Peilstein adventure trail

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5,53 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Ascent: 267 m elevation gain
Descent: 267 m elevation gain

In the popular climbing paradise in the Vienna Woods, climbing in all its diversity is also an ever-present topic for excursionists. The Peilstein adventure trail illuminates the topic of climbing from different angles and is specially designed for families with children.

Starting point of the tour: Former Mostheuriger Karner in Nöstach (municipality of Altenmarkt/Triesting)
Tour destination: Former Mostheuriger Karner in Nöstach (municipality of Altenmarkt/Triesting)

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5,53 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Ascent: 267 m elevation gain
Descent: 267 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point449 m
Highest point716 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

Tip/Fun-Fact: This hike is especially designed for families with children and highlights the topic of climbing from different perspectives. Stamps can be collected at individual stations for the collector's pass. An entertaining half-day excursion, which can be combined with a subsequent trip to the Triestingtal.

safety instructions Despite careful research, there may be unforeseen short-, medium- or even long-term closures of the routes (e.g., due to forest closures by landowners). Recommended parking options may be private or chargeable – please observe local signage. Some paths may partially or entirely pass through chargeable businesses/areas (e.g., nature parks or gorges). 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 hunters and landowners must be observed.
Equipment Sturdy footwear, water, rain protection
Route description Starting from the parking lot at the former Mostheuriger Karner, the theme path is clearly marked as such throughout. We begin at the welcome panel “Peilstein adventure trail” and hike via the meadow path parallel to the windbreak belt in an easterly direction to the forest edge, gently ascending. Mainly over meadow and forest paths, the hike leads us up to the Peilsteinhaus – a shelter of the Austrian Alpine Association – at 716 meters above sea level. The Peilsteinhaus is also known as a training base of the Peilstein Alpine School. The steep rock walls are very popular among climbers. Halfway through, we have the option to stop at the Gasthof am Holzschlag. Along the entire path, there are numerous information boards on the topics of wildlife, plants, history, and, of course, climbing. For the return from the summit, we take the same path back to the turnoff at the Gasthof am Holzschlag. Shortly thereafter, we turn right and reach the Via Sacra or the Viennese Pilgrimage Route, soon arriving back at the starting point.
Parking At the former Mostheuriger Karner
Public transport By bus to the stop "Nöstach Mostheuriger Karner"
Editor’s tip Refreshment options along the routePeilsteinhausGasthof am HolzschlagTip!The Triesting Valley offers other beautiful hiking and cycling routes as well as excursion destinations. Why not visit a cultural highlight such as the Araburg or the Triestingtaler Heimatmuseum? You can find more information here - Triesting Valley.Updated on: 19.05.2021

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Hautplatz 11, 3002 Purkersdorf
Tel.: 02231/62176
E-mail: office@wienerwald.info
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Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026