In Lichtenegg, a district of Wiener Neustadt in Austria, there are numerous opportunities for hiking. The geographical location of the village is particularly attractive: embedded in the beautiful landscape of the Buckligen Welt, Lichtenegg offers a variety of hiking routes and trails.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Lichtenegg
Hiking Trail
· Vienna Alps
Maria Schnee - Sonnberg-Lichtenegg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.2 km
3:05 h
271 m
272 m
A beautiful hike in the Bucklige Welt with wonderful views.
Hiking Trail
· Vienna Alps
Kaltenberg Tut Gut
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.1 km
2:45 h
195 m
192 m
A hike for beginner hikers due to the few elevation meters on 09.04.2022.
Hiking Trail
· Vienna Alps
WAB - Stage 3: Thernberg - Wiesmath
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
20.2 km
6:00 h
763 m
471 m
The 3rd stage of the Wiener Alpenbogen (WAB) trail begins in the historic village center of Thernberg and leads over numerous hills to the Kaltenberger Höhe. Shortly before Maria Schnee, the landscape opens up and gives a view of the southern Bucklige Welt.
Hiking Trail
· Vienna Alps
Maria Schnee in the Bucklige Welt.
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.6 km
4:15 h
561 m
539 m
A pleasant hike through the Bucklige Welt; those who wish to extend the hike can add a shorter or longer "Feel-Good-Path." An overview board is available at the Maria Schnee guesthouse, near the pilgrimage church.
Hiking Trail
· Vienna Alps
WAB - Regional Route F: Kirchberg/Wechsel - Grimmenstein - Maria Schnee
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
28.5 km
5:30 h
1,025 m
753 m
Regional Route F passes by the Hochegg regional hospital via Grimmenstein to the pilgrimage church Maria Schnee near Lichtenegg. The Regional Routes are part of the Wiener Alpenbogen (WAB) trail network. Hikes along these routes lead you to unique views and insights. The Regional Routes are connected to the Wiener Alpenbogen trail, creating circular hikes in combination with the long-distance trail.
Hiking Trail
· Neunkirchen
A beautiful section of the 1000 hills of the Bucklige Welt
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.1 km
4:05 h
480 m
560 m
The hike across the Bucklige Welt is very varied and shows a cross-section of the landscape. Lush meadows, well-kept farms, beautiful viewpoints, shady forests, cozy paths,... What more do you need for a relaxing and healthy hike in nature.
The fortified churches in Edlitz and Scheiblingkirchen belong to the fortified church route through the Bucklige Welt. It is worth visiting them and reading about the history in the available church guide.
In addition, there is the fortified church documentation by the church in Edlitz, which is open daily and accessible free of charge.
Tours must be registered and cost (almost nothing).
Hiking Trail
· Vienna Alps
Path through the Tiefenbach valley
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.5 km
1:45 h
102 m
19 m
Pleasant, low-traffic and shady walk along the Tiefenbach floodplain from Bad Schönau towards Krumbach.
Hiking Trail
· Vienna Alps
Hiking tip for advanced: Pitten–Grimmenstein
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
24.5 km
7:30 h
738 m
660 m
Enjoyable day tour in the northern Bucklige Welt from Pitten via Thernberg and Kaltenberg to Grimmenstein.
Hiking Trail
· Vienna Alps
Tut gut-Route 1 - Lichtenegg - Maria Schnee
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.6 km
1:30 h
134 m
134 m
Extremely attractive and varied hike past the Maria Schnee pilgrimage church along paths and trails with gentle inclines through forests, along streams, meadows and fields. The focal point of the hiking route is the forest playground with hammocks, rope jungle and hanging tree house.
Hiking Trail
· Vienna Alps
WAB - Regional Route B: Krumbach - Maria Schnee
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.7 km
4:10 h
468 m
159 m
Regional Route B is a high-altitude hike with numerous views of the entire Wiener Alpenbogen. The regional routes are part of the trail network at Wiener Alpenbogen (WAB). Hiking along these routes leads you to unique views, and also insights. The regional routes connect to the Wiener Alpenbogen trail. This creates circular hikes in combination with the long-distance trail.
One of the most popular tours leads to Krumbach Castle, which towers high above the town. The way there leads through picturesque forests and past idyllic fields. The castle itself is an impressive building from the 16th century and today houses a hotel and a restaurant. From here you have a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape.
There are also suitable hiking trails in Lichtenegg for families with children. A special highlight is the nature trail "Bergbaulehrweg". Here children can learn a lot about the history of mining in a playful way and enjoy the beautiful nature at the same time.
The best seasons for hiking in Lichtenegg are spring and autumn, when the temperatures are pleasantly mild and the landscape unfolds its full splendour. In spring, numerous flowers bloom along the path, while in autumn colourful deciduous forests create an enchanting atmosphere.
Other places worth seeing for hiking include the "Hohe Wand" lookout tower, from which you have a spectacular panoramic view of the entire area, as well as the "Hohe Wand Wiese" nature reserve, which impresses with its diversity of plants and animals.
Overall, the hikes in Lichtenegg offer a successful mix of nature experience, cultural highlights and sporting activity. Whether you are travelling alone or with the whole family - everyone will find a suitable route here. So lace up your hiking boots and discover the beauty of Lichtenegg!
There are also suitable hiking trails in Lichtenegg for families with children. A special highlight is the nature trail "Bergbaulehrweg". Here children can learn a lot about the history of mining in a playful way and enjoy the beautiful nature at the same time.
The best seasons for hiking in Lichtenegg are spring and autumn, when the temperatures are pleasantly mild and the landscape unfolds its full splendour. In spring, numerous flowers bloom along the path, while in autumn colourful deciduous forests create an enchanting atmosphere.
Other places worth seeing for hiking include the "Hohe Wand" lookout tower, from which you have a spectacular panoramic view of the entire area, as well as the "Hohe Wand Wiese" nature reserve, which impresses with its diversity of plants and animals.
Overall, the hikes in Lichtenegg offer a successful mix of nature experience, cultural highlights and sporting activity. Whether you are travelling alone or with the whole family - everyone will find a suitable route here. So lace up your hiking boots and discover the beauty of Lichtenegg!
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