Hiking in Tullnerbach

Again the well-known Troppberg?  Yes, but on a special route! The return path via the Peilersteine is an enchanted gem and quite demanding in terms of orientation.

The Great Tullnerfeld Circular Hiking Route 475 (right bank of the Danube) and 675 (left bank of the Danube) covers a historic region nearly 200 km long, including the historic towns of Tulln, Traismauer, Mautern, Stein, Krems, and Stockerau; Greifenstein Castle; Göttweig Abbey; and Grafenegg Castle. It passes through the Tullnerfeld with its predominantly agricultural lands and floodplain forests along the Danube, as well as its surrounding areas such as the northern Vienna Woods, the eastern gateway to the Wachau, and the vineyard-dominated Wagram. The last printed guide for the route dates from 1999 and is no longer up to date in many areas—especially regarding places to eat (a revision is in preparation). For this digital multi-day hike, the stage and checkpoint divisions have been completely revised. The author walked the route in February and March 2025.

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.

Gablitz - Troppberg - Red Cross - Buchberg - Hochram - Hochramalpe - Gablitz

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

Varied circular hike on the Troppberg from Gablitz.

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.

Long-distance hiking in the flysch and sandstone zone of the northwestern 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.