Circular hiking route to the Mönichkirchner Schwaig

Hiking route from Parking lot of the Erlebnisalm Mönichkirchen

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Elevation profile

8,64 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 8,64 km
  • Ascent: 303 egm
  • Descent: 254 egm
  • Duration: 2:15 h
  • Lowest point: 982 m
  • Highest point:1.196 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Circular hiking route to the Mönichkirchner Schwaig

Brief description

Circular hiking route in Mönichkirchen via the themed path »Living Water« to the Mönichkirchner Schwaig

Description

From the parking lot of the Erlebnisalm Mönichkirchen, continue to the water park. The park is particularly dedicated to the theme of "water and health". In addition to Kneipp pools, where the stimulating effect of water can be experienced, the water park also has a foot-touch path, a pond and a salaerium. The "Water of Life" themed trail with many stations along the water circle takes you to the Mönichkirchner Schwaig, where you can stop for refreshments at the Berggasthof Mönichkirchner Schwaig or the Alpengasthof Enzian. The way back leads via the Studentenkreuz in the direction of Schaueregg, Tränktörl and Fichtenhof back towards Grenzbach and further in the direction of Mönichkirchen back to the parking lot of the Erlebnisalm

Starting point of the tour

Parking lot of the Erlebnisalm Mönichkirchen

Destination point of the tour

Parking lot of the Erlebnisalm Mönichkirchen

Directions

From Vienna: A2 South motorway through Pittental to the Edlitz-Aspang exit, then continue on the Wechselbundesstraße B54 towards Aspang, then continue on B54 to Mönichkirchen.

From Graz: On the A2 South motorway take the Zöbern exit towards Aspang - to Mönichkirchen via B54, or also via Pinggau exit and B54 Wechselbundesstraße.

Parking

Parking lot of the Erlebnisalm Mönichkirchen

From Aspang-Markt train station with line 371 to the Hotel Thier bus stop in Mönichkirchen

Route planner VOR AnachB 

Equipment

Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route. Take your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140

Preparation

Make sure the route you choose matches your experience and fitness level. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Therefore, always start out properly equipped (e.g. rain protection).

Check whether the inns you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and your planned return time before you set off.

Author's tip

Dining options: Kulinaria, Alpenhotel Enzian with a large playground or Berggasthof Mönichkirchner Schwaig

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