Kirchberg am Wechsel
Just an hour's drive from Vienna, Kirchberg am Wechsel is located in the heart of the Feistritz Valley. Kirchberg am Wechsel lies at the foot of the Wechsel, an elongated mountain ridge that is best known for its Schwaigen mountain huts. Schwaigen are farmed alpine pastures with beautiful views and good food from the region.
The fact that Kirchberg am Wechsel is a wonderful place to hike is proven by its award as a certified hiking village. In addition to good public transport connections, the village also has hotels especially for hikers. Anyone staying here will find out exactly which tours are particularly worthwhile to get to know the natural and cultural landscape of the Wechsel region. These include a visit to the Steyersberger Schwaig (1,372 m) as an entry point to the Wechsel. From here, you can hike up to the Hochwechsel or take the circular hut trail via the Kranichberger Schwaig and Feistritzer Schwaig. And in winter, cross-country skiers can access the 60 km long Wechsel panorama trail from here.
Sights, culture & vacation in Kirchberg am Wechsel
- Awarded the title of certified hiking village , Kirchberg offers a network of excellent hiking trails that are also easily accessible by public transport
- Explore Lower Austria's largest stalactite cave and most important bat hibernation site - the Hermann's Cave
- A hike directly from the center leads past the Wolfgangskirche to the Kernstockwarte and rewards you with a wonderful view over the Feistritztal, the Rax and the Schneeberg
- The philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein also felt at home in Kirchberg am Wechsel. The Kirchberg municipal office is the headquarters of the Austrian Ludwig Wittgenstein Society and has been the venue for the International Wittgenstein Symposium since 1976.
- Get tips for your mountain bike tour at the bike starting point or start the Feistritztal cycle path from here. This leads directly through Kirchberg with a connection to the Euro Velo 9.
- The outdoor pool in Kirchberg am Wechsel is a solar pool. It has a children's pool, a non-swimmers' area and a slide. The offer is rounded off by a buffet and a large sunbathing lawn. In the summer months of June, July and August, you can cool off here every day on hot days.
- The 60-kilometre-long Wechsel panoramic trail stretches from 1,000 to 1,500 meters above sea level and offers great views. The Steyersberger Schwaig with its own practice and training area is particularly recommended.
- The Arabichl ski lift is located directly at the access point to the Wechsel panorama trail, with perfectly groomed natural snow slopes and varied terrain.
