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Hiking in the Vienna Woods

Slow down between green forests and breathtaking views

Discover impressive natural scenery

1,300 square kilometres of incomparable nature near a metropolis of over a million inhabitants: from the Vienna Basin to the Traisen and Gölsen regions,rolling sandstone ridges in the west, rugged limestone cliffs in the east, deciduous and pine forests interspersed with meadows and fields. The hiking paradise in the Vienna Woods Biosphere Reserve offers fantastic hiking trails for every season.

Best of hiking in the Vienna Woods

55 hiking tips

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    Peilstein adventure trail

    In the popular climbing paradise in the Vienna Woods, climbing in all its diversity is also an ever-present topic for excursionists. The Peilstein adventure trail illuminates the topic of climbing from different angles and is specially designed for families with children.

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    The Towers of the Vienna Woods

    The "Towers of the Vienna Woods" are strung together like pearls from bygone times along the massive limestone mountain range from Mödling to Bad Vöslau. Framed by the extensive deciduous and mixed forest area of the Vienna Woods Biosphere Reserve, each of the unique lookout points inspire with 360-degree panoramic views from various perspectives far across the entire Vienna Woods and the Thermenregion Vienna Woods.

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    Circular route to the Jubiläumswarte

    The hike is quite long and steep for children and is not suitable for baby carriages. It is a nice hike along beautiful, but sometimes very steep paths (after the "Paradies"). There is a beautiful view from the Satzberg.

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    From Kahlenberg to Sophienalpe

    A beautiful hiking tour starting from the popular Kahlenberg to the Sophienalpe. A trail that is suitable for families and children.

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    Circular hike around Exelberg

    Rather leisurely hike. There are several playgrounds for children along the way. The only challenging part is the steep path from the Rieglerhütte up to the Sophienalpe. From the "Red Cross" you have a beautiful view over Vienna.

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    The top 30 hikes

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    All Vienna Woods hiking routes

Pilgrimage routes through the vienna woods

Hikes by the water

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    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance18,35 km
    • Duration5:30 h

    Stories from the Vienna Woods. The hiking trail - Stage 1

    Hiking tour Starting from Stop Baden bei Wien Strandbad
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    • DifficultyModerate

    Circular hike Steinwandklamm

    Hiking tour Starting from At Jausenstation Reischer
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    • DifficultyEasy

    1st Vienna Water Pipeline Path - Section 2

    Hiking tour Starting from Thermalbad Bad Vöslau

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