Circular hiking route from Kirchberg to the Pass Chapel

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 11,85 km
Duration: 4:30 h
Ascent: 480 m elevation gain
Descent: 480 m elevation gain

Explore the Wechselland region from Kirchberg. The hiking tour leads from Molzbachhof to the pass chapel and back to the village via beautiful hiking trails.

Starting point of the tour: Kirchberg am Wechsel (Naturhotel Molzbachhof)
Tour destination: Kirchberg am Wechsel (Naturhotel Molzbachhof)

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 11,85 km
Duration: 4:30 h
Ascent: 480 m elevation gain
Descent: 480 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point547 m
Highest point881 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

The Passkapellenrunde is a beautiful, extensive hike in Wechselland. The tour starts in Kirchberg am Wechsel, either directly in the town center or at the Hotel Molzbachhof in the Tratten district. A visit to Kirchberg itself is already worthwhile. There are numerous excursion destinations here, such as the Hermannshöhle cave, churches and a monastery or the Ramswirt with the heaviest breeding bull as well as restaurants such as the Gasthof Grüner Baum, the Gasthaus St. Wolfgang or the Molzbachhof. As a hotel, the Molzbachhof has a special wellness offer, a beautiful outdoor area with a paradise garden and its own mill. The hike to the pass chapel takes us along hiking trails and roads in the peaceful surroundings of Kirchberg. You hike through small districts such as Sachsenbrunn and Wieden to Unternberg near St. Coronna until you reach the pass chapel. After the slight ascent, the trail leads back downhill through Allahof and Sellhof to Trattenbach or Kirchberg am Wechsel.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly pleasant and safe experience. Please therefore observe the following:Preparation Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast in advance. The weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Always set off accordingly equipped (e.g., rain protection).Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit on the way are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and planned return before you start.
Equipment Always bring suitable maps. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, and take sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description We choose the start of this route either in the town center of Kirchberg or directly at the Molzbachhof in Tratten. We start uphill towards Sachsenbrunn, then turn right onto a path that leads us to Wieden. From there, a detour is currently in place due to forest works. Follow the signs to the right towards St. Corona, then past the church to the right along the main road and immediately left again following the signs to Unternberg. There we meet the path to the Pass Chapel again. (The "Aussen" street leads us straight onto a hiking trail, which we follow straight at the fork along the middle path.) We continue along the path until the paved road and turn left before the village of Unterberg to reach Feistritz am Wechsel street. We follow this, past a farmstead to the Pass Chapel. Here we turn left onto the path and continue until Allahof. There we again get onto a hiking trail which we follow straight without turning. In Geieregg we reach the paved "Aussen" street again, which we follow through Sellhof, Hammerhof, and Am Stein until Kirchberg am Wechsel. To return directly to the Molzbachhof in Tratten, turn left after Am Stein.
Parking There are parking spaces available at the Kirchberg municipal office and at the Molzbachhof.
Getting there Coming from Vienna, take the A2 to the Edlitz exit. Follow the B54 and turn right onto the L134, then continue to Kirchberg am Wechsel.
Public transport Take the train via Wr. Neustadt to Gloggnitz station. From there, take bus line 367 to Kirchberg am Wechsel center.Or via Aspang station by bus to Tratten (bus line 369). In this case, it is recommended to start the route at Unternberg (bus to Unternberg).More information is available at Route planner VOR AnachB
Editor’s tip Combine your hike with a stay in Kirchberg am Wechsel. Offers at Molzbachhof or Gasthof Grüner Baum are bookable online!

Recommended period

Kirchberg am Wechsel, www.kirchberg-am-wechsel.at

Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960

Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026