Waldbrandgefahr:

Praktische Tipps für ein sicheres Naturerlebnis

  • Eine Person sitzt auf einem Baumstumpf und genießt den Panoramablick über die Berglandschaft der Schwaigen am Wechsel.
    ©© Wiener Alpen/Christian Kremsl

The Schwaigen at the Wechsel

Die sanften Hügel der Wiener Alpen laden zu einem unvergesslichen Sommerausflug ein. Bunte Blumen schmücken die Holzveranda, während friedlich grasende Kühe die idyllische Landschaft beleben. Hier, umgeben von der Schönheit der Natur, wird jeder Moment zum Genuss.
©© Niederösterreich Werbung/Robert Herbst

At the mountain huts on the Wechsler, the views and the food are a real treat

The Wechsler ridge is over 15 km long and a popular excursion destination for walkers and families. Rustic mountain huts characterise the landscape of the Wechsler, and the path to a well-deserved snack leads through a gentle mountain landscape.

A walk along the long mountain ridge of the Wechsler can be absolutely lovely. But it only becomes truly perfect with a visit to the ‘Schwaigen’ – as the locals affectionately call not only their alpine pastures but also their mountain huts. There you’ll find good home-cooked food and the down-to-earth banter of the innkeepers.

  • Child sliding down a metal slide outdoors.
    ©Erlebnisalm Mönichkirchen, Christian Kremsl

    Adventure pasture Mönichkirchen

    Mönichkirchen 358, 2872 Mönichkirchen
  • An inn in the Alps with a playground and outdoor people.
    ©Alpengasthof Enzian

    Alpengasthof Enzian Familienoase

    Schwaig 148, 2872 Mönichkirchen
  • Aerial view of a large farm with red roofs, surrounded by green fields and trees.
    ©rosinger

    Bauernhof Dissauer Familie Rosinger

    Unternberg 47, 2880 St. Corona am Wechsel
  • A mountain inn with a terrace, flowers and deckchairs on a green meadow, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
    ©Berggasthof Mönichkirchner Schwaig, Foto Barbara Raml

    Berggasthof Mönichkirchner Schwaig

    Schwaig 86, 2872 Mönichkirchen
  • Ant trail
    ©©Martin Weiner
    • DifficultyEasy

    Corona's Ant Trail

    Hiking tour Starting from Orthof Inn
  • Wooden hut with outdoor beer benches, surrounded by trees.
    ©Wiener Alpen, Christian Kremsl

    Die Herrgottschnitzerhütte am Wechsel

    St. Peter am Wechsel 86, 2870 Aspangberg-St.Peter
  • An alpine hut with people sitting outside, surrounded by flowers and meadows under a blue sky.
    ©Wiener Alpen, Christian Kremsl

    Feistritzer Schwaig

    2870 Innerneuwald
  • Fernblick

    St. Corona am Wechsel 69, 2880 St. Corona am Wechsel
  • Wooden house in the mountains with people and bicycles in front of it, surrounded by trees.
    ©Hallerhaus, Foto Heinz Bayer

    Hallerhaus am Wechsel

    Schaueregg 52, 2872 Schaueregg
  • Kranichberger Schwaig_2026

    Kranichberger Schwaig

    2881 Trattenbach
  • Two people sitting in front of a building with a dog, in the background a poster with the date Sept. 09, 2023.
    ©Wiener Alpen, Christian Kremsl

    Marienseer Schwaig

    Neustift am Alpenwald 33, 2870 Neustift am Alpenwalde
  • Alpine hut Steyersberger Schwaig in a green landscape with forest in the background.
    ©www.designorita.at

    Steyersberger Schwaig

    Molzegg 38, 2880 Kirchberg am Wechsel
  • A woman and a child ride through a green landscape on a summer toboggan run, laughing.
    ©Erlebnisarena St. Corona

    The summer toboggan run at the Wexl Arena St. Corona am Wechsel

    St. Corona 162, 2880 St. Corona am Wechsel
  • The Wetterkoglerhaus on a hill with a cloudy sky in the background.
    ©Wiener Alpen, Christian Kremsl

    Wetterkoglerhaus am Hochwechsel

    Neustift am Alpenwalde 34, 2870 Aspangberg-St. Peter

Hiking on the Schwaigen at Wechsel

  • The Alpengasthof Enzian, with its large terrace, various walking paths around the property, and a swimming pond, is nestled in the countryside on the Schwaig and offers a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape.
    ©Wiener Alpen/Christian Kremsl
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance14,66 km
    • Duration4:30 h

    Alpiner Rundwanderweg zur Vorauer Schwaig

    Hiking tour Starting from Mönichkirchen Adventure Lodge
  • The Steyersberger Schwaig
    ©Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance8,29 km
    • Duration2:23 h

    Drei Hütten Schwaigen-Tour

    Hiking tour Starting from Steyersberger Schwaig
  • Kampsteiner Schwaig (Copyright: Kampsteiner Schwaig, photo Otto Pfleger)
    ©Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance4,89 km
    • Duration2:00 h

    Hike to Kampsteiner Schwaig (from St. Corona)

    Hiking tour Starting from Church St. Corona
  • Herrgottschnitzer hut
    ©Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance6,97 km
    • Duration2:20 h

    Hike to the Herrgottschnitzer Hut (Franz Kaupe House) from St. Corona

    Hiking tour Starting from Orthof Inn
  • Stop off at the Mönichkirchner Schwaig
    ©Erlebnisalm Mönichkirchen
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance2,35 km
    • Duration0:50 h

    Hike to the Mönichkirchner Schwaig (from Mönichkirchen)

    Hiking tour Starting from Valley station Sonnenlift Mönichkirchen
  • Wetterkoglerhaus on the Hochwechsel
    ©Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich - Wechsel
    • DifficultyDifficult
    • Distance21,33 km
    • Duration6:30 h

    Hochwechsel Tour

    Hiking tour Starting from Mönichkirchen - Valley Station Chairlift Mönichkirchen
  • On the road on the Hochwechsel
    ©Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance17,46 km
    • Duration5:24 h

    Schwaigen circular route on the Hochwechsel

    Hiking tour Starting from Steyersberger Schwaig
  • Social get-together on the Kranichberger Schwaig
    ©© Wiener Alpen in NÖ Tourismus GmbH, Foto: Michael Reidinger
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance14,45 km
    • Duration4:15 h

    Schwaigen hike at the Wechsel

    Hiking tour Starting from Steyersberger Schwaig