Mountain bike tour Starting from Purkersdorf at the P+R
The Troppberg, located between Gablitz, Purkersdorf, and Rekawinkel, is one of the most beautiful mountains—not only because of its magnificent views; its light-filled beech forests, the tranquility along its trails, and the largely untouched natural landscape also make it a true hidden gem.
The Troppberg, located between Gablitz, Purkersdorf, and Rekawinkel, is one of the most beautiful mountains—not only because of its magnificent views; its light-filled beech forests, the tranquility along its trails, and the largely untouched natural landscape also make it a true hidden gem.
The Troppberg Route III is a 19.46-kilometre mountain bike tour, which is classified as moderately difficult with 473 meters of elevation gain. A particular highlight of this route is the 542-metre-high Troppberg, which offers a magnificent view of Vienna, Tulln, the Wachau and the Alpine foothills with Schneeberg and Ötscher.The route runs through light-flooded beech forests and unspoiled nature, making it an insider tip for nature lovers.Another highlight is the Troppbergwarte, a viewing platform built in 1991 at a height of 24 meters, which offers an impressive panoramic view over the treetops. The route also leads through one of the 37 core zones of the Vienna Woods Biosphere Reserve, which underlines the special nature conservation significance of the region.
Before every ride, check that the brakes, tires, and suspension fork/shock are in good working order. Always ride with an eye out for hazards and at a controlled speed, and choose a route that suits the group’s riding ability and the terrain. The Fair Playrules must be observed at all times. Single/shared trails, as well as built trails in trail parks and trail centers, often feature rocks, roots, steep sections, steps, and sharp turns that require a certain level of riding skill. If in doubt, simply dismount and walk your bike.
A safe and roadworthy mountain bike is a prerequisite for all routes. A helmet and gloves provide protection in the event of a fall, and knee and elbow pads can be added when riding on single or shared trails. A modern mountain bike with disc brakes and sufficient tire tread is recommended. For single and shared trails rated red difficulty or higher, a full-suspension bike with modern geometry is recommended. Tools, a tire lever, a pump, and a spare tube will come in handy in case of a flat tire. You should also carry plenty of food and drink, as well as a cell phone and a windbreaker or rain jacket.
In Purkersdorf, we first ride along the Wienfluss, then take Kaiser-Josef-Straße onto the B44 and turn left onto Ziegelfeldgasse, following the railroad tracks. On the forest road, we follow the Großer Steinbach upstream to the Hüttenkogel, and then head back down to Tullnerbach. Turn right onto Irenental and Troppberg Straßen and ride up to the Ameisberg; at km 11.3, turn right toward the Troppberg. From there, the route descends via the Buchberg to Ziegelfeldstraße in Purkersdorf.
Surface: Asphalt 29%, gravel 59%, forest/meadow 12%
Information on possible excursion destinations:
Places to stop for a bite to eat:
The elevation data for this route was calculated based on A-MAP. Due to differences in the map data used by various routing and navigation apps and devices, slight variations in the figures are inevitable. You can find more information on this in the following blog post!
Wienerwald Tourismus GmbH
Hauptpl. 11, 3002 Purkersdorf
Phone: 02231/62176
Email: office@wienerwald.info
Website: www.wienerwald.info
Letzte Änderung: 3 Aug 2026
