Hikes in Wienerwald

The Vienna Woods form the eastern end of the Alpine arc. The area has always been popular with hikers and those seeking peace and quiet. The Vienna Woods are criss-crossed by a dense network of hiking trails and there are numerous mountain huts and inns that make a hike a culinary delight. Particularly popular are the numerous tours near the capital city of Vienna, which can be reached quickly and easily. Large parts of this area are now part of the Vienna Woods Biosphere Reserve, where plants and animals are given plenty of space to develop naturally.

The following tours vary in duration and length and range from easy to difficult:

• Not far from Vienna is the Troppberg with its lookout point on the summit, which offers a great view over the Vienna Woods. The hike, which starts in Gablitz, leads through one of the core zones of the Vienna Woods Biosphere Reserve along wonderful forest paths and can be reached quickly from Vienna.

• In the south of Vienna, you will find easy hikes around Mödling and Purkersdorf that can be reached quickly, such as the one to the Kammersteiner Hütte.

The highest mountain in the Vienna Woods is the Schöpfl at 893 m The highest peak in the Vienna Woods is the 893 m high Schöpfl, on the summit of which is the Matras-Warte, which offers you a great view over the Vienna Woods and into the mountains of Lower Austria. The classic ascent is from St. Corona, but you can also start from the north.

Once you leave the first range of hills behind you and move the starting point of your hike to Lower Austria, it often becomes more tranquil and the mountains higher. These tours take you to panoramic peaks in the Vienna Woods:

• The Peilstein is one of the most popular excursion destinations in the Vienna Woods. Climbers in particular appreciate the 716-metre-high Vienna Woods peak, where the Peilsteinhaus also caters for hungry day-trippers. But the journey is also worthwhile for hikers, as there are wonderful trails and a themed trail on the subject of climbing. This Peilstein tour will give you a good impression of the highlights and attractions on the Peilstein.

• There are numerous hikes around the beautiful spa towns of Baden and Bad Vöslau that take you through the eastern foothills of the Vienna Woods. One recommendation is the long hike up to the Lindkogel, which offers great views as far as Vienna.

For families who love hiking, there is an almost limitless choice of beautiful tours in the Vienna Woods thanks to the rolling hills. In addition to easy hikes to well-known destinations, there are also some themed trails where children can experience exciting things.

• A classic, which is also popular with families thanks to the flat topography, runs along the 1st Vienna Water Pipeline on the edge of the Vienna Woods. In addition to the beautiful view of the Vienna Basin, there are also numerous opportunities to stop for a bite to eat.

• Families will also find a number of hiking opportunities around Mödling. One tip is the hike to the Black Tower. Firstly, the tour is not very long and secondly, there is a lot to discover in ruins and around old walls.

• There are many interesting things to learn on the numerous themed trails in the Vienna Woods. One example of one of these educational themed trails is the bat adventure trail near Pfaffstätten. You can find more themed trails on this travel guide page: Themed trails in the Vienna Woods.