Schutzhaus am Buchberg

History of the lookout and the shelter on the Buchberg

At the end of the 19th century, the Neulengbach association "D'Wildegger" (named after Wildegg Castle in the district of Mödling, near Heiligenkreuz) decided to build a lookout on the Buchberg. This was completed in 1901 and the "Wildegger-Schutzhaus" opened next door in 1907. Both buildings burn down in 1923 after a lightning strike.

In 1924, "D'Wildegger" rebuilt the shelter, which underwent numerous extensions in the following years. However, the control room was never rebuilt and the popular excursion destination was renamed the "Hans Krieger Huts" after the former chairman of the "D'Wildegger" club.

In 1949, the shelter burned down again and a hut was used as a bar for a few years. In 1954, a new mountain inn began to be built privately, the outlines of which still exist today. After a change of ownership, the restaurant was closed in 1980.

In 1982, a citizens' initiative acquired the land immediately adjacent to the refuge and made it available to the public. In 2002, the municipalities of Neulengbach, Maria Anzbach and Asperhofen also succeeded in acquiring the land of the former refuge. The aim of the "Tourismusgemeinschaft Buchberg" association, to which the aforementioned municipalities belong, is to develop the Buchberg back into a popular excursion destination.

The refuge was therefore opened in 2003 and has been run by Irene Cevela and Gerhard Köcher since 2006.

After 81 years, the new, imposing 22.5-metre-high Buchbergwarte is opened on 26 September 2004.

Excursion destinations & inn

Especially for the cold season, we recommend our new winter garden with a magnificent view far into the foothills of the Alps. We have space for 20 people in the conservatory and would be delighted to receive a reservation on 02772/51309 or schutzhaus@buchberg.co.at.

In the menu you will find delicious soups, a good snack, fresh bread with..., down-to-earth and hut specialties, fish from the water, children's menu and sweets from the Mehlspeiseck.

Observatory

The observation deck reaches a total height of 22.5 meters. A total of 117 steps lead to the viewing platform, which is located at a height of 19.0 m.

Hiking routes

• From Rekawinkel to Neulengbach: leisurely hike - on clear days you can see the chain of peaks from Schöpfl to Ötscher and Dürrenstein, from one corner of the terrace of the inn you can even see part of the Totes Gebirge and the Traunstein.
  Total walking time 4 hours, difference in altitude around 350 meters.
• From Neulengbach am Buchberg: on the whole, a very leisurely, family-friendly loop over the Buchberg, ideal for a Sunday afternoon walk!
  Walking time ascent approx. 1 ½ hours
  Descent time approx. 1 hour

Mountain biking on the Buchberg - the Laurenzi route - mountain biking over the Buchberg

The beautiful Laurenzistrecke starts in Neulengbach at the recreation center and leads along the Laabenbach to Unterthurm. Continue via Altlengbach up to Hochstraß (some quite strenuous climbs). From there it is more downhill via Rekawinkel to Eichgraben. Then it's up to us on the Buchberg, where we are already waiting for you with refreshing drinks. After a wonderful panoramic view from the lookout point, the route leads back to the starting point in Neulengbach.

Route length: 42.2 km - 700 vertical meters
Asphalt: 26.3 km
Unpaved road/path: 15.9 km

Vouchers - Buchberg voucher

We have the ideal gift for every occasion: Buchberg vouchers for 5 or 10 euros!

Celebrate on the Buchberg

We would like to invite you to organize parties and celebrations of all kinds with us. We offer you a cold or warm buffet. Of course you can also eat a la carte or put together your own menu in consultation with the chef.

Our hall has room for 70 people. Please make a reservation by telephone on 02772/51309 or by e-mail to schutzhaus@buchberg.co.at