Hiking in Pressbaum

Large route mainly on forest paths through the Vienna Woods with the possibility to stop for refreshment, culturally interesting places, and a great view from the Troppberg lookout.

A leisurely route in the Vienna Woods with very beautiful forest paths and a dreamlike view from the lookout at Troppberg. The start of this beautiful route in the Vienna Woods is also perfectly accessible by bus from Purkersdorf – the walk to the starting point is then 1 km.

The approximately 220 km long Wienerwald long-distance hiking trail 404 is divided into 9 individual stages.

All in all, a fairly comfortable stage, except for the short climb to Schöpfl. Remarkable at this time of year are the cherry trees in full bloom amid the delicate greens of the sprouting trees of the Vienna Woods.

The Troppberg is a comparatively little developed summit, whereby the lesser development primarily refers to the absence of a summit hut. Because it offered three viewing platforms: a very old one, an attached one that has since been demolished, and a new, modern one, stretched so high into the sky that the surrounding trees will probably never reach its platform and thus will never threaten the view again. What you can see: of course the Pre-Alps, Schneeberg and Ötscher, naturally into the wine and forest quarters and also a bit of Vienna. The summit is accessible by five star-shaped hiking trails, the two nearest refreshment options are somewhat off the main path, and therefore the tranquility up here is greater than on some other Wienerwald summits. On Troppberg, it is also nice to do ridge hiking on short and longer routes, towards Rekawinkel, Purkersdorf, or across to Tulbinger Kogel.

On this path, we can expect the varied forest and meadow landscape in the Biosphere Reserve Wienerwald.

Beautiful crossing of the Vienna Woods in 9 stages

The hike leads constantly uphill and downhill to the Buchberg, from whose lookout you have a clear view of the Tullnerfeld, the Vienna Woods, and the Alpine foothills.

The "Königsweg" - opened in 1976, but no longer maintained.

Well nestled in the hilly Vienna Woods and only 12 km west of the city border of Vienna lies Pressbaum, the youngest town in Lower Austria with about 9,000 inhabitants. The special feature of this town is its very good accessibility – both by public transport and privately. With 78% forest area in the biosphere park, Pressbaum offers a recreational space that can be experienced with all the senses. Far from mass tourism, you gain the distance from the hustle and bustle of everyday life that soul and body need to stay healthy. The hiking trails lead through the typical Vienna Woods with diverse flora and fauna. With suitable sturdy footwear, the hiking trails with gentle to moderate ascent are an experience for all ages.