The shortest way to the Wetterkogelhaus leads from the biotope in Mariensee, past the Marienseer Schwaig to the Hochwechsel. Traveling by car to Mariensee is recommended!
Description
This hike includes access to two huts: Wetterkoglerhaus and Marienseer Schwaig
There is much to see and beautiful views at the numerous Schwaigen am Wechsel. The most impressive view, however, is offered by the Wetterkoglerhaus, located at 1743m at the highest point of the Wechsel, the Hochwechsel. The unique panoramic view stretches over Semmering and Rax to Schneeberg – and even beyond the borders to Slovenia and Hungary. This view can be reached in a short time from Mariensee. The hiking trail, which is suitable for the whole family, leads past the Marienseer Schwaig directly to the summit. At the Marienseer Schwaig, there are homemade products as well as products from their own garden. The mountain hut is also reachable via the Wild Water theme trail. After the ascent to the Wetterkoglerhaus, you can also enjoy delicious meals there, for example with a tasty meat roast. The Wetterkoglerhaus is also easily accessible from the Mönichkirchen chairlift top station; this route lies directly on the Trail at the Vienna Alpine Arc. From here, you can continue hiking to Arabichl and Feistritzsattel.
Starting point of the tour
Biotope Mariensee (Neuwald)
Destination point of the tour
Wetterkoglerhaus at Hochwechsel
Route description Hike to the Wetterkoglerhaus via the Marienseer Schwaig
From the parking lot at the biotope, follow the red-marked hiking trail with the marking number 51. Keep left and always follow the path. It leads past the Marienseer Schwaig. From here, continue along the hiking trail for another 1.5 km to the Wetterkoglerhaus at the Hochwechsel.
Directions
From Vienna take the A2 South Motorway. Take the Aspang-Edlitz exit, follow B54 to Aspang, take the third exit at the roundabout (Gutenberggasse). Turn right onto Bahnstraße, slightly turn right onto Mühlgasse. Mühlgasse bends slightly right and becomes Sonneck, turn left onto L4184. Continue on L4184 to Mariensee. Drive through the village to the valley end/biotope parking lot.
From Graz take the A2 South Motorway. Take the Pinggau exit, continue to Haideggendorf. Take the third exit at the roundabout (Steinamangerer Str./B63). Turn right onto Wechsel Str./B54. Turn left to Mönichkirchen and follow the road. Continue to Mönichkirchner Schwaig/Schaueregg, then to Neustift am Alpenwald. Continue to Mariensee. Drive through the village to the valley end/biotope parking lot.
Parking
Mariensee: Biotope parking lot at the valley end, parking spaces on the right side.
From Wien Neustadt main station, take the regional train towards Aspang-Markt to the final stop. Take a taxi to the starting point or take regional bus 1764 (direction: Mariensee Almbauer) and get off at Mariensee Gh Haidbauer. From there, it is a 40-minute walk to the starting point.
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Author's tip
Combine your hike with a stay in the Wechsel region. For example, at the Mönichkirchner Schwaig in the Koderholt bed and breakfast or the Alpenhotel Enzian.
Don't forget to take the Wiener Alpen Viewer in a handy format along on your route!
