Circular hike to the Araburg

©Wienerwald Tourismus GmbH / Andreas Hofer

Difficulty: Easy

Kaumberg is the westernmost municipality in Triestingtal, just before Gerichtsberg, the watershed between Triestingtal and Gölsental. The difference between the rolling hills of the Vienna Woods and the Alpine foothills is already clearly evident here. Shorter hikes through hilly cultural landscapes are possible to the north and east of the village of Kaumberg.

Starting point of the tour: Kaumberg, market square
Tour destination: Kaumberg, market square

Difficulty: Easy

Fitness level required:
1/6
Overall experience:
6/6
Scenery:
6/6

Lowest point0 m
Highest point0 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops

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Tip/fun fact: At almost 800 meters above sea level, Araburg Castle is the highest castle ruin in Lower Austria. You can enjoy unforgettable views from the 27-meter-high keep.

safety instructions Despite the most careful research, routes may be subject to unforeseen short-, medium-, or even long-term closures (e.g., due to forest restrictions by landowners). Parking options recommended by us may be private or fee-based – please pay attention to signage on site. Some paths may partly or entirely lead through fee-charging businesses/areas (e.g., nature parks or gorges). This is usually explicitly mentioned in the description. All information is provided without guarantee and use of the paths is at your own risk. Any path closures and notices from hunters and landowners must be observed.
Equipment Sturdy footwear, water, rain protection
Route description Our path lies on the Via Sacra and the Vienna Pilgrim’s Way, and simultaneously on the long-distance hiking trail 06, and is accordingly marked in red, sometimes also green. We start our hike at the market square in Kaumberg. Past the war memorial with the barrel fountain (which supplied residents with drinking water until the 1950s, a nice rest spot), we immediately go right before the local museum up the steps to the parish church. Over the cemetery and through the mountain settlement, we leave the local area after about 1 km and follow a slightly ascending meadow path to the Mayerhof. Soon the Araburg is visible, offering a beautiful photo motif. We also see the parking lot of the Araburgstüberl, from which the ascent could be significantly shortened. From here, we enter the shady forest, where a trail leads us directly to the Araburg, the highest castle in Lower Austria. Visiting the partly well-preserved ruin from the 12th century is worthwhile. The view from the plateau of the bergfried is breathtaking. Before we begin the return journey, a visit to the cozy castle tavern is recommended. About 400 m east of the Araburg, we leave the long-distance hiking trail 04 to the right and follow the red markers to the barrier; from here we also have a yellow marker. Back in the village, we walk past the Kollmannshof and the Brennhof. Above the settlement area, a rest spot by the wayside cross invites you to linger and enjoy the wonderful view towards the Araburg and the pre-Alps. Via the Sonnenhang settlement, we return to the starting point.
Parking Kaumberg/Triesting Marktplatz
Public transport By bus to the stop "Kaumberg/Triestingtal Marktplatz"
Editor’s tip Refreshment options along the routeKirchenwirt Familie HalbwaxCafe Maria TheresiaAraburg "Burgstüberl"Tip!The Triestingtal offers other beautiful hiking and cycling routes as well as excursion destinations. Why not visit the Triestingtal Heritage Museum, which provides insights into the region’s craft traditions. More information can be found here - Triestingtal. Updated on: 18.11.2020

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Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026