HWW-Bicycle route: Aspang - Mönichkirchen - Tauchen/Wechsel - Schäffern (circular trail)
This HWW cycle route is part of the Wechselland Historical Long-Distance Hiking Trail (HWW), which tells the story of Wechselland along more than 100 HWW stations. More information can be found at www.wechsel-wandern.at.
This HWW cycle route (circular cycle route) leads from Aspang via Mönichkirchen, Tauchen and Schäffern back to Aspang. Along the way, you pass the HWW station Wetterkreuze/1000-year-old oak tree, where you can learn about the historical forestation of the Wechselland and the dangerous clearing work.
Characteristics
Best season
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
The tour in numbers
medium
Level of difficulty
37,4 km
Route
3:35 h
Time
938 hm
Uphill
940 hm
Downhill
987 m
Highest point
Map & downloads
More information
Arrival by car
- Drive along the A2 highway to the Zöbern exit.
- Then follow the signs to Aspang.
The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.
Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
Historical long-distance hiking trail Wechselland
www.wechsel-wandern.at
Historical Association Wechselland
Chairman Dr. Andreas Salmhofer
Tel.: +43 664/400 27 17
info@geschichte-wechselland.at
www.wechsel-wandern.at
Historical Association Wechselland
Chairman Dr. Andreas Salmhofer
Tel.: +43 664/400 27 17
info@geschichte-wechselland.at
www.geschichte-wechselland.at
Find out about hiking maps, cycling maps, excursion destination maps and other tour tips at the tourist office.
You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.
Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Herbal Region Wechselland office
Main square 20, 8240 Friedberg
Tel.: +43 3339/25110-19
wechselland@oststeiermark.com
www.oststeiermark.com
Find out about hiking maps, cycling maps, excursion destination maps and other tour tips at the tourist office.
You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.
Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Herbal Region Wechselland office
Main square 20, 8240 Friedberg
Tel.: +43 3339/25110-19
wechselland@oststeiermark.com
www.oststeiermark.com
Gallery
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Historic long-distance hiking trail Wechselland | © Historischer Verein Wechselland | Andreas Salmhofer
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Historical long distance trail-station Wetterkreuze/1000-year-old oak | © Historischer Verein Wechselland - Dr. Andreas Salmhofer
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Municipality of Schäffern in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Gemeinde Schäffern
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Wechselland herbal region logo | Oststeiermark Tourismus
