Kaisersteig Circular Hiking Route Gutenstein

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3,99 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 160 m elevation gain
Descent: 160 m elevation gain

Picturesque, moderately steep circular hiking trail over the Kaisersteg and through Gutenstein.

Starting point of the tour: Waldbauernmuseum Gutenstein
Tour destination: Waldbauernmuseum Gutenstein

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3,99 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 160 m elevation gain
Descent: 160 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
3/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point475 m
Highest point615 m

Round tour
Nice views
Suitable for families and children

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Description

Gutenstein combines culture and nature. In the village, visitors will find a fire department museum, the forest farmers' museum and Hoyos Castle, as well as the pilgrimage and parish church, the mountain cemetery and the Servite monastery. The Raimund Memorial and the Gutenstein Festival round off the cultural offerings. Gutenstein is also surrounded by beautiful countryside. This circular hiking trail takes you through the village and along pleasant forest paths. The Kaisersteig trail leads up to the ridge, where you can rest on a bench and enjoy the view of the Schneeberg.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a completely beautiful and safe experience. Please note the following:PreparationMake sure when choosing the route that it matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather report in advance. The weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Always start out properly equipped (e.g., rain protection).Check if the huts and snack stations you want to visit on the way are open. Inform someone about your route choice and planned return time before you set off.
Equipment Always take appropriate maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for the route, take sun and rain protection, as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone and save the emergency number for mountain rescue: 140
Route description We start at the Waldbauernmuseum and walk through the Bleichgarten towards the fire station. At the fire station, we keep left along Längapiestingstraße next to the castle gardens until we reach the Lohmühle. Here we find a sign saying "Kaiserstieg"; we turn left over a bridge. We always keep left and see a second sign with the inscription "Kaiserstieg" (hidden and mounted too high). We continue along the Ofenbach stream to the old quarry. Again, we keep left and walk up moderately steep switchbacks to the ridge. Then we turn left and follow the path down into the village.
Parking Free parking available at the Waldbauernmuseum.
Getting there From Vienna or Graz, take the A2 to the Wöllersdorf exit, then continue on B21 towards Gutenstein. In Gutenstein, make a slight right onto Markt to the Waldbauernmuseum.
Public transport Take the regional train from Wr. Neustadt main station towards Gutenstein to the final stop, then continue on foot along federal road 21 to the Waldbauernmuseum. (approx. 2 km) Also note the bus schedules from Wr. Neustadt to Gutenstein. More information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Visit one of the many sights in Gutenstein!

Recommended period

Municipality of Gutenstein, www.gutenstein.at

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

Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026