The hiking trail leads mainly through shady mixed forest.
Author’s recommendation
Must-see:
- Krahuletz Museum
- Former Movie Theater (designed by Clemens Holzmeister)
- Schubert Fountain
- Burial Chapel
- St. Vitus Chapel
- Dismans Monument (former execution site)
- Mayer Chapel
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileSafety information
Pack your cell phone and maps in your backpack; we also recommend a visit to the Krahuletz Museum—don't forget your NÖ-Card if you have one!
Tips and suggestions
Eggenburg Tourist Information
Krahuletzplatz 1
3730 Eggenburg
T: +43 2984 3400
tourismusinfo@eggenburg.at
www.eggenburg.at
www.facebook.com/eggenburg
www.instagram.com/mittelalterstadt_eggenburg/
Roadbook
The hiking trail leads mainly through shady mixed forest over the Vitusberg, Galgenberg, and Kalvarienberg. The trail starts at the Krahuletz Museum; cross Wienerstraße and turn left before the railroad bridge. The hike follows Kapellenweg to the Grabkapelle, then continues to the Vituskapelle, which offers a magnificent panoramic view. From there, continue south to the Galgenberg with the Dismas Monument (a former execution site) and then head back north over the Kalvarienberg, past the Mayerkapelle, and back to Eggenburg.
3D-Bogenparcour Eggenburg
Stadtmauerstadt Eggenburg
Eggenburg
Krahuletz-Museum
Tourismus-Information Eggenburg
Public transport
Franz-Josephs-Bahn: From Vienna's Franz-Josefs Station to Eggenburg. You can plan your exact route using the VOR route planner: https://anachb.vor.at/
Directions
From Vienna, take the A22 to Stockerau, then take the B4 toward Horn to Maissau; take the turnoff to Eggenburg on the B35 for another 8 km.
Or from Stockerau, take the B303 to Hollabrunn and continue on the B2 via Schöngrabern to Eggenburg.
Coming from the Westautobahn (A1), take the St. Pölten Ost exit and follow the S33 toward Krems to Gedersdorf; continue on the B35 through Straß and Mühlbach to the B4, then turn left toward Horn to Maissau, then take the turnoff for Eggenburg on the B35 to Eggenburg.
From the Czech Republic, take Route 413 via Hnanice/Mitterretzbach, then continue on the B35 via Retz to Eggenburg
Parking
Free public parking lot at the Eggenburg City Hall; access via Kühnringerstraße or Leinwandbleiche.
Eggenburg Main Square—short-term parking zone.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
"Eggenburg on the Move" Hiking and Recreation Map — available free of charge at the Eggenburg Tourist Information Office
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Sturdy shoes, functional clothing, plenty of food and drink (snacks, water, etc.)
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

User Questions