Winter hiking on the Bakabu children's experience trail at Hutwisch

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 5,38 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 136 m elevation gain
Descent: 136 m elevation gain

The circular path with the Bakabu listening experience stations leads from Hochneukirchen to the Hutwischwarte and back again.

Starting point of the tour: Center of Hochneukirchen
Tour destination: Center of Hochneukirchen

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 5,38 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 136 m elevation gain
Descent: 136 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
6/6
Scenery:
6/6

Lowest point760 m
Highest point894 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

Along the way, there are audio adventure stations for children and the young at heart.A story for children is told at 9 stations (book & audio), in which Bakabu and his best friend Charlie Gru, the clay pigeon, set off in search of the highest point in the Bucklige Welt - the place where the wind whistles more beautifully than anywhere else.On their way, they encounter a different animal at each stop, which brings them a little closer to their goal. They learn the story of the bearded Gretel ("boardate Gretl") and unravel the mystery of the legendary "white horse without a skull".

In between, recreational spots in the forest invite you to air out and relax.

Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Put on sturdy shoes adapted to the route, take sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140Don't forget headgear and gloves, at any rate avoid hypothermia!
Route description The route starts at the parking lot with a large information board in Hochneukirchen. At the Info & Genuss station in the village, you can stock up on regional specialties to be prepared for a break on the way. The path is marked with birdhouses, which lead along the entire route to the lookout and back again.The round begins then over the fountain square, then left over the panorama road and the short path. From there, keep right (always following the birdhouses) until you reach the Hutwischwarte. From there, you can reach the platform via steps, where, in good weather, you have a 360° view into 5 different states. The newly installed rest benches are ideal for a short break. Opposite the lookout, the round path continues and leads in a nice arc back to the starting point in Hochneukirchen. There, Konditorei Beiglböck awaits hungry stomachs.
Parking There are enough parking spaces in the center of town at the start of the circular route.
Getting there From Vienna and Graz, it is about 100 kilometers each to Hochneukirchen. Coming from Vienna, take the Krumbach exit, drive through the town of Krumbach, then turn right towards Hochneukirchen. Coming from Graz, take the Pinggau exit, via Sparberegg to Gschaidt and then on to Hochneukirchen.
Public transport Take the train to Edlitz-Grimmenstein or Aspang station, then continue by bus.More information at fahrplan.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip In the center of Hochneukirchen, there is the parish church, which is part of the Wehran churches route Bucklige Welt. The defense upper floor has been expanded; concerts and exhibitions take place here.Refreshments:s'HutwischKonditorei BeiglböckThe info and Genuss station supplies visitors with many regional products and informational material.

Recommended period

Current weather in Hochneukirchen

4° to 7°

Today, 11.02.2026

Cloudy

Wind speed1,0 km/h

3° to 9°

Tomorrow, 12.02.2026

Cloudy

Wind speed1,4 km/h

More info:

Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at / +43 2622 78960

Opening hours: Mon - Thu 08:30 - 16:00 / Fri 08:30 - 13:00

Bucklige Welt South, www.buckligewelt.info / +43 676 3509806