Hochwechsel - Snowshoe tour along the Schwaigen
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Leisurely snowshoe tour on the Hochwechsel - perfect for beginners or snowshoe hikers who want to enjoy the peace and quiet.
This snowshoe tour in the Hochwechsel region meets all the requirements of a leisurely hike and is therefore very suitable for beginners. The memorial chapel and summit cross at the summit of the Hochwechsel are particularly inviting places to pause for a moment.
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Route planner to the Rabl-Kreuz-Hütte
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.
Parking is available at the Rabl-Kreuz hut
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Summit cross on the Hochwechsel, Joglland forest home in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus
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Memorial chapel on the Hochwechsel, Joglland forest home in Eastern Styria | © Unknown | Maria Zingl
What the weather will be like
Rettenegg (856m)
Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.