Circular route to the Lanzenkirchen/Wiesen viewpoint

Hiking route from Lanzenkirchen station

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Elevation profile

15,81 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Route: 15,81 km
  • Ascent: 388 egm
  • Descent: 388 egm
  • Duration: 5:00 h
  • Lowest point: 294 m
  • Highest point:661 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Summit tour

Details for: Circular route to the Lanzenkirchen/Wiesen viewpoint

Brief description

The path leads from Lanzenkirchen station along the Rosalia circular hiking route to the 15-meter-high Lanzenkirchen/Wiesen viewpoint. There, you can enjoy amazing views to Lake Neusiedl and on the other side to the first 2,000-meter peaks of the Alps including Schneeberg and Rax.

In the village, there are traditional wine taverns (Heurigen) and many other places to stop for refreshments.

Starting point of the tour

Lanzenkirchen station

Destination point of the tour

Lanzenkirchen station

Route description Circular route to the Lanzenkirchen/Wiesen viewpoint

Walk along Bahngasse, at the end of the alley turn left and then right, crossing the river towards Frohsdorf. Walk along the road past Frohsdorf Castle to Felix Chapel. The path continues on the Rosalia circular hiking route. Go straight ahead there and at the roundabout turn left to Ofenbach. Go through the village and later turn left in the forest (Großer Kaiserwald), then go uphill following the signs of the Rosalia circular hiking route to the Tobias cross. Then turn left and briefly leave the Rosalia circular hiking route, passing Krieriegel. Shortly afterward, the viewpoint is reached.

Continue on the path and soon turn left towards Lanzenkirchen, the path now follows the Rosalia circular hiking route again. Follow the path and signage further to Frohsdorf. At Felix Chapel, turn left onto the first part of the hike, cross the river, turn left and then right and follow Bahngasse to the station.

Directions

Via B54 or via A2 onto S4, exit Lanzenkirchen

Parking

Free parking spaces are available in the village

From the main station of Wiener Neustadt to Lanzenkirchen station

Equipment

Always bring suitable maps. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for the route, take sun and rain protection, as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone along and save the emergency numbers for rescue services: emergency 144 / mountain rescue 140

Safety information

Detailed information on mountain safety: Be in good shape, get down safely

Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly enjoyable and safe experience. Please consider the following:

Preparation

Make sure the chosen route matches your mountain experience and fitness level. Check the weather report in advance. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly and unexpectedly. Therefore, always start well equipped (e.g., rain protection).

Check whether the huts and snack stations you plan to visit are open. Inform someone about your route choice and planned return before you set off.

Author's tip

Lanzenkirchen is very well accessible by public transport and offers several traditional wine taverns (Heurigen) and places to eat.

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