Hike to the Wetterkoglerhaus via the Marienseer Schwaig

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Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3,55 km
Duration: 2:00 h
Ascent: 753 m elevation gain

The shortest route to the Wetterkogelhaus leads from the biotope in Mariensee, past the Marienseer Schwaig to the Hochwechsel. It is advisable to travel to Mariensee by car!

Starting point of the tour: Biotope Mariensee (Neuwald)
Tour destination: Wetterkoglerhaus at Hochwechsel

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3,55 km
Duration: 2:00 h
Ascent: 753 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point982 m
Highest point1735 m

Nice views
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children
Summit tour

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Description

This hike includes the ascent to two huts: Wetterkoglerhaus and Marienseer Schwaig

There is plenty to see and beautiful views on the numerous Schwaigen on the Wechsel. However, the Wetterkoglerhaus offers the most impressive view, as at 1743m it is located at the highest point of the Wechsel, the Hochwechsel. The unique panoramic view stretches across Semmering and Rax to Schneeberg - and even beyond the borders to Slovenia and Hungary. This view can be reached in a very short time from Mariensee. The hiking trail, which is suitable for the whole family, leads past the Marienseer Schwaig directly to the summit. The Marienseer Schwaig offers homemade food and produce from its own garden. The mountain hut can also be reached via the Wild Water theme trail. After the ascent to the Wetterkoglerhaus, you will also be spoiled with culinary delights, such as a delicious minced meat roast. The Wetterkoglerhaus is also easy to reach from the Mönichkirchen chairlift summit station, which is located directly on the trail along the Wiener Alpenbogen - Arc of the Viennese Alps (trail). From here, you can continue hiking to the Arabichl and Feistritzsattel.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be an all-around beautiful and safe experience. Please note the following:PreparationMake sure the chosen route matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast beforehand. The weather can change surprisingly quickly in the mountains. Therefore, always go equipped accordingly (e.g., rain protection).Check if the huts and snack stations you want to visit are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and your planned return before you start.
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
Route description From the parking lot at the biotope, follow the red-marked hiking trail with the marking number 51. Keep left and always follow the path. It leads past the Marienseer Schwaig. From here, continue along the hiking trail for another 1.5 km to the Wetterkoglerhaus at the Hochwechsel.
Parking Mariensee: Biotope parking lot at the valley end, parking spaces on the right side.
Getting there From Vienna take the A2 South Motorway. Take the Aspang-Edlitz exit, follow B54 to Aspang, take the third exit at the roundabout (Gutenberggasse). Turn right onto Bahnstraße, slightly turn right onto Mühlgasse. Mühlgasse bends slightly right and becomes Sonneck, turn left onto L4184. Continue on L4184 to Mariensee. Drive through the village to the valley end/biotope parking lot.From Graz take the A2 South Motorway. Take the Pinggau exit, continue to Haideggendorf. Take the third exit at the roundabout (Steinamangerer Str./B63). Turn right onto Wechsel Str./B54. Turn left to Mönichkirchen and follow the road. Continue to Mönichkirchner Schwaig/Schaueregg, then to Neustift am Alpenwald. Continue to Mariensee. Drive through the village to the valley end/biotope parking lot.
Public transport From Wien Neustadt main station, take the regional train towards Aspang-Markt to the final stop. Take a taxi to the starting point or take regional bus 1764 (direction: Mariensee Almbauer) and get off at Mariensee Gh Haidbauer. From there, it is a 40-minute walk to the starting point.More information at www.oebb.at, www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Combine your hike with a stay in the Wechsel region. For example, at the Mönichkirchner Schwaig in the Koderholt bed and breakfast or the Alpenhotel Enzian.Don't forget to take the Wiener Alpen Viewer in a handy format along on your route!

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Further info:

Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026