Hochwechsel - Snowshoe tour along the Schwaigen

We start at the Rabl-Kreuz hut, from where we follow hiking trail no. 912. We walk along the groomed natural toboggan run until we reach a crossroads, where we are greeted by a sculpture of signposts. We take our bearings from the wooden board with the inscription "Hochwechsel Wetterkoglerhaus" and continue uphill in the forest aisle. On a large meadow area, many tracks usually show us the way ahead. Once we reach the summit, we can enjoy a magnificent view over the Joglland - Waldheimat region. In winter, the Wetterkoglerhaus Alpine Club House is closed, but we can warm up in a winter room at the back of the house. After a short break to catch our breath, we take the same route back to the Rabl-Kreuz-Hütte.

A hike in the early hours of the morning or at dusk is particularly recommended to watch the magnificent sunrise or sunset.

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie. For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

Parking is available at the Rabl-Kreuz hut

You can find information about the region, places to stop and stay overnight, excursion destinations, etc. here:

Eastern Styria Tourism Association

Joglland-Waldheimat office

8255 St. Jakob im Walde

Tel.: 03336/20255

info@joglland.at

www.joglland-waldheimat.at

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Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM

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