G´schichten aus dem Wienerwald. The hiking trail - Stage 2

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 21,78 km
Duration: 7:30 h
Ascent: 566 m elevation gain
Descent: 655 m elevation gain

The second stage of the G'schichten aus dem Wienerwald hiking trail takes us away from Alland. On this tour, we return to Baden via Heiligenkreuz.

Starting point of the tour: Bus stop Alland Hauptplatz (center)
Tour destination: Bus stop Baden bei Wien Strandbad

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 21,78 km
Duration: 7:30 h
Ascent: 566 m elevation gain
Descent: 655 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point237 m
Highest point451 m

Stage tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus

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Description

Tip/Fun-Fact: Along this hike there are two historical and cultural Excursion destinations for a detour: The Karmel Mayerling and the Lower Austrian Top Excursion Destinations Heiligenkreuz Abbey

The 39 km long circular hike "G'schichten aus dem Wienerwald. The hiking trail" tells of the cultural and historical significance of this special region in the middle of the Vienna Woods Biosphere Reserve in two scenically varied stages.
The first stage starts in Baden and leads along the much-sung about romantic "Wegerl im Helenental" along the Schwechat to Alland, where the second stage leads back to Baden via Heiligenkreuz and Siegenfeld.
Excursion destinations, such as those in the imperial city of Baden, Heiligenkreuz Abbey or the Carmel Mayerling, are just some of the numerous highlights, which are described at a total of 35 stations with interesting anecdotes by author Gabriele Hasmann.
Gourmets will definitely get their money's worth on this hike, as there are not only numerous idyllic places to visit, but also several traditional hosts who invite you to linger and enjoy their culinary delights.

Watch out children! Families can look forward to three very special "nosey tours" along the circular hike. These shorter circular trails, adapted for children and starting from Baden, Heiligenkreuz and Alland respectively, will delight them with exciting discoveries about the "Stories from the Vienna Woods".

For more information about the hiking trail, visit the G'schichten aus dem Wienerwald Homepage.

safety instructions Despite careful research, unexpected short-, medium- or even long-term closures (e.g., due to forestry restricted areas by landowners) may occur on the routes. Parking spaces recommended by us may partly be private or fee-based – please pay attention to on-site signage. Some paths may partially or entirely lead through fee-based establishments/areas (e.g., nature parks or gorges). However, this is usually explicitly pointed out in the description. All information is provided without guarantee, and using the paths is at your own risk. Any path closures as well as notices from hunting and landowners must be observed.
Equipment Sturdy footwear, water, rain protection
Route description We march back again directly next to the Schwechat downstream to Mayerling. Passing the fateful castle, we walk from here on the long-distance hiking trail (Via Sacra, 01, 06) to Heiligenkreuz. Continuing east, past the Cistercian monastery, and leaving the long-distance trail at the edge of the town. Now we turn right onto the Siegenfeldweg, follow the yellow marking to the White Cross and then come to Rosental and down into the Helenental via the Schwarzberg (blue). Upon reaching the federal road B210, we only walk a short section back up the country road, but immediately turn right next to the Purbach and continue to follow the yellow marking. About 350 m after the Jugendbrunnen, we turn left towards the Theresienwarte (magnificent view). Then we go down to the Rudolfshof and back to the starting point via hiking trail 40.
Parking Parking in Baden: Strandbad parking lot, Helenenstraße parking lot, Doblhofgasse parking lotParking in Alland: Hauptstraße 51 parking lot, Hauptplatz parking lot, Kirchengasse parking lotPlease make sure to park only where it is publicly allowed!!
Public transport Starting point: By bus to the stop "Alland Hauptplatz (center)"End point: By bus to the stop "Baden bei Wien Strandbad"Vor route planner
Editor’s tip Places to eat along / near the routeGasthof zum Alten JagdschlossCafe Restaurant RudolfshofCafe BlickweitHotel Schloss WeikersdorfCafe Restaurant DoblhofparkGasthof Gabriele MartinekInn Culture BusinessesKlostergasthof Stift HeiligenkreuzGasthof SkilitzTop HeurigerHeuriger ZiererTips / Excursion destinationsAlland dripstone caveTheresienwarteRauhenstein castle ruinsThermal beach bath BadenBadener Rosarium/DoblhoffparkCarmel MayerlingCistercian Abbey Stift HeiligenkreuzOvernight accommodations along / near the routeGasthof zum Alten JagdschlossDas EinserPension HelenentalHotel Pension RauchHotel Schloss WeikersdorfAurelius PensionHealth and spa hotel Badener HofPension ElfyHotel Sacher Baden

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Wienerwald Tourismus GmbH
Hauptplatz 11, 3002 Purkersdorf
Tel.: 02231/62176
E-mail: office@wienerwald.info
Website: www.wienerwald.info

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026