Mönichkirchen hut cruise on the Wexl Trails

Mountainbike route from Erlebnisalm Mönichkirchen

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Elevation profile

5,75 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Route: 5,75 km
  • Ascent: 214 egm
  • Descent: 199 egm
  • Duration: 0:50 h
  • Lowest point: 1.000 m
  • Highest point:1.175 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus

Details for: Mönichkirchen hut cruise on the Wexl Trails

Brief description

From the town center to the Mönichkirchner Schwaig

Description

A gentle uphill trail leads from the center of Mönichkirchen up to Mönichkirchner Schwaig, where there are numerous places to stop and eat.

Heading downhill, take a flowing single trail through the forest back to Mönichkirchen. A perfect route for a relaxed mountain biking trip for beginners or those who simply love to ride over natural trails.

Trails:

Mönichkirchner Schwaig Route by Wexl Trails #17 and #17a

Starting point of the tour

Erlebnisalm Mönichkirchen

Destination point of the tour

Erlebnisalm Mönichkirchen

Directions

From Vienna:

Take exit 69 Edlitz/Aspang on the Südautobahn/E59 and follow B54 towards Aspang, then continue on B54 to Mönichkirchen am Wechsel. Turn into the town and drive to the ski lift parking lot.

From Graz:

Take exit 95-F Friedberg/Pinggau on the Südautobahn/E59, turn left and first follow B63, then turn onto B54 towards Mönichkirchen.

Parking

A large parking lot is available free of charge.

Exit: Aspang-Markt train station, continue with bus line 371 to Mönichkirchen/Hotel Thier stop

Route planner VOR

Equipment

E-mountainbikes for adults and children are available for rent at Erlebnisalm Mönichkirchen during the operating hours of Erlebnisalm Mönichkirchen.

We recommend booking rental bikes online in advance, as availability cannot be guaranteed for spontaneous visits.

Don't forget:

A roadworthy, well-maintained mountain bike (hardtail or full suspension)

Protective gear: helmet (mandatory), knee and elbow pads

Cycling clothing + rain gear (even in good weather, in case it gets windy/cool at Hochwechsel) 

Spare tube & pump 

Sun protection 

Tools/multitool 

Water/drinks 

Granola bars/snacks for in between 

Sturdy footwear

Rain gear

Safety information

Please be considerate of other path users and pay special attention to children. At intersections, watch out for hikers.

Author's tip

Accessible from May 15 to November 1

Use of the Wexl Trails network (including Mönichkirchner Trails and all Panorama trails) only with a valid trail entry ticket

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