Helenental route

©Wienerwald Tourismus GmbH / Christoph Kerschbaum

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 22,49 km
Duration: 2:20 h
Ascent: 499 m elevation gain
Descent: 499 m elevation gain

Beautiful cycle path through the Helenental valley! Almost the entire cycle path leads through the forest and is wonderful to cycle on in summer. One of the most beautiful cycle paths in the Vienna Woods.

Starting point of the tour: Stift Heiligenkreuz
Tour destination: Stift Heiligenkreuz

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 22,49 km
Duration: 2:20 h
Ascent: 499 m elevation gain
Descent: 499 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6

Lowest point256 m
Highest point433 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops

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Description

Heiligenkreuz Abbey - Siegenfeld - Rosental - Helental - Mayerling - Heiligenkreuz Abbey

safety instructions Before each ride, check the functionality of brakes, tires, and suspension fork/shock absorber. Always ride with hazard awareness and controlled speed and adapt the route choice to the group's riding skills and the terrain. The Fair Play rules must be observed at all times.Single/shared trails as well as built routes in trail parks and trail centers often have stones, roots, steep sections, steps, and sharp turns that require certain riding skills. When in doubt, simply dismount and push the bike.
Equipment A safe and functional mountain bike is a prerequisite for all routes. Helmet and gloves protect in case of falls and can be supplemented with knee and elbow pads on single/shared trails. A modern mountain bike with disc brakes and sufficient tire profile is recommended. For single and shared trails from the red difficulty level, a full suspension bike with modern geometry is recommended. Tools, tire levers, pump, and spare tube help in case of a breakdown. Enough provisions (drinks and food) should be carried as well as a mobile phone and wind/rain jacket.
Route description We start at Stift Heiligenkreuz and follow the B11 until we turn right into Siegenfelderweg. Finally, we arrive in Siegenfeld, where we keep heading south and then turn right in Rosental into a forested area that leads us to Helenental. Here we first follow the Helenental cycle path and then veer off into the terrain to calmly reach Mayerling. There we cross the B210 and cycle back to Stift Heiligenkreuz on a forest path.Surface: Asphalt 44%, gravel 39%, forest/meadow 17%
Getting there Coming from Vienna on the A21 towards Linz/St. Pölten, exit Heiligenkreuz, B11 to Heiligenkreuz.
Editor’s tip Information on possible excursion destinations:HeiligenkreuzAllandDining options with award:Monastery inn Stift HeiligenkreuzGasthof SkilitzOther dining options:Seminar and event hotel KrainerhütteCountry inn CholerakapelleAugustinerhütteGasthof Zum alten JagdschlossUpdated on: 28.02.2022

Recommended period

The elevation data for this route was calculated based on the A-MAP. Due to different map bases from routing/navigation apps and devices, slightly different values are unavoidable. More information can be found in the following blog post!

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Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026