Wieseralm - Hochalm

Accessible by public transport

Hiking taxi

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 16,0 km

Time 6:00 h

Uphill 900 hm

Downhill 900 hm

Highest point 1640 m

Peaceful mountain trails, wide views and unspoilt scenery: from Wieseralm, the route leads via Drei Pfarren, Herrenkogel and Wetterkogel to Hochalm.

This hike connects Wieseralm and Hochalm via scenic meadow and forest trails, crossing two summits along the way. Enjoy sweeping views across the Grazer Bergland and a connection to the Austrian North-South Long-Distance Trail 05. A true hidden gem near Frohnleiten.

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More information

Car:
Take the S35 Brucker Schnellstraße or L121 to Laufnitzdorf. From there, follow Laufnitzgrabenstraße and continue on the signposted gravel road Wieseralmweg directly to Wieseralmhütte, where parking is available.
Parking spaces are available at Wieseralm

From Wieseralm, follow the marked trail no. 529 along the forest road before the route continues onto a hiking trail. A series of ascents and descents leads via Wieserhöhe, Gendameriekreuz, Drei Pfarren, Herrenkogel (1,642 m) and Wetterkogel (1,643 m) to Hochalm (open occasionally).

The varied meadow and forest trails offer beautiful views of the Grazer Bergland, including Hochlantsch and Schöckl. The return route passes below the two summits and rejoins the familiar trail to Wieseralm before Drei Pfarren.

Back at Wieseralmhütte (open Fri-Sun), hikers can stop for refreshments.

Sturdy hiking or mountain boots
Hiking clothing and rain protection
Hiking poles recommended
Backpack
Water and snacks, no refreshment stops along the route
Route planning and hiking map

In early summer, wildflowers add colour to the landscape, while autumn brings warm shades of red and gold.

Train: S-Bahn line 1 to Frohnleiten.
Bus: Regional bus to Laufnitzdorf. There is no public transport connection to Wieseralm.

Free hiking map and information:
Graz Region Tourist Board
Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz
T +43 316 80750 T +43 316 80 75-0, info@regiongraz.at

Almgasthof Schutzhütte Wieseralm
Laufnitzgraben 6, 8130 Frohnleiten
T +43 3126 3350
M +43 664 3789056