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A somewhat challenging hike from Kobersdorf to the Landsee ruin and back to the starting point via the historically significant "Judensteig".
This hike leads you along the traces of the Jewish communities in Burgenland. From Kobersdorf with the Jewish synagogue to the Landsee ruin and back via the "Judensteig". The Landsee ruin offers stunning views, on one side to Lake Neusiedl and on the other to the Bucklige Welt and the Wechsel region. That brings us to the "Judensteig" and how it got its name.
With the imperial expulsion from the Styrian lands by Emperor Maximilian I, the Jews fled eastward. Here, the Jews found refuge through the Esterházy counts. The Jews traveled as itinerant merchants through the lands because they had to pay protection money and provide for their families.
For the Jewish merchants, there was a separate decree from Emperor Leopold I, indicating that the Jews were additionally charged.
Therefore, it was not surprising that especially the Jews tried to avoid these costs. Because the so-called "Binkeljuden", who had neither horse nor cart, could make do with a woodland path to reach their trading destinations.
The "Judensteig" was a toll-free route. It is the connection from Kobersdorf to the Landsee castle ruin. At the same time, it was the gateway to their customers at markets and farms in the areas of Kirchschlag, Wiesmath, Lichtenegg, and Edlitz as well as Wiener Neustadt.
The farms named "Judenbauer" served as overnight accommodations for the Jewish merchants.
Author’s recommendation
A visit to the synagogue and the castle in Kobersdorf is worthwhile.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
To the Dorfwirtn & Pizzeria Trattoria di CrystallSafety information
This hike along the Judensteig should mainly be undertaken by experienced hikers. A mobile phone should definitely be taken along.
Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
You walk on well-developed paths, gravel roads, asphalt, natural paths, streets, but also on trails and sometimes very steep ascents.
Synagoge Kobersdorf
Schloss Kobersdorf
Beekeeping Schlossmühle
Museum – „Das Heimathaus“
To the Dorfwirtn & Pizzeria Trattoria di Crystall
Brauerei Kobersdorf
Jewish Cemetery Kobersdorf
Hausensteiner organic delicacies
Nature park swimming lake Kobersdorf
Burgenland’s Stone Museum
Burgruine Landsee
Public transport
by VOR bus
BAST (Burgenland call taxi)
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Directions
A2, S31
Federal and state roads
Parking
Free at the starting point!
Coordinates
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Equipment
Good footwear, comfortable clothing, drinking water, snacks, as well as rain and sun protection
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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