Marienweg stage Lockenhaus - Kirchschlag in the Bucklige Welt

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 22,17 km
Duration: 5:45 h
Ascent: 119 m elevation gain
Descent: 16 m elevation gain

The first stage of the Marienweg leads from Lockenhaus through Burgenland into Lower Austria to the stage destination of Kirchschlag in der Bucklige Welt.

Starting point of the tour: Lockenhaus
Tour destination: Kirchschlag

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 22,17 km
Duration: 5:45 h
Ascent: 119 m elevation gain
Descent: 16 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point310 m
Highest point430 m

Stage tour
With refreshment stops

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The first stage of the Marienweg leads from Lockenhaus through Burgenland into Lower Austria to the stage destination of Kirchschlag in der Bucklige Welt.

From the Hungarian border town of Köszeg, the Marienweg leads via Lockenhaus at the foot of the Geschriebenstein through central Burgenland. On side roads with little traffic, you reach Langeck in Burgenland and shortly afterwards Deutsch Gerisdorf. After Bubendorf and past Pilgersdorf, the route leads to Steinbach in Burgenland. Shortly afterwards, at the "Radigundenstein", you pass the border with Lower Austria. The approximately 15-metre-high rock formation is named after Countess Radigunde, the mistress of Kirchschlag. This is said to have been her favorite place. Now you hike another 2 kilometers on a marked path to Kirchschlag.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly enjoyable and safe experience. Please note the following: PreparationMake sure when choosing the route that it matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast in advance. The weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Therefore, always set out properly equipped (e.g. rain protection).Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit on the way are open. Inform someone about your route choice and planned return before you start.
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 small snack. Bring your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description We start in Lockenhaus and walk through the village towards the west. Over Am Eilbach and the main road, we reach Langeck. We head north and walk through Deutsch-Gerisdorf and Bubendorf past Pilgersdorf along the Zöbernbach through Steinbach to Kirchschlag in the Bucklige Welt.
Parking Parking spaces are available at Lockendorf castle.
Getting there From Vienna take A2, A3 and S31 to Burgenland Str./B50 in Burgenland. Follow Burgenland Str./B50 until you reach Hauptstraße/B56 in Lockenhaus. From Graz take A2 to the Lafnitztal junction in Burgenland, take exit 111-Lafnitztal on A2. Take B50 to Hauptstraße/B56 in Lockenhaus.
Public transport Travel by train or rail replacement service from Wr. Neustadt to Mattersburg station. From there, take bus line 1824 to Lockendorf. More information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Take advantage of the overnight accommodation at the Hotel "Zur Post"- Hönigwirt at the stage destination in Kirchschlag!

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

Letzte Änderung: 27 Mar 2026