Niederwechsel-round, Tränktörl

Name: Niederwechsel-round, Tränktörl
Brand: Steiermark
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This historical hike leads to the former site of the "Alte Glashütte" and to Niederwechsel, where a memorial cross commemorates the events of 1945. Once at Niederwechsel, the route offers a breathtaking all-round view and is characterized by a particularly striking descent along the stone staircase.

Starting at Tränktörl, the trail leads via Glashütte and continues towards Vorauer Schwaig. After a little refreshment, the trail climbs up to Niederwechsel (1669m). For the descent, take the path over the Steinerne Stiege and pass the Stoaalm and Hallerhaus. Finally, you return to the starting point.

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The tour in numbers

medium

Level of difficulty

14,9 km

Route

5:00 h

Time

720 hm

Uphill

720 hm

Downhill

1669 m

Highest point

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Directions

From Vienna

A2 until exit Edlitz-Aspang
B54 via Aspang Markt
Mönichkirchen to Schaueregg, district Tränktörl

From Graz

A2 until exit Pinggau
B54 via Dirnegg and Wiesenhöf to Tränktörl

just before the end of Tränktörl - turn right and walk uphill between garages and housesat
the edge of the forest there is a yellow signpost, keep left
along the path 928
at the beginning continue on a path and then along a forest road
until you reach the information board "Die Glashütte im Wechselland"
pass by a wooden building and stair-shaped ponds
continue uphill on path 928 until you reach a forest road
turn right in the direction of Vorauer Schwaig (trail 927)
comfortable ascent up to the Vorauer Schwaig
right at the building in a line across the pasture uphill to Niederwechsel
now follows a panoramic section of path over the ridge towards the east
it goes continuously downhill, further through the forest (trail 07)
shortly before the mountain station of the panorama cable car there is a steep section - the "Steinerne Stiege"
past the Stoaalm, the path goes comfortably downhill to the Inn Hallerhaus
across the meadow downhill to the yellow signposts
turn right in the direction of Fichtenhof
along a forest road to a crossroads
continue on the forest road downhill to the right in the direction of Fichtenhof - until you reach an asphalt road
then walk right back to the starting point (trail 928)

Along the way there are many places to stop for refreshments, where you can enjoy regional specialties, recover from your efforts and admire the wonderful mountain scenery.