Winter hike to Eichbüchl in Katzelsdorf

©Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich - Bad Erlach

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 9,52 km
Duration: 2:41 h
Ascent: 220 m elevation gain
Descent: 220 m elevation gain

On this circular hiking trail, you can ideally enjoy the winter nature without difficulties or steep inclines.

Starting point of the tour: Katzelsdorf Castle
Tour destination: Katzelsdorf Castle

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 9,52 km
Duration: 2:41 h
Ascent: 220 m elevation gain
Descent: 220 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point274 m
Highest point494 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus

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Description

The starting point is Katzelsdorf Castle. The district of Katzelsdorf lies nestled between the Leitha and the Rosaliengebirge and has a lot to offer. In the district of Eichbüchl along the route, there are wonderful viewpoints over vineyards and Eichbüchl Castle. The panorama invites you to linger and relax.

The return goes back to Katzelsdorf along the Leitha, where unspoiled nature awaits.

Your physical well-being is also very well taken care of, as you pass many Heurigen and restaurants on the round trip.

Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. 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: 140Do not forget headwear and gloves, in any case avoid hypothermia!
Route description The first stage starts at Katzelsdorf Castle. Follow the path along the Wiener Alpenbogen eastwards, cross the Werkskanal bridge and the Leitha bridge on the wooden footbridge. Immediately after the Leitha, turn right onto a gravel path, pass the Leitha wayside shrine, and follow the signs to the Wiener Alpenbogen through the shady floodplain forest. At the beginning of a parking lot, leave the floodplain forest and turn left into Kapellauweg, continue to Dammstraße and turn right there. Pass house number 2 on the right and follow the gently ascending gravel path. Follow the signs slightly right uphill for a few meters until you reach a vineyard. With the first views of Hohe Wand, Schneeberg, and Rax, follow the path and turn onto a meadow path before the hedge. On the right, see the Redemptorist Monastery of Katzelsdorf; the fenced path leads into a gravel road, turn left here. Before a barrier at the forest edge, the path leads right onto a footpath, cross a small forest area, and arrive at the Eichbüchl viewpoint with a rest area, which is a few meters to the right. From the restaurant Görg, follow the marking of the Katzelsdorf summit trail (KA 1). Turn left onto Dr. Karl Renner Weg, which leads to a gravel path. Then turn right onto a path. Cross the upcoming intersection and follow the path uphill. At the T-junction, keep left. This is the highest point of the path; from here, it goes downhill. The path makes a sharp right curve, follow it. At the next T-junction, keep left again. Cross the following intersection and continue straight on the path until the fork. Choose the left path and follow it until it leads to a short gravel path. Back in Katzelsdorf, go straight ahead along forest path, Triftweg, and Leithaweg. Finally, the Leithaweg leads back to Mühlgasse, turn right towards the castle.
Parking Parking spaces are available at the forecourt of Katzelsdorf Castle.
Getting there Coming from Vienna or Graz on the A2, at Wiener Neustadt, turn onto the S4 towards Eisenstadt and take the Katzelsdorf exit. Then turn right and follow the signs to Katzelsdorf Castle in Katzelsdorf.
Public transport For more information visit www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip At the excellent Katzelsdorf Heurigen and gastronomy establishments, you can order delicacies to take away and enjoy them at home in peace.The Tin Figure World is also worth a visit!

Recommended period

Current weather on site

2° to 9°

Today, 12.02.2026

Light rain

Wind speed1,4 km/h

3° to 12°

Tomorrow, 13.02.2026

Cloudy

Wind speed2,3 km/h

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