Ofenbacher Weg-Lanzenkirchen-Rosalia (LA 3)

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 6,36 km
Duration: 2:15 h
Ascent: 337 m elevation gain
Descent: 2 m elevation gain

The Ofenbacher Weg from Lanzenkirchen into the Rosaliengebirge mountain range leads along romantic forest paths to beautiful views as far as the Tobiaskreuz cross and the path along the Wiener Alpenbogen - Arc of the Viennese Alps (trail).

Starting point of the tour: Municipal office Lanzenkirchen
Tour destination: Tobiaskreuz on the ridge of the Rosalia Mountains

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 6,36 km
Duration: 2:15 h
Ascent: 337 m elevation gain
Descent: 2 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point298 m
Highest point635 m

With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children

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Description

The leisure and sports community of Lanzenkirchen is part of the Bucklige Welt - Thermengemeinden region. On the Katzelsdorf-Bad Erlach stage of the "Am Wiener Alpenbogen - Arc of the Viennese Alps (trail)" hiking trail, there are 3 local trails that start in Lanzenkirchen. They invite pleasure hikers to get to know the scenic diversity of the thermal spa communities. One of these 3 local trails starting in Lanzenkirchen is the Ofenbacher Weg Lanzenkirchen-Rosalia. As its name suggests, the 6.2 km long trail leads through the district of Ofenbach from Lanzenkirchen to the ridge of the Rosalia to the Tobiaskreuz. The hike is slightly uphill, but does not require an above-average level of fitness or present any major difficulties. On the contrary: the hike offers the chance for peace and relaxation with the natural forest paths and wonderful panoramic views of Semmering, Rax and the Hohe Wand. If you want to fortify yourself before the tour, there are numerous places to stop for refreshments in Lanzenkirchen and Ofenbach, which also invite you to linger with culinary delights.

Equipment Always carry suitable maps. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to 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 The start is at the municipal office, from where you turn left into Schulgasse, which goes straight ahead over Ofenbachweg past the village church towards Rosalia. The Leitha is crossed, the road is followed and at the intersection with the roundabout you go straight ahead, reaching the Ofenbach main street. It goes through the district of Ofenbach and further towards Melberleiten. 1 km after leaving the village, follow the signpost pointing uphill to the left, which stands shortly after a pond on the left side of the path. The path now leads through the forest to a forest road with a magnificent panoramic view. Keep sharp right and at the next intersection (513m) turn left. On the distinctive clearing, turn left again. At the next fork, go right until you soon reach the Tobiaskreuz, where it is possible to continue hiking on the Wiener Alpenbogen trail.
Parking Parking available at the municipal office Lanzenkirchen.
Getting there Take the A2 motorway from Vienna or Graz to the Wr.Neustadt motorway junction, then follow the signs on the S4 towards Hungary/Eisenstadt/Mattersburg/Wr.Neustadt-South. Take the Lanzenkirchen exit on the S4. Turn right onto Frohsdorfer Straße, continue onto Wr. Neustädter Straße, straight onto Kleinwolkersdorf main street/Lanzenkirchen main street. Turn right into Schulgasse; the municipal office is on the right.
Public transport Find more information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Combine your hike with a stay at the Grandhotel Niederösterreicher Hof in Lanzenkirchen!

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Current weather in Lanzenkirchen

2° to 14°

Today, 05.03.2026

Mainly clear

Wind speed2,0 km/h

2° to 15°

Tomorrow, 06.03.2026

Mainly clear

Wind speed2,3 km/h

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Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026