Wiesen, a charming village in the district of Mattersburg in Austria, is not only known for its idyllic landscape and picturesque meadows, but also as a perfect starting point for hiking. With its diverse hiking routes, this area offers a variety of options for both experienced hikers and families with children.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Wiesen
Hiking Trail
· Forchtenstein
To the observation tower Wiesen/Lanzenkirchen from Rosalia
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
7.5 km
2:00 h
136 m
137 m
A beautiful hike with great panoramic views. These walking steps are also easy to manage for elderly people and children.
Hiking Trail
· Mittelburgenland-Rosalia
M32 On the Gspitzter Riegel from Bad Sauerbrunn
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
8.8 km
2:35 h
318 m
318 m
Hike over the switchbacks of the lovingly designed "Erlebnispfad naturVisionen" to the impressive observation tower. Enjoy the glorious vegetation of the forests of the Rosalia Mountains with beautiful views and experience the flair of the enchanting spa town Bad Sauerbrunn.
Hiking Trail
· Mittelburgenland-Rosalia
Over the G'spitzen Riegel to the Rosalien Chapel
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
25.7 km
7:15 h
714 m
697 m
From the Bad Sauerbrunn spa park, you go over the G'spitzen Riegel up to the Rosalien Chapel with the most beautiful view in Burgenland. On the way back, you hike over the Hofleiten, Forchtenstein Castle, Hausberg, and ice ponds as well as through the Apfelrast back to the starting point.
Hiking Trail
· Mittelburgenland-Rosalia
Rosalia-Kogelberg meets Landseer Berge - Stage I and Stage II
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
32 km
8:40 h
669 m
615 m
On this route, you will experience 2 nature parks characterized by magnificent landscapes with stunning viewpoints and historically significant buildings in a unique way. If you wish, you can also complete this route in 2 stages.
Stage 1: Bad Sauerbrunn-Burg Forchtenstein, 14.00 km
Stage 2: Burg Forchtenstein-Kobersdorf, 18.70 km
Hiking Trail
· Mittelburgenland-Rosalia
From the Wiesen strawberries to the Kobersdorf mineral water - Central Alpine Trail 02
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
24 km
6:25 h
481 m
470 m
This section of the Burgenland long-distance hiking trail takes you from the community known for the sweetest strawberries to the place with the most palatable mineral water. You will cross two nature parks: Rosalia-Kogelberg and Landseer Mountains.
Hiking Trail
· Mittelburgenland-Rosalia
Burgenland Mariazell Way 06 - Stage Großhöflein-Forchtenstein-Walpersbach
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
36.8 km
10:20 h
983 m
810 m
The Mariazell long-distance hiking trail 06 is probably the most frequented pilgrimage route and starts in Eisenstadt. This section lets you experience the diversity of the Mittelburgenland-Rosalia region up close.
Hiking Trail
· Mittelburgenland-Rosalia
M11 on the Eulenweg through the Rosalia-Kogelberg Nature Park
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
88.4 km
22:35 h
1,290 m
1,248 m
The Eulenweg stretches over approximately 87 km through the Rosalia-Kogelberg Nature Park and connects all 12 nature park communities under the symbol of the owl.
Hiking Trail
· Mittelburgenland-Rosalia
To the Wiesen/Lanzenkirchen observation tower from the Rosalia
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.3 km
1:10 h
49 m
81 m
This hike leads you along shady forest paths to the Wiesen/Lanzenkirchen observation tower on Steinkogel with magnificent views. On one side, the entire Wulka valley is visible and on the other side, you can see the Steinfeld, Schneeberg, and Bucklige Welt.
Hiking Trail
· Mittelburgenland-Rosalia
Rosaliengebirge-Kogel-Observation tower-Krieriegel-Anna chapel
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.2 km
3:40 h
369 m
365 m
A circular hike on 26.2.2023 over some rather unknown heights near Wiesen in Burgenland.
Hiking Trail
· Mittelburgenland-Rosalia
Hike from Wiesen to Forchtenstein Castle
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.1 km
4:00 h
440 m
250 m
Long forest hike through the Rosalien Mountains over the White Cross (rest area) and the Rosalien Chapel at the highest point to the mighty Forchtenstein Castle.
The geographical location of Wiesen makes it an ideal place for hiking. Nestled between rolling hills and green fields, the region offers breathtaking views of the surrounding nature. The fresh mountain air and tranquil ambience make every hike an unforgettable experience.
For all nature lovers, there are numerous tourist attractions along the hiking trails in Wiesen. One popular route, for example, leads to the Landsee castle ruins, a historical fortification from the 12th century. From here you have an impressive view over the entire valley and can feel transported back to times gone by.
Another interesting tour leads through the nearby Rosalia-Kogelberg Nature Park. This protected area is characterised by its diverse flora and fauna and its many small lakes. Here visitors can discover rare plant species or simply enjoy the tranquillity of nature.
The best seasons for hiking in meadows are spring and autumn, when the temperatures are pleasantly mild and the landscape shines in the most beautiful colours. In spring, the meadows and fields are in bloom, while in autumn the foliage of the trees takes on a fascinating palette of reds and golds.
For families with children, there are special hiking trails tailored to their needs. These routes are often flat and well-marked, so that even the smallest ones can hike safely. A popular place for family hikes is the nature trail "Wiesener Wald", where children can learn a lot about the local flora and fauna in a playful way.
Overall, Wiesen offers a variety of hiking options for every taste. Whether experienced hiker or curious beginner, everyone will find their perfect route here. So lace up your hiking boots, pack your rucksack and explore the beautiful landscape around Wiesen!
For all nature lovers, there are numerous tourist attractions along the hiking trails in Wiesen. One popular route, for example, leads to the Landsee castle ruins, a historical fortification from the 12th century. From here you have an impressive view over the entire valley and can feel transported back to times gone by.
Another interesting tour leads through the nearby Rosalia-Kogelberg Nature Park. This protected area is characterised by its diverse flora and fauna and its many small lakes. Here visitors can discover rare plant species or simply enjoy the tranquillity of nature.
The best seasons for hiking in meadows are spring and autumn, when the temperatures are pleasantly mild and the landscape shines in the most beautiful colours. In spring, the meadows and fields are in bloom, while in autumn the foliage of the trees takes on a fascinating palette of reds and golds.
For families with children, there are special hiking trails tailored to their needs. These routes are often flat and well-marked, so that even the smallest ones can hike safely. A popular place for family hikes is the nature trail "Wiesener Wald", where children can learn a lot about the local flora and fauna in a playful way.
Overall, Wiesen offers a variety of hiking options for every taste. Whether experienced hiker or curious beginner, everyone will find their perfect route here. So lace up your hiking boots, pack your rucksack and explore the beautiful landscape around Wiesen!
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