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HWW-Hiking route: over the Hartberg

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 5,9 km

Time 1:37 h

Uphill 279 hm

Downhill 178 hm

Highest point 883 m

This HWW hiking route is part of the Wechselland Historical Long-Distance Hiking Trail (HWW), which tells the story of Wechselland along more than 100 HWW stations. More information can be found at www.wechsel-wandern.at.

This HWW hiking route crosses the Hartberg. The Wechselpass was originally located on the Hartberg, an elevation of around 900 meters. At the Spital am Hartberg HWW station, you can find out the background to this once important route.

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More information

Arrival by car

Drive along the A2 highway to the Zöbern exit.
Then follow the signs to Zöbern.
After the bridge, turn right towards Guggendorf.

The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

Historical long-distance hiking trail Wechselland
www.wechsel-wandern.at
Historical Association Wechselland
Chairman Dr. Andreas Salmhofer
Tel.: +43 664/400 27 17
info@geschichte-wechselland.at

www.geschichte-wechselland.at

Find out about hiking maps, cycling maps, excursion destination maps and other tour tips at the tourist office.
You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.
Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Herbal Region Wechselland office
Main square 20, 8240 Friedberg
Tel.: +43 3339/25110-19
wechselland@oststeiermark.com
www.oststeiermark.com