Winterwanderung G´schichten aus dem Wienerwald. Der Wanderweg - Etappe 1

Despite the most thorough research, routes may be subject to unforeseen short-, medium-, or even long-term closures (e.g., due to restricted forest areas designated by landowners). Some of the parking options we recommend may be privately owned or subject to a fee—please pay attention to the on-site signage. Some trails may pass through sections or entirely through areas operated by entities that charge fees (e.g., nature parks or gorges). All information is provided without guarantee, and use of the trails is at your own risk. Please observe any trail closures as well as notices from hunters and landowners.

Sturdy shoes, rain jacket, water, backpack with essential personal items

Starting from the Baden Thermal Beach (Marker 40), we immediately begin the first mountain stage leading to the Rauheneck ruins, built in the 12th century. After about 350 m heading south, we turn right off Trail No. 40 and shortly thereafter pass the impressive and archaeologically interesting Königshöhle cave before joining Trail WWW 04, which takes us back down into the Helenental valley. The following, nearly flat trail (green, No. 40) alongside the Schwechat River takes us upstream past the Cholera Chapel and the Krainerhütte to Sattelbach. From here, we follow the red trail markers 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. Information panels about Crown Prince Rudolf line the entire route.