Kleine Pangratzebenrunde

©Wienerwald

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5,40 km
Duration: 1:30 h
Ascent: 132 m elevation gain
Descent: 135 m elevation gain

The market town of Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn is located on the eastern edge of the Lower Austrian Prealps, where the last hilly foothills descend into the Vienna Basin, on the so-called thermal line. Accordingly, the influence of the Pannonian climate is already strongly noticeable here, which can also be seen in the vegetation, predominantly black pine forests and oak forests, beech forests only on cooler northern slopes, as well as in the many vineyards. For hikers, the municipality offers many possibilities, all of which can be classified as rather leisurely, even on longer routes, as there are only a few meters of altitude to overcome. The highest mountain in the municipality, the Pfarrkogel (470 m), the parade excursion mountain of Berndorf, the Guglzipf (472 m) with an observation tower and huts, as well as the extensive forest landscapes between the municipality and Aigen can be hiked. No visitor should miss out on a walk around the symposium site (dry grassland Natura 2000 area, permanent sculpture exhibition, view). On your return from the hike, you can either stop off at one of the inns or visit one of the rustic wine taverns in Lindabrunn or Enzesfeld. The hikes presented here can also be easily undertaken by public transport (Enzesfeld train station). The best way to get to the starting point in Lindabrunn is via the Frauentalkreuz.

Starting point of the tour: Lindabrunn

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Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5,40 km
Duration: 1:30 h
Ascent: 132 m elevation gain
Descent: 135 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:1/6
Overall experience:3/6
Scenery:4/6

Lowest point: 363 m
Highest point: 490 m

Round tour

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Short Pangratz Walk
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This short loop hike leads from the Lindabrunn Sports School (from Lindabrunn to here via Talleitengasse) entirely along gravel forest roads through the wooded area known as Pangratzeben. At the start, you’ll hike through black pine forests that occasionally offer a view out toward the Vienna Basin. The pine forests then give way to mixed woodland and beech forests.

In addition, several points of interest make the hike entertaining: the Hubertus Chapel, the “Twin Pine” natural monument, a small pond, a soldier’s grave (in memory of the unknown soldier who fell here during World War II), and the Pine Tree Fountain. The loop is also easily manageable with a stroller. After the hike, you can stop for a bite to eat in the Lindabrunn district at Gasthaus Glantschnig, Café Zentral, or one of the cozy wine taverns.

Equipment
Standard Hiking Gear
Route description
From the parking lot (from Lindabrunn to here via Talleitengasse), follow the road uphill; it soon turns into a gravel forest road, and after 150 m you’ll reach an intersection. Here, turn right and head uphill on the forest road (wooden signpost from the FVV Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn, Routes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, gates)—the path is steeper at first but soon levels off. After 500 m, at an elevation of 411 m, you’ll reach a clearing with a meadow, a rest area, the Hubertus Chapel, a pond, and the Zwillingsführe natural monument. At the fork in the trail before the meadow, continue straight ahead (slightly to the left) and follow the forest road uphill for 400 m until you reach a flat section. Here (at point 454 m), the hiking trail continues straight ahead toward Henninger, but instead, turn right, following the forest road, and continue along the forest road—mostly flat, with some slight descents and ascents—until you reach a sharp right-hand curve (Elev. 480 m), which marks the highest point of the hike. Follow the right-hand curve and continue down the forest road. About 800 m past the curve, on the right side of the path (approx. 30 m into the forest), lies the soldier’s grave. A cairn at the edge of the forest road marks this spot. 500 meters further on, to the left of the path (20 m to the left of the forest road, elevation 420 m), you can visit the “Föhrenbrunnen” (a spring and rest area). Continuing along the forest road, which becomes flatter, you’ll return to the meadow with the Hubertus Chapel and take the familiar path back to the starting point.
Parking
Parking lot at the Lindabrunn Sports School; please be aware of private parking spaces!
Parking Note: Please follow local parking regulations and check for any parking fees or time restrictions. We recommend checking the parking situation in advance to ensure a stress-free arrival.
Getting there
A2 South Highway, take the Leobersdorf exit, head toward Enzesfeld, turn right onto Fabrikstraße, turn left over the railroad crossing, and follow Wiener Neustädterstraße. Turn right onto Hernsteinerstraße and head toward Lindabrunn and Hernstein until you reach the turnoff onto Talleitengasse (“Sportschule”). Follow this street to the Lindabrunn Sports School and park immediately afterward.
Travel Advice: Please check the route to the meeting point in advance and allow plenty of time. Be aware of possible traffic delays, construction zones, or public transportation disruptions.