Hike to Feistritzer Schwaig (from Steyersberger Schwaig)

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3,54 km
Duration: 1:15 h
Ascent: 227 m elevation gain
Descent: 150 m elevation gain

The Feistritzer Schwaig is an experience in itself! The rustic hut can be reached in a short time from the Steyersberger Schwaig via the Arabichl.

Starting point of the tour: Steyersberger Schwaig
Tour destination: Feistritzer Schwaig

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3,54 km
Duration: 1:15 h
Ascent: 227 m elevation gain
Descent: 150 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point1362 m
Highest point1589 m

Nice views
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

Beautiful hiking trails along the Wechsel take you past grazing cows on the so-called Schwaigen and through peaceful forests. From the Steyersberger Schwaig you hike up to the Arabichl at 1595m. Here you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view. Then it's a leisurely descent to the Feistritzer Schwaig at 1438m.

Here you can experience alpine idyll in the truest sense of the word. The hospitality and coziness invite you to linger. For rest and refreshment, there is home cooking in the parlor, in the sheltered arbor or on the terrace with a view as far as the Hochwechsel. Animal lovers won't want to leave the Feistritzer Schwaig, because with dogs, horses, donkeys and a dwarf cow, the Schwaig is like a small zoo. A hike to the Feistritzer Schwaig is the ideal excursion for the whole family.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a wonderful and safe experience all around. Please therefore note the following:Preparation Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your experience and fitness. Inform yourself in advance about the weather forecast. The weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Therefore always set out properly 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 set off.Further safety tips for your hike can be found here.
Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description We start from the Steyersberger Schwaig along the paved path upwards toward the Kirchberg ski lift and Diebsgrub. At the fork in the road, we turn left and then continue right on the path. If we turn right, we can also stop at the Kranichberger Schwaig. On the main route, we follow the path about 1.2 km straight ahead and thus reach the highest point of the route, the Arabichl. From now on, we descend on the path. After 800 m, we come to a fork, here we keep right and come to a junction where we turn left. The short section of path leads us directly to our destination, the Feistritzer Schwaig.
Parking Parking available at the Steyersberger Schwaig.
Getting there If coming from Vienna, take the A2 to the Edlitz exit. Then follow the B54. Turn right onto L134, drive from Feistritz am Wechsel to Kirchberg. Turn left and then take L4186. Drive through Molzegg directly to the Steyersberger Schwaig. Coming from Graz, follow the A2 to the Aspang exit. From Graz, drive via the B72 to the Feistritzsattel. Take L137 to St. Corona am Wechsel. Turn left onto L4186. Drive through Molzegg directly to the Steyersberger Schwaig.
Public transport The Steyersberger Schwaig is not directly accessible by public transport. Take the train via Wiener Neustadt to Aspang Markt and from there continue by bus to Mönichkirchen. A taxi is recommended for the rest of the way. More information can be found at www.öbb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Combine your hike with a stay at the Molzbachhof, a certified hiking establishment. Special highlight: The Paradies Gart'l.

Recommended period

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

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026