Stage 3a of the Alpannonia® long distance trail from “Schlag” towards “Mönichkirchen” (reverse direction)
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The Alpannonia® long distance trail combines in up to 7 stages a tour from the eastern alps in Austria towards the “pannonian lowlands” in Hungary. The entire trail is 125 km long and 3.800 meters in ascent. It is normally done in 7 days, starting in Fischbach (AT) and ending in Köszeg (HU). For more information visit www.alpannonia.at. |
The tour starts at the highway bridge after Schlag (next to the bus station) and follows the marked trail using streets, trails and paths northwestwards towards Mönichkirchen. The tour first ascends towards Hartberg via the Hacklweg allowing nice views back to the castle Ziegersberg. The tour then leads through an impressive forest till reaching the east end of Mönichkirchen. Following the Alpannonia® logo, the tour then ends at the starting point for various hiking routes at the ski lift of Mönichkirchen.
This tour is part of the Alpannonia® long distance trail. It covers the first part of stage 3 (“Mönichkirchen” – “Hochneukirchen”).
Tour Description
| 00:00 | Start at the highway bridge next to Schlag (GPS: 47.500223, 16.111869) and first follow the street westwards (keep left after the bridge). |
| 00:05 | At the first crossing, turn right and follow the street/trail upwards (marked with the red Alpannonia® logo). |
| 00:10 | At the crossing, keep straight ahead and follow the Alpannonia® trail towards Mönichkirchen. |
| 00:20 | Enjoy the wooden art the rest area of Hackl (you might want to have a look into the right trunk). Continue on the trail (keep straight ahead). |
| 00:35 | Enjoy a short break (and the view) at Patritzelkreuz and then continue on the trail (keep straight ahead, slightly right). |
| 00:55 | At the crossing, take the trail on the left handside. Keep left at the next crossing as well. |
| 01:10 | Well deserved break at the Rasthüttn Brettlbar ( ). |
| 01:45 | Follow the main street westwards for a couple of meters and then turn right into the center of Mönichkirchen. Follow the road till Hotel Thier. |
| 02:15 | At Hotel Thier, turn right and follow the street upwards (turn right again). |
| 02:20 | At the main square, turn left and follow the street upwards. |
| 02:25 | Take the route up through the Jenseits-Park. |
| 02:30 | Arrive at the valley station of the Mönichkirchner cable car. End of the tour. |
At a glance
| Level | easy |
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General Tour Data
| Area: | Hochwechsel, Lower Austria/Styria, Austria | |
| Distance: | 7,1km | |
| Ascent: | 346m (1h 00min) | |
| Descent: | 68m (0h 20min) | |
| Highest Pt: | 1012m | |
| Lowest Pt: | 733m | |
| Duration: | 1h 35min (without breaks) 2h 30min (with breaks) |
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| Stop/Rest: | Rasthüttn Brettlbar (928m) | |
| Equipment: | Hiking shoes Shoe chains (“Grödeln”) in winter Backpack with standard hiking equipment Snacks and water Sun & Weather protection Camera |
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| O | Tour at outdooractive.com |
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