Eschenau, an idyllic village in the district of Lilienfeld in Austria, is surrounded by breathtaking scenery and offers numerous opportunities for hiking. The geographical location of the village makes it an ideal starting point for tours through the picturesque mountains and valleys of the region.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Eschenau
Hiking Trail
· Mostviertel
From Traisen via the Höhenberg to Eschenau
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
7.7 km
3:00 h
550 m
500 m
Half-day hike in the foothills of the Alps near Lilienfeld along a picturesque ridge trail
Hiking Trail
· Wilhelmsburg
Waldmarkweg 622 stage 13 Schrambach - Wilhelmsburg
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
26.2 km
8:50 h
1,230 m
1,280 m
The Waldmarkweg surrounds the district of Lilienfeld in 13 stages and leads over the most important peaks of this region.
Hiking Trail
· Mostviertel
From Lilienfeld over the Lorenzipechkogel
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
10.3 km
4:00 h
700 m
700 m
Route with lots of views in all directions. Paths partly steep, but easy to walk. Especially rewarding in spring and autumn. Possibly too hot in summer, in winter only if there is no snow.
Hiking Trail
· Vienna Woods
Wienerwald long-distance hiking trail 404 Stage 5 Wilhelmsburg - Hainfeld
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 5
32.7 km
8:00 h
1,040 m
940 m
The approximately 220 km long Wienerwald long-distance hiking trail 404 is divided into 9 individual stages.
Hiking Trail
· Türnitz Alps
04 Voralpenweg, E06 (north route): Kaiserkogel hut - Plankenstein
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Stage 29
32.5 km
9:00 h
968 m
1,008 m
It continues in the heart of the Mostviertel from Kaiserkogel via Rabenstein an der Pielach (Mariazellerbahn) towards Plankenstein.
Hiking Trail
· Vienna Woods
Vienna Woods long-distance hiking trail 404 from Heiligenstadt to Mödling
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Multi-day route
209.4 km
64:05 h
7,030 m
6,950 m
Beautiful crossing of the Vienna Woods in 9 stages
Hiking Trail
· Mostviertel
Long-distance trail 404
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
closed
208.6 km
63:55 h
6,938 m
6,952 m
The "Königsweg" - opened in 1976, but no longer maintained.
Hiking Trail
· Vienna Woods
04 Voralpenweg, E05 (northern route): Hegerberg - Kaiserkogelhütte
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Stage 28
25.8 km
6:30 h
877 m
814 m
A change of mountain group is imminent for the first time. Namely that of the Vienna Woods to the Türnitz Alps group.
Hiking Trail
· Mostviertel
Geiseben - Kaiserkogel
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
8.3 km
2:45 h
360 m
360 m
Nice view of St. Pölten. Good food awaits you at the top. Due to the low difficulty & the hut being almost always open: feasible all year round.
Hiking Trail
· Mostviertel
Schneerosenwarte and Lorenzipechkogel
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.5 km
3:48 h
574 m
572 m
From Schrambach, a beautiful hike leads to the Schneerosenwarte and the Lorenzipechkogel - the best time for this route is during the snow rose bloom! The lookout rightfully bears its name - many of the pretty flowers grow around and along the path! The trail is a mix of field and forest paths and an easy trail.
Particularly worth seeing are the meadows and forests around Eschenau, which impress with their diversity of flora and fauna. Here you can walk for hours on the well-marked hiking trails and enjoy the beauty of nature.
For families with children, short walks along the Eschenauer Bach stream or through the nearby "Höllental" nature reserve are particularly suitable. Here, little adventurers can playfully explore their surroundings and maybe even discover some rare animal species.
Those who prefer longer hiking tours should definitely try the "Eschenauer Rundweg". This route leads over gentle hills, past small farms and offers spectacular views of the surrounding Alpine panorama again and again.
Another popular tour is the climb to the summit of the "Schober", the highest mountain in this region. From here you have a magnificent view of the entire Pielach Valley as well as other majestic peaks of the Pre-Alps.
The best seasons for hiking in Eschenau are spring and autumn, when the temperatures are pleasantly mild and nature is in full bloom or presents itself in the most beautiful colours.
Eschenau thus offers hiking enthusiasts of all ages and fitness levels a variety of opportunities to discover the beauty of Austrian nature. Whether short walks with children or challenging mountain tours - everyone will find their perfect hiking route here. So pack your hiking boots and explore Eschenau on your own!
For families with children, short walks along the Eschenauer Bach stream or through the nearby "Höllental" nature reserve are particularly suitable. Here, little adventurers can playfully explore their surroundings and maybe even discover some rare animal species.
Those who prefer longer hiking tours should definitely try the "Eschenauer Rundweg". This route leads over gentle hills, past small farms and offers spectacular views of the surrounding Alpine panorama again and again.
Another popular tour is the climb to the summit of the "Schober", the highest mountain in this region. From here you have a magnificent view of the entire Pielach Valley as well as other majestic peaks of the Pre-Alps.
The best seasons for hiking in Eschenau are spring and autumn, when the temperatures are pleasantly mild and nature is in full bloom or presents itself in the most beautiful colours.
Eschenau thus offers hiking enthusiasts of all ages and fitness levels a variety of opportunities to discover the beauty of Austrian nature. Whether short walks with children or challenging mountain tours - everyone will find their perfect hiking route here. So pack your hiking boots and explore Eschenau on your own!
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