Seebenstein Forest Educational Trail

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5,42 km
Duration: 1:40 h
Ascent: 63 m elevation gain
Descent: 63 m elevation gain

The approx. 2 km long, easy-to-walk forest trail is equipped with benches, table and bench sets, a shelter hut and the Robinson children's playground. Along the way, information boards and pictures provide interesting facts about the plants and forest products that grow there. This provides information about the large biocoenosis of the forest, its many tasks and uses.

Starting point of the tour: Seebenstein station
Tour destination: Seebenstein station

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5,42 km
Duration: 1:40 h
Ascent: 63 m elevation gain
Descent: 63 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point344 m
Highest point375 m

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

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The well-signposted trail leads mostly along a forest path, which can also be stony in places. There are information boards on the following topics:

MULTIPLE EFFECTS OF THE FOREST

BEHAVIOR IN THE FOREST

THE FOREST STEPS

EFFECT OF THE FOREST

PANORAMIC PANEL

MANAGEMENT OF THE FOREST

PLANTS AND ANIMALS WORTH PROTECTING

The trail has three main access points: Meierhof, Pfaffengraben and Schiltern

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a completely beautiful and safe experience. Please therefore note the following:PreparationMake sure when choosing the route that it matches your mountain experience and fitness. Inform yourself about the weather forecast in advance. The weather in the mountains can change surprisingly fast. Therefore, always start 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 choice of route and your planned return before you set off.You can find more safety tips for your hike here.
Equipment Always take suitable hiking maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, take sun and rain protection as well as water and something to eat. Bring your mobile phone and save the emergency number of mountain rescue: 140
Route description Coming out of the station, turn right. At the first opportunity (Pizzeria zum Spitz) turn left, follow the street over a creek and after the curve turn sharply right. After about 150 meters continue left into the forest and then keep left. After a while, the Robinson playground appears by Waldgasse. Continue following the signs, keep left again and walk along the edge of the forest to Thernberger Straße in Schiltern. Then take the same way back to Seebenstein station.
Parking Parking spaces are available in the village.
Getting there From Vienna and Graz: A2 South Motorway exit Seebenstein, turn right at the traffic lights and shortly afterwards turn left into the village of Seebenstein.
Public transport More information can be found at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Nearby:Seebenstein Castle RuinsSeebenstein Adventure ParkSeebenstein Park PoolTürkensturz RuinDining:Pizzeria zum SpitzZum Waldhaus

Recommended period

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

Opening hours: Mon - Thu 08:30 - 16:00 / Fri 08:30 - 13:00

Letzte Änderung: 20 Mar 2026