alpannonia stage 3: Mönichkirchen - Hochneukirchen

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 18,12 km
Duration: 4:30 h
Ascent: 254 m elevation gain
Descent: 423 m elevation gain

This stage takes you from the Alps towards the hills.

Starting point of the tour: Mönichkirchen
Tour destination: Parking lot at Hutwisch/ Hochneukirchen

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 18,12 km
Duration: 4:30 h
Ascent: 254 m elevation gain
Descent: 423 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6
Overall experience:
4/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point727 m
Highest point994 m

Stage tour
Nice views
Suitable for families and children

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Description

After the village of Mönichkirchen, you cross the main road and then walk along field and forest paths along the Austrian long-distance hiking trail 02. A section with asphalt paths begins near the highway crossing. The panoramic and varied route between fields, meadows and woodland makes up for the asphalt paths that connect the small villages of Schlag, Pichl and Hosien. Before reaching Pichl, you pass Ziegersberg Castle (private). A forest path leads to Hosien and on to our stage destination Hochneukirchen ( Hutwisch parking lot).

Overnight accommodation: shuttle service from the stage finish or continue on foot via the regional route to Bad Schönau.

Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Parking Various parking options in Mönichkirchen, e.g., large parking lot at the base lift station
Getting there Via A2 exit Schäffern or Aspang and Wechsel federal road to Mönichkirchen
Public transport By train to Aspang/Markt (from the north) or to Pinggau/Friedberg, then by bus to MönichkirchenArrival: Public transport to the Vienna Alpsfahrplan.oebb.at, www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Gourmet tip in Hochneukirchen: s'Hutwisch - The inn on the roof of the world with all kinds of regional, sustainable, and healthy delicacies.

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Current weather on site

3° to 9°

Today, 04.03.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed1,9 km/h

2° to 11°

Tomorrow, 05.03.2026

Mainly clear

Wind speed2,5 km/h

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Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026