Wind turbine route - e-bike

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 23,23 km
Duration: 1:30 h
Ascent: 397 m elevation gain
Descent: 397 m elevation gain

E-bike route through Lichtenegg and Hollenthon. The wind turbine with viewing platform in Lichtenegg is the highlight of the tour. It is only possible to enter with a guided tour, which must be requested individually from the operator, but the view from below extends far over the 1000 hills of the Bucklige Welt and as far as Lake Neusiedl.

Starting point of the tour: Lichtenegg
Tour destination: Lichtenegg

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 23,23 km
Duration: 1:30 h
Ascent: 397 m elevation gain
Descent: 397 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point464 m
Highest point816 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops

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The wind turbine route is marked in light blue. It can be shortened in Hollenthon. Ambitious e-bikers can combine this route with the Hexenroute, Wetterroute or St. Anna Route.

safety instructions Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your experience and fitness. Inform yourself in advance about the weather forecast.
Equipment We recommend wearing a bike helmet on rides. Wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear. Think of rain and sun protection. Bring enough to drink.
Route description Start the route in Lichtenegg. Follow the main road and Maierhöfen. Turn right at Pürrerkreuz towards Pesendorf via Tafern. In Pesendorf, pass the wind turbine with observation platform (tours can be requested here office@bww.cc). In the forest afterwards, you can turn right to visit Mandl's goat farm. Continue along Pesendorf and Lehen until you reach Hollenthon. Possibility to take the connecting paths to the Hexenroute and the Annaroute. Otherwise, turn right, past the Posch guesthouse. (To shorten the route, you can turn right here onto L4101, then turn right again on the path.) Slightly turn left to Spratzeck, follow the road and then turn right into Spratzau. Follow the road layout and the Spratzbach, keep uphill on the right and return to Lichtenegg.The route is marked with signs "Windradroute Nr. 5" in light blue.
Parking Parking options at the e-bike rental stations at the municipal office.
Getting there If coming from Vienna, drive along the A2 to the Edlitz exit. Take the B55 and the L4176 and L145 to Lichtenegg.If coming from Graz, drive along the A2 to the Aspang exit. Take the L4179 and the L145 to Lichtenegg.
Public transport From Wiener Neustadt station, take the regional bus to Lichtenegg.More information can be found at fahrplan.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip E-bike rental at the municipal office in Lichtenegg.Catering:Guesthouse Posch, Hollenthondahoam, HollenthonAm Rosenhof - Mostheuriger, HollenthonGuesthouse zum Schönen Grund, LichteneggCafé Eggerl, LichteneggMostschank Familie Kornfell, LichteneggExcursions:Wind turbine with observation platform, Lichtenegg (only with guided tour!)Fortress church Lichtengg (with guided tour)Pilgrimage church Maria Schnee (with a short detour)Mandl's goat farm (with a short detour)

Recommended period

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

Adventure region Bucklige Welt south, www.buckligewelt.info, +43 676 / 3509806

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026