Uphill Flowtrail by Wexl Trails #5

Please be considerate of other trail users and pay a little extra attention to children in particular. At trail intersections, please watch out for hikers and the shuttle buses.

• Hardtail, full-suspension, or children's bike
• Protective gear: helmet (required), knee and elbow pads
• Sturdy footwear
• Rain gear

Starting from the Unternberg neighborhood in St. Corona am Wechsel, the route winds through the Wexl Trails Mini Bike Park on very easy terrain— free of rocks and roots —with a steady 7% grade. The route features berms and tables, which are especially popular with e-mountain bikers because, with enough speed, they can even create jumps. The consistent signage helps ensure an effortless arrival at the Almrauschhütte.

You ride parallel to the downhill trails (flow trail and singletrack), catching glimpses of them along the way and able to join them at any point. This is especially helpful for children and beginners, as it shortens the uphill route.

Starting at the Mini Bike Park, you wind your way up alongside the forest road, flow trail, and singletrack until you reach the first intersection of the uphill and downhill bike trails. The route continues uphill to the first intersection with the forest road, which you cross diagonally. However, you can also choose the lower flow trail or singletrack for the downhill ride.

The route then continues up through Walboden to the intersection with the forest road, which you’ll follow for the final stretch to the reservoir. Via the old ski slope, the route re-enters the final section of the uphill flow trail to the next fork, where a left turn leads up to the Herrgottschnitzerhütte at 1,318 meters, or you can continue straight ahead to the Almrauschütte at 1,247 meters.

Those who want to go even higher can take the Kampsteiner Schwaig connecting route (#8) up to the Kampsteiner Schwaig, covering 150 meters of elevation gain and 2.3 km.

A large parking lot is available free of charge.

From Vienna:

On the Südautobahn/E59, take Exit 69 (Edlitz/Aspang) and follow the B54 toward Aspang, continuing on the B54 all the way to St. Corona am Wechsel. In the Unternberg district, cross the steel bridge and turn right into the parking lot.

From Graz:

On the Südautobahn/E59, take Exit 81 (Aspang/Zöbern) and turn left onto the L137, following the road to stay on the route to Neustift am Hartberg; In Aspang, turn left at the main square, then turn right at the next intersection toward St. Corona am Wechsel; turn left under the bridge and continue straight ahead to St. Corona am Wechsel. In the Unternberg district, cross the steel bridge and turn right into the parking lot.

Arrival by Train

Get off at: Aspang-Markt Station

During the school year, a public bus runs at regular intervals (Unternberg/St. Corona stop, Gh. Fahrner): https://www.vor.at/fahrplan/fahrplanservices/linienfahrplan/

During school breaks, on holidays, and on weekends, the Wexl Trails shuttle service is available: https://www.wexltrails.at/abholservice/

In the summer, a stand-up paddleboard rental service is available at the reservoir, located at 1,158 meters above sea level. A trip on a SUP is the perfect way to cool off.