Summit Hike to "The WU" Hochwexl Trail of the Wexl Trails
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Mountain bike tour Starting from Wexl Arena St. Corona am Wechsel
This very challenging tour winds its way along easy uphill single trails and forest paths up to the highest point on the Hochwechsel at 1,743m, where the highlight of the Panorama Trails, "The WU", awaits. A paradise for dashing mountain bikers with a penchant for beautiful panoramic tours who don't want to miss out on this view! Our tip: The tour is also a real treat for e-mountain bikers!
This very challenging tour winds its way along easy uphill single trails and forest paths up to the highest point on the Hochwechsel at 1,743m, where the highlight of the Panorama Trails, "The WU", awaits. A paradise for dashing mountain bikers with a penchant for beautiful panoramic tours who don't want to miss out on this view! Our tip: The tour is also a real treat for e-mountain bikers!
Uphill route:
You start from the Trail Center via the Uphill Flowtrail (uphill single trail, narrow mountain bike uphill route with roots and stones in places) and then from the reservoir on forest roads (path with loose ground) up to the Hochwechsel.
Take a breather at the reservoir (at approx. 1158 m), at the Kampsteiner Schwaig (at approx. 1400 m) and in between as required.
Downhill trails:
After the long uphill section, it's time for the first downhill trail. "The WU", a single trail (blue/easy, approx. 2.7 km long and 265 m downhill), which starts from the highest point of the Wechsel, leads past blueberries and cows over roots and stone slabs with a constant view as far as Vienna and Lake Neusiedl.
Afterwards, it's time for a well-deserved lunch break with a hearty hut snack at the Marienseer Schwaig Hut. Tip: the fresh buttermilk is a dream!
After lunch, it's a leisurely ride on forest paths back towards the trail center. On the way back, however, there are still a few particularly easy trails waiting.
Shortly after the Kampsteiner Schwaig, turn off onto the Almrauschtrail (blue/easy) and let your tires shred over roots, stones and the soft forest floor to the Almrauschhütte.
There you can fill up your water bottles and take a short break before returning to the trail center and the starting point. You can either return via the forest road (easy) or, if you still have enough energy left, via the single trail (medium difficulty/red).
The single trail winds its way through bends and small compressions over roots, stones, steep sections and natural forest floor in places, providing the ingredients for a perfect enduro ride on the last trail.
From the reservoir, the flow trail takes you back to the starting point
Once you reach the bottom, you can enjoy a cool beer or Kracherl in the Wexl Lounge.
It’s important to note the name of this peripheral mountain range: “Wechsel” (Change) truly lives up to its name when it comes to sudden shifts in weather conditions. Even if you set out in sunshine and above-freezing temperatures, you’ll often find an icy, cold wind blowing in your face at the summit. But the opposite can also happen—you might be greeted by sunshine at the summit even though you set out in fog. Therefore, be sure to factor in the weather conditions when planning your hike and pack an extra layer of clothing in your backpack.
A roadworthy, well-maintained mountain bike (hardtail or full-suspension)
Protective gear: helmet (required), knee and elbow pads
Cycling clothing + rain gear (even in nice weather, in case it gets windy or cool on the Hochwechsel)
Spare inner tube & pump
Sunscreen
Tools/multi-tool
Water/drinks
Granola bars/snacks for in between meals
Sturdy Footwear
Rain gear
At the parking lot of the Wexl Arena in St. Corona am Wechsel
From Vienna, take the A2 Südautobahn and exit at Edlitz. Head toward Aspang. Continue on Wechsel Straße/B54 toward Aspang. At the roundabout, take the third exit (Gutenberggasse). Turn right onto Bahnstraße. Turn slightly right onto Mühlgasse; Mühlgasse curves slightly to the right and becomes Sonneck. Continue on the L137 to Unternberg.
From Graz, take the A2 Südautobahn and exit at Aspang. Head toward Aspang/Zöbern. Turn left onto the L137 and follow it to Aspang. Turn right onto Hauptplatz, then immediately turn left onto Gottsbergergasse. Turn left onto Mühlgasse; Mühlgasse curves slightly to the right and becomes Sonneck. Continue on the L137 to Unternberg.
Public Transportation to the Wexl Arena in St. Corona am Wechsel
On Saturday and Sunday, the VOR bus with a bike trailer runs from the Aspang train station to the Wexl Arena.
Good riding technique and endurance are required
Open from May 15 to Nov. 1
Book a trail ticket for a day pass online in advance or purchase one at the ticket office in the Trail Center or at one of the sales locations (see trail map).
Places to stop for refreshments: Wexl Lounge, Feistritzer Schwaig, Marienseer Schwaig, Wetterkoglerhaus, Almrauschhütte (not staffed, but self-service drinks are available)
Letzte Änderung: 4 Aug 2026