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Vorauer Schwaig

St. Lorenzen am Wechsel

Rustic alpine inn with a wonderful view!

The Vorauer Schwaig, situated at an altitude of 1,511 meters above sea level, can be reached on foot or by car via the toll road via Festenburg.

Hiking trails from St. Lorenzen, Bruck/Lafnitz and Waldbach/Mönichwald lead directly to the alpine hut via forest roads or marked paths. The friendly hospitality with snacks and drinks is popular with hikers and visitors alike.

The Hochwechsel, with an altitude of 1,743 meters, is about an hour's walk from the Vorauer Schwaig and is only open in summer!

From the 1st Saturday in June (Almauftrieb) to the 1st Saturday in September (Almabtrieb).

Hut closing time: 22:00
Tollgate: closes at 23:00

Exact location: Google Maps

Contact

Vorauer Schwaig
Anna Winkler
Festenburg 38
8251 Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel
Moile +43 699 / 17 99 54 88

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What the weather will be like

St. Lorenzen am Wechsel (725m)

Morning
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Noon
very sunny
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Night
sunny
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Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.
Morning
sunny
21°C
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cloudy
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Night
cloudy
20°C
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Dry and fair in the early morning, then variable with frequent showers.
05.07.2025
very sunny
14°C 27°C
06.07.2025
rainy
17°C 27°C
07.07.2025
cloudy
14°C 22°C