Circular hiking route to the Mönichkirchner Schwaig

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 8,64 km
Duration: 2:15 h
Ascent: 303 m elevation gain
Descent: 254 m elevation gain

Circular hiking trail in Mönichkirchen via the "Water of Life" themed trail to the Mönichkirchner Schwaig

Starting point of the tour: Parking lot of the Erlebnisalm Mönichkirchen
Tour destination: Parking lot of the Erlebnisalm Mönichkirchen

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 8,64 km
Duration: 2:15 h
Ascent: 303 m elevation gain
Descent: 254 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
3/6
Scenery:
3/6

Lowest point982 m
Highest point1196 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children

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Description

From the parking lot of the Erlebnisalm Mönichkirchen, continue to the water park. The park is particularly dedicated to the theme of "water and health". In addition to Kneipp pools where you can experience the stimulating effect of water, the water park also has a foot-touch path, a pond and a salaerium. The "Water of Life" themed trail with many stations along the water circle takes you to the Mönichkirchner Schwaig, where you can stop for refreshments at the Berggasthof Mönichkirchner Schwaig or the Alpengasthof Enzian. The way back leads via the Studentenkreuz in the direction of Schaueregg, Tränktörl and Fichtenhof back towards Grenzbach and further in the direction of Mönichkirchen back to the parking lot of the Erlebnisalm

Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route. Take your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140PreparationMake sure the route you choose matches your experience and fitness level. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Therefore, always start out properly equipped (e.g. rain protection).Check whether the inns you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and your planned return time before you set off.
Parking Parking lot of the Erlebnisalm Mönichkirchen
Getting there From Vienna: A2 South motorway through Pittental to the Edlitz-Aspang exit, then continue on the Wechselbundesstraße B54 towards Aspang, then continue on B54 to Mönichkirchen.From Graz: On the A2 South motorway take the Zöbern exit towards Aspang - to Mönichkirchen via B54, or also via Pinggau exit and B54 Wechselbundesstraße.
Public transport From Aspang-Markt train station with line 371 to the Hotel Thier bus stop in MönichkirchenRoute planner VOR AnachB
Editor’s tip Dining options: Kulinaria, Alpenhotel Enzian with a large playground or Berggasthof Mönichkirchner Schwaig

Recommended period

Many other tourist facilities are available to guests: the Erlebnisalm in Mönichkirchen and Wexl Arena St. Corona, the Hamari climbing park in Mönichkirchen and, of course, the themed paths Forest & Hunting, Alpine pasture & Meadow, Living Water, Whitewater trail, as well as the newly marked hiking trails in the Wechsel region with a total length of over 500 km.

More information:

Market municipality of Mönichkirchen

Municipal office No. 18

2872 Mönichkirchen

Tel. 02649/20925

www.moenichkirchen.at

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026