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Toll road Hochwechsel

Waldbach-Mönichwald

The toll road from Breitenbrunn in Waldbach-Mönichwald leads to the 1,743 meter high Hochwechsel.

To reach the Hochwechsel by car or motorcycle, drive from the village of Waldbach to Breitenbrunn. Here, the toll road starts. Have the toll fee of € 5.00 ready for the barrier.

After that, a paved road first and then a gravel road lead to the Hochwechsel with the summit cross, the chapel, and the Wetterkoglerhaus.

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Dear guests! The opening times may change, for your safety please contact the Rabl-Kreuz-Hütte (tollgate) directly.

05/02/2024 - 31/12/2055
Monday - Sunday
all day

Contact

Werner Pittermann
Schrimpfviertel 46
8253 Waldbach
cattle on the Brandriedl with view to the Dachstein (Ramsau am Dachstein)

What the weather will be like Waldbach-Mönichwald (574m)

Today, 06.08.2026

Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.
Morning
very sunny
25°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
very sunny
30°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 10%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
sunny
25°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 15%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h

Tomorrow, 07.08.2026

A chance of thundery showers in the early morning an in the afternoon. Some sunshine in between.
Morning
rainy
21°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 65%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
25°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 60%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
rainy
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 55%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h

Forecast

08.08.2026
sunny
18°C 27°C
09.08.2026
very sunny
17°C 29°C
10.08.2026
rainy
19°C 30°C