In Illmitz, a small town in the district of Neusiedl am See in Austria, there are numerous opportunities for hiking. The geographical location of Illmitz offers some special features that make hiking a unique experience.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Illmitz
Hiking Trail
· Neusiedlersee
07 Eastern Austrian Border Trail, E23: Illmitz – Siegendorf
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
Stage 23
28.8 km
6:45 h
131 m
88 m
With the (boat) crossing of Lake Neusiedl we leave the Seewinkel – and it becomes a bit hillier.
Hiking Trail
· Neusiedlersee
07 Eastern Austrian Borderland Trail, E22: Frauenkirchen – Illmitz
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
Stage 22
21.6 km
5:30 h
9 m
14 m
Today's stage leads us along the Zicksee and through the Lange Lacke nature reserve.
Hiking Trail
· Neusiedlersee
07 Eastern Austrian Border Trail GLW015 St. Margarethen - Apetlon
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 15
25.5 km
6:15 h
84 m
112 m
This path follows the long-distance hiking trail 07 - Eastern Austrian Border Trail in a south-north direction. The total length of the Eastern Austrian Border Trail is about 700 km and ends at Nebelstein in the Waldviertel.
Hiking Trail
· Neusiedlersee
N23 Sodalackenweg
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
8.2 km
2:00 h
4 m
5 m
Hike around the sunny Zicklacke and the Sodalacken and enjoy the wonderful nature, the steppe landscape, and the vastness of the Neusiedler See – Seewinkel National Park.
Hiking Trail
· Burgenland
BERNSTEIN TRAIL East route | Stage 4 | Illmitz - Rust
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 4
29.4 km
7:16 h
107 m
104 m
The two faces of Lake Neusiedl: From the steppe and reed landscape of the national park over the vineyards to the picturesque town of Rust on the other side of the lake.
Hiking Trail
· Neusiedlersee
Nature Friends Hike: Nature Trail in Illmitz
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
9.9 km
2:23 h
4 m
4 m
Explore the natural beauties on the eastern shore of Lake Neusiedl
child-friendly, barrier-free
Hiking Trail
· Burgenland
BERNSTEIN TRAIL East route | Stage 3 | Frauenkirchen - Illmitz
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 3
24.4 km
5:51 h
2 m
8 m
Through the bird paradise of the Neusiedler See – Seewinkel National Park, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, over the famous salty "Lange Lacke" to Illmitz.
Hiking Trail
· Neusiedlersee
Explorer route - The backyard of Illmitz
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.4 km
1:00 h
2 m
2 m
DIVERSE LOCAL STRUCTURE
The older town center of Illmitz is, as usual for the Seewinkel, made up of many farmsteads built close together in a line. Facing the street are the residential houses, with the barns marking the end of the farmsteads, thus also the original backyards. In Illmitz, some richly structured green areas with bushes, meadows, and paddocks have been preserved, providing habitat for around 20 bird species.
Hiking Trail
· Neusiedlersee
From Illmitz to Warmsee
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Difficulty
T1
easy
12.7 km
3:00 h
8 m
8 m
Enjoyable walk through the lake area with swimming opportunitiesYou can take a varied round trip practically without any elevation difference, but with two swimming spots, starting from Illmitz through the steppe and lake area located east of the town.
Hiking Trail
· Neusiedlersee
Discoverer route - Vineyard mosaic in the central Seewinkel
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
10.2 km
2:25 h
5 m
5 m
YOUNG VITICULTURE
Only with the decline of livestock farming after the Second World War did large-scale viticulture begin in the Seewinkel in the 1960s. Many meadows and pastures disappeared. The vineyards and solitary trees have brought new structural elements into the previously open, wide grassland. The warm climate and the moist winds from Lake Neusiedl especially allow white and sweet wines to thrive here.
Illmitz is located in the Lake Neusiedl-Seewinkel National Park and is surrounded by a fascinating natural landscape. The national park is characterised by its diversity of animal and plant species and is home to a large number of rare bird species. This special flora and fauna makes hiking in Illmitz a real nature experience.
There are several beautiful hiking tours in Illmitz suitable for hiking enthusiasts of all ages. One popular route leads along the lake to the St.-Martins-Therme & Lodge. On this trail, you can not only enjoy the picturesque landscape, but also make a detour to the spa and relax there.
Another recommended tour is the circular trail around the "Neusiedler See" bathing lake. This idyllic trail leads past vineyards and offers breathtaking views of the lake as well as the surrounding region.
The "Seewinkeler Dünen" nature trail is also particularly attractive. It is over 10 kilometres long and leads through an impressive dune landscape. Here, hiking enthusiasts can not only admire the beauty of nature, but also learn a lot about the history of the formation of this unique landscape.
The best seasons for hiking in Illmitz are spring and autumn. In spring the meadows and fields are in bloom, while in autumn the grape harvest season begins and the landscape enchants with its colourful hues.
There are also special hiking routes for families with children that are designed to be suitable for children. The "Neusiedler See Nature Trail", for example, offers exciting information about the flora and fauna of the National Park and is ideal for an excursion with the little ones.
All in all, the various hiking trails in Illmitz offer a varied way to explore nature and do something for your health at the same time. Whether alone or with the family - every hiking enthusiast will find the right offer here. So lace up your hiking boots and set off on a discovery tour through picturesque Illmitz!
There are several beautiful hiking tours in Illmitz suitable for hiking enthusiasts of all ages. One popular route leads along the lake to the St.-Martins-Therme & Lodge. On this trail, you can not only enjoy the picturesque landscape, but also make a detour to the spa and relax there.
Another recommended tour is the circular trail around the "Neusiedler See" bathing lake. This idyllic trail leads past vineyards and offers breathtaking views of the lake as well as the surrounding region.
The "Seewinkeler Dünen" nature trail is also particularly attractive. It is over 10 kilometres long and leads through an impressive dune landscape. Here, hiking enthusiasts can not only admire the beauty of nature, but also learn a lot about the history of the formation of this unique landscape.
The best seasons for hiking in Illmitz are spring and autumn. In spring the meadows and fields are in bloom, while in autumn the grape harvest season begins and the landscape enchants with its colourful hues.
There are also special hiking routes for families with children that are designed to be suitable for children. The "Neusiedler See Nature Trail", for example, offers exciting information about the flora and fauna of the National Park and is ideal for an excursion with the little ones.
All in all, the various hiking trails in Illmitz offer a varied way to explore nature and do something for your health at the same time. Whether alone or with the family - every hiking enthusiast will find the right offer here. So lace up your hiking boots and set off on a discovery tour through picturesque Illmitz!
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