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Hiking tour Starting from Hutwisch car park near Hochneukirchen
From the gentle mountains to the land of Cider and sunshine
From the gentle mountains to the land of Cider and sunshine
From the Hutwisch parking lot via the Hutwisch (896m) with its popular viewing tower, the trail leads along the hilltops to Kalteneck and the newly built viewing platform (now affectionately known as the "Guglhupf" ) near Redlschlag. Supported by well-labeled panoramic maps, you can enjoy a panoramic view from Wechsel to Schneeberg, Bucklige Welt, Lake Neusiedl, Hungary, the Koralpe and Slovenia. The trail continues via a path to the Steinstückl and then along forest paths towards Bernstein. In Bernstein, you should definitely find out more about the art of cutting precious serpentine or visit the rock museum.
Proper behaviour when encountering grazing animals:
www.alpannonia.at/verhaltenstipps-fuer-wandergaeste-auf-beweideten-almen
Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your mountain experience and fitness level. Check the weather forecast beforehand. Weather in the mountains can change surprisingly fast. Therefore, always set off suitably equipped (e.g., rain protection).
Check if the huts and snack stations you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and your planned return before you start.
Cross-border hiking trail: Remember to take a passport or identity card with you!
Always carry suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate 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: 140
Parking available at the Hutwisch car park or in the town centre of Hochneukirchen
Via A2 exit Krumbach - B55 - Hochneukirchen
Via A2 exit Pinggau/Friedberg - Schäffernsteg to Hochneukirchen
By train to Aspang/Markt, bus to Hochneukirchen
More info: Public transport access to the Viennese Alps
A visit to the Rock Museum or a noble serpentine grinding workshop in Bernstein is worthwhile!
Further information can be found at:
Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026