Marienweg Etappe Kirchberg a. Wechsel - Payerbach a.d. Rax

We start in the town center of Kirchberg am Wechsel and head towards Rams. Our path leads us past the Ramswirt. We turn left onto Egg and continue on the hiking trail, which leads us straight ahead to Raach am Hochgebirge. We walk along the main road to Schlagl, where we turn left and then follow a hiking trail on the left past Schanzkapelle. At the next two intersections, we keep left and arrive at Göstritz. At the church Maria Schutz, we turn onto a hiking trail and go to Schottwien. Via the main road and the Klammerweg, we reach another hiking trail again. Through Kochhof, we reach Kreuzberg and then turn right to Küb. From here, the hiking trail leads us along the railway to Payerbach.

Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140

Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly beautiful and safe experience. Please observe the following:

Preparation

Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your experience and fitness. Inform yourself in advance about the weather report. The weather can change surprisingly quickly in the mountains. Therefore, always start out properly equipped (e.g., rain protection).

Check whether the huts and snack stops you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your route choice and your planned return before you set off.

From Vienna take the A2 to exit 69-Edlitz. Take Wechsel Str./B54, L134, Feistritz am Wechsel, and Aussen to the market in Kirchberg am Wechsel.

From Graz follow the S35 and S6, take the S6 exit Gloggnitz. Follow Höllental Str./B27. Take Graben, Wartenstein, and Otterthal to the market in Kirchberg am Wechsel.

A train runs regularly from Wiener Neustadt station to Aspang station. Then continue by bus from Aspang to Kirchberg a. Wechsel.

More information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at

Parking lots at the Herrmannshöhle or in the town of Kirchberg a. W. along the parking guidance system.

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

Ideal for an overnight stay after the completed stage: the Hotel Payerbacherhof!