Wechsel Pass near Mönichkirchen – Thalberg Castle loop from Friedberg

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Austria

Styria

Bezirk Hartberg-Fürstenfeld

Friedberg

Wechsel Pass near Mönichkirchen – Thalberg Castle loop from Friedberg

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Wechsel Pass near Mönichkirchen – Thalberg Castle loop from Friedberg

06:04

84.1km

1,720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Teile des Steirischen Jogl- und Wechsellandes

Lafnitztal - Neudauer Teiche

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.6 km

Wechsel Pass near Mönichkirchen

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The 980-meter-high Wechsel Pass is located directly near the town of Mönichkirchen, not far from the border between Lower Austria and Styria. From the road, you can enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding area.

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13.6 km

Viewpoint on the Eastern Wechsel

Highlight • Viewpoint

The road between Aspang and Mönichkirchen is ideal for cycling and you always have great views, such as at this point.

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19.0 km

Woodland Rest Stop and Handcrafted Wood Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovingly designed cottage with all kinds of wooden utensils for sale.

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19.6 km

Steep Ascent on EuroVelo 9

Highlight • Climb

It goes very steeply uphill from Aspang to Mönichkirchen 🚵🥵 but the view is great

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21.9 km

Aspanger Teich

Highlight • Lake

Idyllic little pond. Invites you to pause on the many benches.

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40.3 km

View of the Town and Church Steeple Near Bernstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

When you're fighting your way up the mountain, you should let your eyes wander. The surroundings are truly stunningly beautiful.

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46.6 km

Straßenablauf

Lake

48.6 km

Thalberg Castle

Highlight • Castle

The high medieval castle is considered the best preserved Romanesque castle in Styria. Privately owned by the Gisslinger family since 1918 and unfortunately not open to the public.

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63.8 km

Greinis Lake

Highlight • Lake

The beautiful Freizeitbadeseeanlage offers approximately 8,500 m² swimming area, has two beach volleyball courts, a Nemo children's pool and a children's playground. There is also a café / restaurant where …

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84.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.1 km

10.2 km

3.82 km

1.54 km

1.30 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.2 km

27.4 km

2.52 km

737 m

250 m

Elevation

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

2°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

September 26, 2024,Urlaub Herbst 24 - Tag 3 + 4 - Aspang Markt bis Hartberg

We are still following the EV9 thermal spa cycle path, which is particularly steep today. With our organic bike and luggage, the inclines quickly become a challenge. Our lack of fitness also makes itself felt. We struggle up the mountain, partly riding, partly pushing. A tractor driver offers to take us in his trailer, but before I can happily accept …

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