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Burgenland Trails: Head Trail
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Burgenland TrailsPhoto: stills&emotions, Burgenland Tourismus
The Head Trail is the entry trail for the whole family. An easy mountain bike route suitable for all fitness levels. Basic technical knowledge is sufficient.
The Headtrail connects all trail entrances from the highest point of Burgenland towards the parking lot at the pass height and is rather flat. The upper part is technically designed with stones and roots, while from the middle onwards, it is perfect to start the world of trails also with children.
Author’s recommendation
The "climb" of the two kilometers from the pass height to the observation tower at Geschriebenstein is rewarded with a brilliant view. In the best case, you can even see Lake Neusiedl here. The tower, which is half in Austria and half in Hungary, also marks the highest point of Burgenland.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Uphill goes via a closed forest road, which is shared respectfully with pedestrians.
Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
Downhill: From the rest area at the Geschriebenstein lookout tower heading west to the Ranch parking lot.
Uphill: From the Ranch parking lot uphill heading east to the Geschriebenstein lookout tower via the forest road.
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Geschriebenstein
Aussichtsturm am Geschriebenstein
Observation tower Geschriebenstein
Írottkő Lookout Tower
Public transport
You can get to Burgenland from Vienna and Graz by bus or train. The ÖBB Nightjet sleeping car, couchette or seat travel takes you from Villach/Innsbruck to Vienna, as well as from Feldkirch, Düsseldorf, Hamburg Altona, Livorno Centrale station to Graz.
You can reach South Burgenland from Graz by Südburgenland bus.
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Directions
From Vienna, the easiest way to get to South Burgenland is via the A1, A21, A3, A4 or S31 motorways/highways; from Graz via the A10 then the A2, or the A9 then the A2 roads.
Parking
Southern part
Lake Rohonc: Many parking spaces are available next to the lake to access the Burgenland Trails from the south. On the Geschriebenstein South Trails (up- & downhill route), you first arrive at the Ranch parking lot (pass height [B56 main road, pass]), then you can continue towards Írott-kő from there.
Central part
Ranch parking lot: In the central part of the trails, cars can be parked at the Ranch parking lot, which is directly located at the pass (pass height) [B56 main road]. From here, you can either ride the Rechnitz Trail (downhill) towards Lake Rohonc or take the uphill version of the Head Trail towards Írott-kő.
Northern part
Margit lookout (Margarethenwart): On the northern side of the Burgenland Trails, parking is possible at the Margit lookout. From there, via the Paulusbrunnen (Pálkút) Trail (up- & downhill route), you can reach the Lake Vár (Lockenhaus/Burgsee), where sufficient parking spaces are available. From the north, you can then reach the Geschriebenstein North Trails (up- & downhill route) continuing to Írott-kő.
Coordinates
Equipment
Bicycle helmet and possibly protective gear
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions