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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. The Vorauer Schwaig is only open in summer!

From the 1st Saturday in June (Almauftrieb) to the 1st Saturday in September (Almabtrieb). Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

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

Exact location: Google Maps

Photos & videos

The Vorauer Schwaig opens on the first Saturday in June and closes on the first Saturday in September.

Contact

Vorauer Schwaig
Anna Winkler
Festenburg 38
8251 Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel

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What the weather will be like St. Lorenzen am Wechsel (725m)

Today, 20.09.2026

The day starts sunny, but will be partly cloudy in the afternoon.
Morning
very sunny
14°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
sunny
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
slightly cloudy
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 21.09.2026

Early clouds will clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
Morning
slightly cloudy
13°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 35%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Noon
sunny
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 5%
sr.Windstärke 15 km/h
Night
very sunny
12°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h

Forecast

22.09.2026
slightly cloudy
8°C 15°C
23.09.2026
sunny
7°C 16°C
24.09.2026
cloudy
7°C 17°C