Cultura Trail Roman Way Eichgraben

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 11,30 km
Duration: 4:25 h
Ascent: 298 m elevation gain
Descent: 323 m elevation gain

This circular tour offers the opportunity to explore the Vienna Woods in the footsteps of the Romans. You hike along ancient paths to burial mounds from the 1st century A.D. You not only enjoy views of the Buchberg, but can also visit the Vienna Woods Museum. It houses a large archaeological, geological and folkloristic collection and presents the exciting "Living Crafts" event.

Starting point of the tour: Eichgraben, Eichgraben-Altlengbach Station

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 11,30 km
Duration: 4:25 h
Ascent: 298 m elevation gain
Descent: 323 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point255 m
Highest point419 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops

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This circular tour in the footsteps of the Romans begins in the center of Eichgraben, where hikers will find numerous places to stop for refreshments. A visit to the Wienerwald Museum located here is a first highlight. Take the opportunity to find out about Roman coins and their significance as a means of communication and propaganda, as well as the biographies of the personalities depicted on them. In the outdoor area of the museum, you can also marvel at the reconstruction of a Roman tomb from the 1st - 2nd century AD. In addition to the archaeological, geological and folkloristic collection, the "Living Crafts" event, in which experienced experts present their art with old tools, is an interesting experience for young and old alike. The tour continues along the Eichgrabner Höhenwanderweg trail into the forest. On winding paths, you explore a section of the Vienna Woods Biosphere Reserve with its unique cultural landscape in Europe. Clearly visible information boards provide information about the Roman transportation network in this area of the empire, as well as the history of the Vienna Woods and the profession of charcoal burner. Finally, Finsterleiten offers the opportunity to marvel at Roman burial mounds in the great outdoors. There were once seven burial mounds here, but only two of them are still visible today due to road construction. The way back to Eichgraben offers numerous views of the nearby Buchberg and the Anunziata monastery. In summer, a detour to the Wienerwaldbad is worthwhile.

Equipment
Normal hiking equipment
Route description
The route starts at Eichgraben station. Head south along Bahnstraße and immediately turn left into Kirchenstraße. At the end of the street are the Vienna Woods Cathedral and the Herz-Jesu Chapel. Turn left here and stroll along the Hauptstraße. After a short time, you pass the Vienna Woods Museum, which offers insights into the history and culture of the region. Follow the green/yellow marking no. 5 and cross the B44 at a roundabout. Then walk along Friedhofsstraße until at its end you turn left. Now begins a slightly steeper ascent. After a few meters, you enter the forest and follow the yellow/green marking no. 5 northwards. Upon reaching the summit, Kaiserspitz, the path merges with access no. 4. Continue through the forest, now downhill until you reach a gravel road with the information board "Hiking on Roman Traces". Turning left, you are on the Cultura Trail Roman Way and walk on ancient paths. After about 500 m you reach the next intersection, where you must turn right and cross a patch of meadow to then discover Roman burial mounds in the forest. From here, follow the blue marking through the forest for a short distance. At the next junction, follow the green/yellow marking again. Walk level towards the west through the forest, pass access no. 1 to the high altitude trail and finally exit the forest near Winten. Then walk along a gravel road to a country road. Turn left here and pass through the settlement of Erlaa. Here, you can take a small break at the inn "Wie z’Haus", known as "Pepi Tant’". You can also make a short detour to other Roman graves about 150 m away. From Erlaa, continue along the road always heading south, passing fields and with a view of Buchberg, following the green/yellow marking. You reach the village of Unter Oberndorf. Here the path turns left onto the B44, the main road. At the village exit, the sidewalk becomes a footpath beside the road. On the left side, there is a view of the Anunziata Monastery on the rock. Through the village of Furth you return to Eichgraben. Here the street is now called Wiener Straße. After about 800 m you reach a junction with Huttenstraße. Turn onto it, heading toward the town center. Then cross the Anzbach and after another approximately 500 m you are back at Freiheitsplatz.
Parking
Park & Ride facility at Eichgraben-Altlengbach station
Getting there
Motorway A1, exit Pressbaum; B44 towards St. Pölten/Neulengbach, turn left at the roundabout at the town entrance onto "Hauptstraße", then turn right onto "Bahnstraße".
Or motorway A1, exit Altlengbach; B19 towards Hainfeld, turn towards Altlengbach (main road), through Altlengbach, through Steinhäusl, through Eichgraben, then turn left onto "Bahnstraße"