Great Leitenviertel Path

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Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4,94 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 179 m elevation gain
Descent: 175 m elevation gain

Scenic circular hiking route through the Leitenviertel district of the spa town Bad Schönau!

Starting point of the tour: Village square Bad Schönau
Tour destination: Village square Bad Schönau

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4,94 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 179 m elevation gain
Descent: 175 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
6/6
Scenery:
6/6

Lowest point457 m
Highest point610 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children

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Description

Anyone who wants to explore the beautiful landscape of the Bucklige Welt is right in Bad Schönau. Here there is not only an extensive spa offer, but also numerous hiking trails to explore. You can take a break from everyday life, forget worries and stress, and simply enjoy nature. Hiking maps of Bad Schönau are available at the municipal office or in the spa businesses. East of the Bad Schönau town center lies the Leitenviertel, which can be explored on a circular route in less than two hours. The path is mostly flat and does not require above-average fitness. First, you listen to the babbling of the Zöbernbach, then hike moderately uphill and recover in the fresh air. Via the Maierhöferstraße you return to the town, where numerous places to eat await and you can take another stroll through the spa park.

Equipment Always carry suitable maps. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description From the village square, turn left onto the main road heading towards the federal road. Before the federal road, turn right and first walk along the Zöbernbach. After about 500 meters, turn right into the forest to moderately ascend to the Tannheiß. Following the path straight ahead, you reach a paved forest road, which you follow to the right. In the curves, the path soon descends from the height again and at Wagenhofer you reach Maierhöfnerstraße. Follow this back into the village. Turn right onto the main road to return to the village square.
Parking Parking is available at the village square.
Getting there From Vienna: Take the South Motorway A2, exit Krumbach. At exit 76-Krumbach, drive towards Krumbach/Hungary and continue via the Krumbach junction onto the B55. In Bad Schönau, turn right onto the main road. Turn right onto Kurhausstraße.From Graz: Take the South Motorway A2, exit Aspang-Zöbern. Turn right onto L137. Follow the road. Turn right onto Kirchschlager Str./B55. In Bad Schönau, turn right onto the main road. Turn right onto Kurhausstraße.
Public transport More information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at.
Editor’s tip If you want to combine your hike with a stay in Bad Schönau, the VitalZeit Hotel Weber or the Gesundheitshotel Königsberg are the right places!

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Today, 12.02.2026

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