Wechsel Panorama Trail: Nordic Arena

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Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2,80 km
Duration: 0:45 h
Ascent: 41 m elevation gain
Descent: 42 m elevation gain

The Nordic Arena circular trail is suitable for beginners and inexperienced cross-country skiers. The trail is groomed in classic and skating style.

Starting point of the tour: Steyersberger Schwaig
Tour destination: Steyersberger Schwaig

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2,80 km
Duration: 0:45 h
Ascent: 41 m elevation gain
Descent: 42 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
3/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point1358 m
Highest point1400 m

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

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Description

The entire Wechsel panoramic trail lies at an altitude of over 1,000 meters. This not only guarantees wonderful panoramic views of Schneeberg, Rax, Wechsel and the surrounding regions, but also a high level of snow reliability. Provided there is enough snow for grooming, the trail is groomed from the beginning of December to the end of March and runs through varied terrain and is also divided into smaller circular trail sections.

The shortest loop is the Nordic Arena (trail no. 2). At around 3 kilometers, it is also ideal for beginners. There is also a 300 m long, flat practice trail (trail no. 3) on this circular trail, also groomed in classic and skating style.

Day tickets for the Wechsel-Panoramaloipe are available at the trail ticket office at the Steyersberger Schwaig access point. The alpine hut of the same name next door is also a popular place to stop for refreshments

Equipment Equip yourself according to the season (cross-country ski equipment, winter-proof clothing). Take a trail map (available at all entry points) and your mobile phone with you and save the emergency number for mountain rescue: 140
Route description We start above the inn Steyersberger Schwaig heading towards Diebsgrube and always keep right to return on the loop back to the starting point.
Parking Parking is available at the Steyersberger Schwaig entry point.
Getting there From Vienna: A2 - exit Aspang/Edlitz - B54 - turn right at Wanghof onto L134 - Feistritz am Wechsel - Kirchberg am Wechsel - L4186 towards St. Corona - about 100 m after the town end sign, turn right and continue straight for 10 km to Steyersberger Schwaig.From Vienna: A2 - S6 - exit Gloggnitz - Otterhtal - Kirchberg am Wechsel - L4186 towards St. Corona - about 100 m after the town end sign, turn right and continue straight for 10 km to Steyersberger Schwaig.From Graz: A2 - exit Aspang - turn left at Wanghof onto L134 - Feistritz am Wechsel - Kirchberg am Wechsel - L4186 towards St. Corona - about 100 m after the town end sign, turn right and continue straight for 10 km to Steyersberger Schwaig.
Public transport The entry point Steyersberger Schwaig is not accessible by public transport. Take the train to Aspang Markt or Gloggnitz station, then take the bus (lines 7870, 1762 or 1734) to Kirchberg am Wechsel. Continuing to Steyersberger Schwaig is only possible by taxi.Further information is available at www.oebb.at and www.vor.atOn Saturdays and Sundays, there is the option of a trail shuttle from Sport Tauchner in Kirchberg am Wechsel to Steyersberger Schwaig.
Editor’s tip Magnificent view of Rax and Schneeberg.