Janetschek Trail in Hochwolkersdorf

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4,86 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 96 m elevation gain
Descent: 96 m elevation gain

A compact hike in Hochwolkersdorf along the Janetschek Trail with interesting stations.

Starting point of the tour: Gasthaus Zur Gemütlichkeit, Dorfstraße 11, Hochwolkersdorf
Tour destination: Gasthaus Zur Gemütlichkeit, Dorfstraße 11, Hochwolkersdorf

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4,86 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 96 m elevation gain
Descent: 96 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
6/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point583 m
Highest point648 m

Tour route
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

A special kind of hike awaits you in Hochwolkersdorf. Here you can discover the Janetschek Trail. The writer and poet Albert Janetschek was born in Hochwolkersdorf, and the trail was created to commemorate his 80th birthday. At eight stations, hikers learn more about his life journey. The walking path is about four kilometers long and captivates at its highlights with a stunning view over the Bucklige Welt to Hochwechsel, Semmering, Rax and Schneeberg. The starting point of the hike is in the village or at Gasthaus Furthof, from where beautiful extensive field paths and streets with idyllic surroundings stretch out. A special highlight is Station Five, the Lustriegel, which promises an unforgettable view into the distance. At the end of the hike, the Gasthof zur Gemütlichkeit in the heart of the village invites you to stop for refreshments.

Equipment Always take suitable maps. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description The starting point of the hike is located on Dorfstraße at the Gasthaus zur Gemütlichkeit or alternatively on Brombergerstraße at the Gasthaus Furthof, where Station 1 is located. The circular hiking trail covers a total of four kilometers. At the beginning, the path leads west, always along the stations that describe Albert Janetschek's life journey. Soon the second station is reached. Turn left onto Hahnhof street to Station 3 and follow it south until the Hübenweg is reached. Turn left there to Station 4. Follow the path until the Lusthauriegelweg branches off on the left. The path leads over a field to Station 5, the Lustriegel. After enjoying the view, go back the same way and turn left into Schulgasse. At the end of Schulgasse, turn right onto Unter-Ort street, until Kirchenplatz becomes visible on the left. Stations 6 and 7 are located almost opposite each other there. Follow Hofstraße southeast and turn right before the Raiffeisenbank towards Gasthaus zur Gemütlichkeit. At the end of Dorfstraße, the culinary destination, Gasthaus zur Gemütlichkeit, is reached.
Parking A parking lot is available in front of Gasthaus Furthof.You can also park at Gasthaus zur Gemütlichkeit or on Dorfstraße itself.
Getting there From Vienna: start on A23, then A2 to Frohsdorfer Straße, take the S4 exit towards Lanzenkirchen, follow Frohsdorfer Str., then take Wiener Neustädter Str., Schleinz and L148 to Hochwolkersdorf
Public transport For more information visit www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Gasthaus Furthof is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, Gasthaus zur Gemütlichkeit on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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