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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

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

06/06/2026 - 07/09/2026
Monday - Sunday
07:00 - 20:00 o'clock

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, 11.08.2026

Dry and fair in the early morning, then variable with frequent showers.
Morning
sunny
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
cloudy
27°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 50%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
cloudy
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 55%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 12.08.2026

Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
Morning
very sunny
18°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
very sunny
25°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
very sunny
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Forecast

13.08.2026
very sunny
14°C 26°C
14.08.2026
very sunny
14°C 27°C
15.08.2026
very sunny
15°C 29°C