Winter hike to the mountain cheese dairy (from the Wexl Arena)

Winter walking route from Wexl Arena St. Corona am Wechsel

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Elevation profile

7,01 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 7,01 km
  • Ascent: 199 egm
  • Descent: 199 egm
  • Duration: 2:00 h
  • Lowest point: 729 m
  • Highest point:875 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Winter hike to the mountain cheese dairy (from the Wexl Arena)

Brief description

Scenic hike from Unternberg to Außeraigen to the mountain cheese dairy

Description

From the Wexl Arena car park, go downhill toward Unternberg. After the Ofnerhof near the chapel, turn left and follow the signposted path toward Passkapelle. From here, turn right toward Hottmansgraben (Aspang). This path soon splits; keep right toward the former inn Reithofer, where the Ungersböck family now runs the mountain cheese dairy. From Friday to Sunday, there is farm shop sales and an option to stop. From here, walk about 100 meters back the same way but do not turn right again; instead, follow the road to the forest where a sign points the way toward Unternberg, past the castle. The path leads back to the starting point.

Starting point of the tour

Wexl Arena St. Corona am Wechsel

Destination point of the tour

Wexl Arena St. Corona am Wechsel

Directions

From Vienna drive via the A2 South Motorway, take the Edlitz exit. Head toward Aspang. Continue on Wechsel Straße/B54 to Aspang. At the roundabout take the third exit (Gutenberggasse). Turn right onto Bahnstraße. Slight right onto Mühlgasse, which curves slightly right and becomes Sonneck. Continue on L137 to Unternberg.

From Graz drive via the A2 South Motorway, take the Aspang exit. Head toward Aspang/Zöbern. Turn left onto L137 and follow it to Aspang. Turn right onto Hauptplatz, then immediately left onto Gottsbergergasse. Turn left onto Mühlgasse, which curves slightly right and becomes Sonneck. Continue on L137 to Unternberg.

Parking

Parking available at the Wexl Arena

From Wr. Neustadt main station, take the regional train (toward Aspang-Markt) to the final stop. Then take regional bus 369 to the Unternberg stop.

Information about the timetable can be found at Route Planner VOR AnachB

Equipment

Sturdy footwear, poles (with discs in snow), waterproof outdoor clothing, hat, gloves, scarf or multifunctional cloth, backpack, headlamp (days are shorter in winter), sunglasses, sun and/or cold protection, drinking bottle or thermos flask are indispensable in winter.

Safety information

The route partly runs through woods and on unpaved paths. In snowy conditions, the paths are not cleared and may have icy or slippery spots. Use of the paths is at your own risk. It is recommended to pay attention to early dusk and plan the routes carefully.

Author's tip

From Friday to Sunday, a stop at the mountain cheese dairy is highly recommended. For a snack on site with many delicious specialties or to take home from the farm shop. Another option for a stop is the Wexl Lounge. Please check the current opening hours before your hike.

For a longer stay in Unternberg, a farm holiday with the Gruber family at the Ofnerhof or at the Dissauer farm with the Rosinger family is recommended.

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