"alpannonia" - feeder: Vorau - Mönichwald - Hochwechsel

Hiking route from Vorau Abbey to Wetterkoglerhaus on the Hochwechsel

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Elevation profile

19,49 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Difficult
  • Route: 19,49 km
  • Ascent: 1.394 egm
  • Descent: 347 egm
  • Duration: 7:45 h
  • Lowest point: 564 m
  • Highest point:1.743 m
Features
  • Stage tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Cultural/historical value
  • Summit tour

Details for: "alpannonia" - feeder: Vorau - Mönichwald - Hochwechsel

Brief description

From the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Semmering or the high-altitude health resort of Fischbach to the edge of the Pannonian plain near Köszeg, a trail full of variety and attractions of nature leads: alpannonia®.

It is also possible to start the alpannonia trail, as in this case, in Vorau or Mönichwald and hike from there to the 1743 m high Hochwechsel. From there, the main trail continues to Mönichkirchen, Hochneukirchen, Bernstein, Oberkohlstätten and finally to the destination, Köszeg.

Description

This tour starts at the only still active Augustinian canons' monastery in Styria in Vorau, with its impressive library and sacristy. Then it continues over the gently rolling countryside of Joglland to Mönichwald, which also lies on the Styrian Flower Road. By the way: Both Vorau Abbey and the municipality of Mönichwald are celebrating their 850th anniversary this year, in 2013.

Starting point of the tour

Vorau Abbey

Destination point of the tour

Wetterkoglerhaus on the Hochwechsel

Route description "alpannonia" - feeder: Vorau - Mönichwald - Hochwechsel

  • We start at the canons' monastery in Vorau and walk through the market
  • Afterwards we leave Vorau and go to the neighboring village Riegersberg
  • After about 3 hours walking time we reach the village Mönichwald
  • Afterwards we follow the hiking trail 07, until we reach the inn Schwengerer
  • Via the Mönichwalder Schwaig and the Brennerwald we hike to the Kaltwiesen hut
  • Now we come to the last ascent
  • After 3.5 hours we have reached the Wetterkoglerhaus on the Hochwechsel.
Directions

Weitere Informationen zur Anreise: Stift, Vorau

Parking

Parkplatz sind beim Stift Vorau vorhanden.

Fahrpläne und Reiseinformationen finden Sie bei den Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) oder unter Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.

Für den örtlichen Transport empfehlen wir das SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

More info/links

Tourism Association East Styria

Office Joglland - Waldheimat

8255 St. Jakob im Walde

church quarter 24

Tel.: +43 3336 20255

www.joglland-waldheimat.at

www.oststeiermark.com

joglland-waldheimat@oststeiermark.com

 

Equipment

Proper backpacking makes many things easier: pack heavy things first. The water bottle should always be within easy reach in a side pocket. All things that are often needed such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map belong on top.

An emergency kit belongs in every backpack!

A clothing according to the "onion system" is always recommended!

A good hiking boot is a good companion and should never be missing on the mountain!

Safety information

Mountain rescue emergency call: 140

Due to the length, good physical condition is necessary.There may be orientation difficulties at the summit in bad weather.

Map recommendations

Wander- Ski- und Radtourenkarte Joglland Waldheimat Maßstab: 1:50.000 erhältlich beim Tourismusverband Joglland Waldheimat Kompass Wanderführer Joglland Maßstab: 1.50.000 erhältlich beim Tourismusverband Joglland Waldheimat kostenlose alpannonia Wanderkarte Maßstab: 1:150.000 erhältlich beim Tourismusverband Joglland Waldheimat

Author's tip

Vorau is arguably the cultural center of Joglland - visit the unique Augustinian canons' monastery, the open-air museum or embark on a journey through the underground passages Sub Terra Vorau!

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