Mönichwald – Alpine Trail, Leisure Lake and Parish Church

Mönichwald combines hiking routes, a leisure lake and a remarkable church history to create a varied destination. Those who want to combine exercise, water and culture will find a range of ideas here for planning their day. The best way to get to know the area is through the Alpine Trail, the Hochwechsel Springs Trail and the parish church.

Hiking with different starting points

The Alpine Trail begins in the centre of Mönichwald. From there, it passes the leisure lake and continues to Waldbach. The return route to Mönichwald follows the well-marked Hiking Trail 07. This allows you to incorporate the route into your own plans using clearly named points, without having to commit to just one way of structuring your day.

The Hochwechsel Springs Trail provides another point of orientation. It leads from Mönichwald towards Hochwechsel; after 3 kilometres, turn left towards the Hochwechsel ski lifts. If you want to plan different hiking destinations during your stay, you can choose between the Alpine Trail and a route towards Hochwechsel. Mönichwald is also home to the Naturfreunde Wimpassing shelter, located directly on Hiking Trail No. 9 (907). The marked trail and the shelter therefore provide two specific points of reference for exploring the surrounding area.

The leisure lake for active and relaxing summer days

The Mönichwald leisure lake adds another dimension to your stay. It features a beach volleyball court and offers the opportunity to go pedal boating. On hot summer days, the lake provides guests and visitors with a refreshing escape. When planning your trip, you can choose between an active pastime by the water, a pedal-boat outing and a more peaceful time at the lake. The Styrian Flower Road leads to a visit to the Mönichwald district, where the leisure lake invites you to relax.

Parish church and the history of the area

Travellers interested in culture will also find a distinct focus in Mönichwald. A church in Mönichwald was consecrated on 17 December 1163 by Archbishop Eberhard II of Salzburg. Today’s Mönichwald parish church is dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul and was built in 1716. The paintings in the parish church were created by Johann Cyriak Hackhofer, a painter from Vorau Abbey, and his pupils.

These details provide several chronological and artistic points of reference in the history of the area. You can therefore include the parish church in your selection if you would like to complement hiking days with cultural discoveries. The historical connection and the paintings mentioned here create a different focus from the paths around the area or the activities at the leisure lake.

The right accommodation for planning your trip

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Mönichwald, it is worth deciding on the main focus of your trip first. If you want to make an afternoon of hiking the centrepiece of your stay, the Alpine Trail, which begins in the centre of the village, provides clear orientation. For a route towards Hochwechsel, you can consider the Hochwechsel Springs Trail. If you would prefer your stay to focus more on water and summer relaxation, beach volleyball, pedal boating and cooling off at the leisure lake are suitable themes for your plans. This allows you to choose accommodation in Mönichwald based on the experience you would most like to include during your stay.

More places for planning your trip

If you would like to explore more destinations besides Mönichwald, you can find Obertiefenbach, Pöllau, Vorau, Eichberg, Grafendorf Bei Hartberg, Flattendorf, Maierhofbergen and Schildbach here.

For the overarching travel overview: Hartberg-Fürstenfeld.