Hike to Rudolf-Fordinal-Haus (from Pernitz)

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4,82 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 329 m elevation gain
Descent: 34 m elevation gain

Leisurely hike from Pernitz railroad station up the Großer Kitzberg to the Rudolf Fordinal Haus.

Starting point of the tour: Pernitz-Muggendorf station
Tour destination: Rudolf-Fordinal-Haus at Kitzberg

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4,82 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 329 m elevation gain
Descent: 34 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point423 m
Highest point751 m

With refreshment stops

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Description

The Rudolf-Fordinal-Haus is located in the Gutenstein Alps on the Großer Kitzberg between Pernitz and Waidmannsfeld. The inconspicuous self-catering hut run by the Alpine Society "Alpenfreunde" offers a relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle. At an altitude of 771 meters, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Alpine foothills from the beautiful panoramic terrace. The Rudolf Fordinal House also offers the opportunity to spend the night here.

The starting point of our tour is Pernitz train station, from here it is a leisurely walk up to the Kitzberg in less than 2 hours along the green-marked trail. The Fordinalhaus can also be reached from Waidmannsfeld in the same time. In Pernitz itself, there are numerous places to stay and eat. There are also several hiking options, such as the Biedermeier Adventure Trail and the trail along the Wiener Alpenbogen - Arc of the Viennese Alps (trail), either on the Öhlerschutzhaus-Pernitz stage or on the Pernitz-Waxeneckhaus stage.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly enjoyable and safe experience. Please note the following:Preparation Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast beforehand. The weather can change surprisingly quickly in the mountains. Always go out properly equipped (e.g. rain protection).Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your route choice and planned return before you leave.Further safety tips for your hike can be found here.
Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for the route, bring sun and rain protection, as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description We start directly from Pernitz station via Bahnstraße heading east. We turn right into Florianigasse. Then we walk along the railway tracks and cross them on the right via Geramühlgasse. We follow the street along Quellenstraße and turn left onto Stadionstraße. We are already in the Ortmann district. To the right, we go via Wildbacherstraße and then again right into Kitzbergstraße. From here we follow the street. Winding, we go uphill, always orienting ourselves to the green trail marking. This leads us left onto a path. After 400 meters, we turn left onto the path and then right uphill again. We walk about 100 meters until a path to the Rodulf-Fordinal-Haus branches off to the left.
Parking Park&Ride facility at Pernitz-Muggendorf station and parking spaces at the Pernitz municipal office available.
Getting there From Vienna or Graz, take the A2 motorway and leave the motorway at the Wöllersdorf exit, then follow the B21 signs to Pernitz.
Public transport From Wiener Neustadt main station by regional train (direction Gutenstein) to Pernitz-Muggendorf station. More information at www.oebb.at or www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Combine your hike with a stay in Pernitz, where numerous holiday apartments and guesthouses are available. You can spend the night, for example, at Haus Neptun, the Breakfast Pension Bäckerhaus, the Private Rooms Ulreich, or the Holiday Apartment Buchinger!

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Current weather on site

3° to 12°

Today, 12.03.2026

Cloudy

Wind speed2,1 km/h

4° to 16°

Tomorrow, 13.03.2026

Cloudy

Wind speed2,1 km/h

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

Market town Pernitz, www.pernitz.at +43 / 2632 / 72220

Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026