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HWW-Hiking route: Zöbern - Schlag bei Zöbern - Patritzl-Kreuz - Schuh-Wirt (circular trail)

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  • Historic long-distance hiking trail Wechselland
    Historic long-distance hiking trail Wechselland
    Photo: Andreas Salmhofer, CC BY-ND, Historischer Verein Wechselland

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    This HWW hiking route is part of the Wechselland Historical Long-Distance Hiking Trail (HWW), which tells the story of Wechselland along more than 100 HWW stations. More information can be found at www.wechsel-wandern.at.
    moderate
    Distance 15.7 km
    4:25 h
    364 m
    366 m
    883 m
    579 m
    This HWW hiking route runs through the Zöbern municipal area. At the HWW border station, you will learn about the eventful history of the border demarcation that made the Wechselland a border region.

    Nearby:

    Heimatmuseum Zöbern, 2871 Zöbern, Erlenweg 2, please register by calling 0664 735 752 48 or 02642 53710 or the municipality of Zöbern: 02642 8777

    Author’s recommendation

    In der Nähe:

    Heimatmuseum Zöbern, 2871 Zöbern, Erlenweg 2, Anmeldung bitte unter Tel. 0664 735 752 48 bzw. 02642 53710 oder Gemeinde Zöbern: 02642 8777

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    883 m
    Lowest point
    579 m
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    Tips and suggestions

    Historical long-distance hiking trail Wechselland
    www.wechsel-wandern.at
    Historical Association Wechselland
    Chairman Dr. Andreas Salmhofer
    Tel.: +43 664/400 27 17
    info@geschichte-wechselland.at
    www.geschichte-wechselland.at
     
    Find out about hiking maps, cycling maps, excursion destination maps and other tour tips at the tourist office.
    You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.
    Eastern Styria Tourist Board
    Herbal Region Wechselland office
    Main square 20, 8240 Friedberg
    Tel.: 
    wechselland@oststeiermark.com
    www.oststeiermark.com

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    The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.
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    HWW station: Zöbern/Church
    HWW station: Ziegersberg Castle
    Hartberger Höh photopoint
    HWW-station Patritzl cross
    Rest area Patritzl cross
    HWW station: National border
    HWW-Station: Schuh-Wirt
    HWW station: Zöbern

    Public transport

    Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
    For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

    Parking

    Arrival by car
    • Drive along the A2 highway to the Zöbern exit.
    • Then follow the signs to Zöbern.

    Coordinates

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    47.511970, 16.131480
    DMS
    47°30'43.1"N 16°07'53.3"E
    UTM
    33T 585195 5262680
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendations for this region:

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    Equipment

    Important telephone numbers:
    • Euro emergency call: 112
    • Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible please give GPS data)
    • Rescue: 144
    • Fire department: 122
    • Police 133

    The trail can be walked without any major difficulties and is therefore suitable for the whole family.

    Tips for even more hiking pleasure: Rules of conduct while hiking. 

    A few tips on how to behave properly and fairly in the forest:

    (Source: www.bundesforste.at )

    • Hikers should avoid visits to the forest about 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active during this time.
    • Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts & Co have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any trash in the forest.
    • Camping and making fire - is strictly forbidden in the forest!
    • In principle, each person is allowed to collect 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day for personal use in the forest. It is only forbidden if the forest owner expressly prohibits it.
    • Small backpack with water bottle (+ provisions)
    • Sturdy shoes
    • Appropriate clothing - preferably several layers - "onion principle
    • Rain and sun protection
    • Hiking sticks as needed
    • Cell phone
    • Small first aid kit
    • Route description
    • Before the start of the hike, check the possibilities for refreshments, including opening times, or pack appropriate food and drink

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    15.7 km
    Duration
    4:25 h
    Ascent
    364 m
    Descent
    366 m
    Highest point
    883 m
    Lowest point
    579 m
    Round trip

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