Wittgenstein route in Trattenbach

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3,60 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 166 m elevation gain
Descent: 166 m elevation gain

Entertaining themed trail with wonderful views, beautiful resting places and Wittgenstein's quotes for reflection

Starting point of the tour: Wittgenstein Museum Trattenbach
Tour destination: Wittgenstein Museum Trattenbach

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3,60 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 166 m elevation gain
Descent: 166 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
4/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point731 m
Highest point885 m

Tour route
Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus

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Description

The Wittgensteinweg begins between Dretenpacherhof and the municipal office and the first green plaque with the philosopher's words greets you here. Continue slightly uphill along the asphalted path with great views. Keep right and continue uphill along the forest path to the next signposts. Follow the blue markings to the highest point of the hike, the Trahtkapelle (Markuskapelle) at 835 meters. The rest area behind the chapel has a quiet location and beautiful views of the mountains. Then keep right and follow the forest path downhill and right again to the meadow that leads through a small gate onto the toll road. Turn left down the gravel road past the Webermaterl to the country road. The path then leads right along the road, left past the factory building and straight on to the Schneeweißkapelle chapel. With a view of the village and accompanied by the sound of the stream, you reach the last quote on the way to the starting point - "School is the place where the world begins for every child!

Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for the route. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140PreparationMake sure when choosing the route that it matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change surprisingly fast. Therefore, always set out properly equipped (e.g., rain protection).Check if the inns you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and your planned return before you start.
Parking Parking is available either at the rectory or on the square in front of the Wittgenstein Museum
Getting there Take the S6 exit Gloggnitz and continue on Höllental Str./B27, turn left to stay on Höllental Str., then turn right onto Schlaglstraße, pass Wartenstein Castle towards Schlagl - Otterthal and Trattenbach.
Public transport From Gloggnitz station take line 367 to the Feuerwehr Otterthal stop. From there continue with line 368 to the center of Trattenbach.Information on the timetable can be found at Routenplaner VOR AnachB
Editor’s tip Those who want to shorten the route have the option to hike up the Mautnerweg to the right after the small gate and return the same way to Detenpacherhof.For a longer stay or a stopover, the Gasthaus Hubertushof is recommended.

Recommended period

More information:

Municipality of Trattenbach

Austrian Ludwig Wittgenstein Society

Exhibition "Ludwig Wittgenstein and Trattenbach"

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026