Stories from the Vienna Woods. The hiking trail - Stage 1

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 18,35 km
Duration: 5:30 h
Ascent: 431 m elevation gain
Descent: 246 m elevation gain

The first stage of the G'schichten aus dem Wienerwald hiking trail leads from the beautiful cultural town of Baden through the beautiful Helenental valley to Alland.

Starting point of the tour: Stop Baden bei Wien Strandbad
Tour destination: Stop Alland Hauptplatz (Mitte)

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 18,35 km
Duration: 5:30 h
Ascent: 431 m elevation gain
Descent: 246 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point232 m
Highest point365 m

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

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Description

Tip/fun fact: Two of the largest protected areas around Vienna are connected via the waterway: The Schwechat, the largest river in the BPWW, flows into the Danube, which also flows through the Donau-Auen National Park.

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 the most careful research, there may be unforeseen short-, medium-, or even long-term closures on the routes (e.g., due to forestry restricted areas by landowners). Parking options recommended by us may be private or subject to charges—please pay attention to the signage on-site. Some paths may partially or entirely pass through fee-required businesses/areas (e.g., nature parks or gorges). This is usually explicitly indicated in the description. All information is provided without guarantee, and use of 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 Thermal Beach Bath Baden (marking 40), the first mountain stage to the Rauheneck ruins, built in the 12th century, is immediately ahead of us. After about 350 m heading south, we leave path no. 40 to the right and shortly thereafter pass the impressive and also archaeologically interesting King's Cave, before entering the WWW 04, which leads us back down into the Helenental. The following, almost flat path (green, no. 40) along the Schwechat river leads us upstream past the Cholera Chapel and the Krainer hut to Sattelbach. From here, we follow the red marking to Mayerling, where we turn left onto the Via Sacra (01, 04) and after about 500 m turn right onto a meadow path to reach Alland. Along the entire route, information boards about Crown Prince Rudolf accompany us.
Parking Parking options Baden: Strandbad parking lot, Helenenstraße parking lot, Doblhofgasse parking lotParking options Alland: Hauptstraße 51 parking lot, main square parking lot, Kirchengasse parking lotPlease make sure to park only where it is publicly permitted!!
Public transport Starting point: By bus to the stop "Baden bei Wien Strandbad"End point: By bus to the stop "Alland Hauptplatz (Mitte)"Vor route planner
Editor’s tip The dining options along the route are all clearly visible on the map.

Recommended period

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

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026