Lainzer Tiergarten route

©Wienerwald Tourismus GmbH/ Markus Frühmann

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 23,80 km
Duration: 2:10 h
Ascent: 653 m elevation gain
Descent: 653 m elevation gain

A beautiful, but not easy, tour around the tranquil Lainzer Tiergarten!

Starting point of the tour: Nikolai Gate
Tour destination: Nikolai Gate

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 23,80 km
Duration: 2:10 h
Ascent: 653 m elevation gain
Descent: 653 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
5/6

Lowest point212 m
Highest point517 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops

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Description

The Lainzer Tiergarten route runs for around 24 kilometers around the Lainzer Tiergarten and offers numerous scenic and cultural highlights. The route starts at the Nikolaitor and runs along the historic wall of the former imperial hunting grounds. The ascent to the Dreihufeisenberg (518 m) is the highest point of the tour and rewards you with an impressive view. Another highlight is the view of the Habsburgerwarte on the Kaltbründlberg, which is not directly on the route but is clearly visible from various points. In addition to cultural sights, the route also offers nature experiences, as the Lainzer Tiergarten nature reserve is home to a wealth of wildlife including wild boar, deer and mouflon. The varied mix of asphalt, gravel and forest paths makes this tour both challenging and particularly scenic.

safety instructions Check the functionality of brakes, tires and suspension fork/damper before every ride. Always ride with hazard awareness and at controlled speed and adapt the route choice to the riding skills of the group and the surface. The Fair Play rules must always be observed. Single/shared trails as well as built routes in trail parks and trail centers increasingly feature stones, roots, steep sections, steps and steep curves that require a certain riding skill. If 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 for single/shared trails. A modern mountain bike with disc brakes and sufficient tire tread 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 also be carried, as well as a mobile phone and wind/rain jacket.
Route description The longest wall in Vienna, namely that of the Lainzer Tiergarten, is the defining element of this route in the 13th district. However, anyone who thinks of concrete and monotony is mistaken. The nature of the Tiergarten continues outside the wall in places. There are several challenging bike sections along the way, and within reach, the planets of our solar system. Starting at the Lainzer Gate, we circle the Tiergarten clockwise and must also climb the Dreihufeisenberg in between.Surface: Asphalt 33%, Gravel 43%, Forest/Meadow 24%
Getting there Coming from the west A1 and B1 to Vienna, turn right at Gustav Seidel Gasse, right at Auhofstraße, then left onto Schlossberggasse, continue to Erzbischofgasse, right onto Schweizertalstraße, left onto Hentschelgasse, right at Einsiedeleigasse, left at Veitingergasse, right onto Jagdschlossgasse, continue onto Versorgungsheimplatz, continue onto Wolkersbergenstraße, right onto Hermesstraße, Hermesstraße to Lainzer Gate.
Public transport S-Bahn, train or bus to Wien Hütteldorf then 10 minutes on foot
Editor’s tip Information about possible excursion destinations:Laab im WaldePlaces to eat and drink:Weinbau WiltschkoHeurigenschank zu WildsauGasthaus Lindwurm

Recommended period

The altitude data for this route were 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