Hiking between Vienna and the Vineyards
Hiking Collection by Tamara (wandert)
7
Tours
17:35 h
35.5 mi
6,375 ft
Vienna and wine, that's a love story in its own right. Sitting among the vines, enjoying a delicious Heurigen (the local taverns) snack and sipping a glass of wine, few things in life are as delectable. It takes no time at all to leave the vibrant city centre and enter another world, where hiking meets pleasure. Climb the Kahlenberg, hike along the flanks of the Nussberg and enjoy the fantastic view of Vienna.
In the north and northwest, many taverns offer their own gorgeous wines. Some are located high in the vineyards, while others nestle in romantic alleys in the region’s small towns, such as Grinzing, Nussdorf or Neustift am Walde. It's up to you whether you want to climb a few metres or take a leisurely walk through a village.
The cultivation of vines has a long tradition in the surrounding hills. Even in Roman times, when Vienna was still called Vindobona, juicy grapes grew here. During the Middle Ages, the winegrowers around Vienna were allowed to sell their own products from the farm. This laid the foundation for Vienna's unique Heurigen culture.
Today, about 640 Viennese winegrowers and 180 wine taverns supply the city with delicious produce. This makes the metropolis the only capital city in Europe with significant wine production. In the morning, admire the magnificent buildings on the Ring and then take the tram into the green vineyards. A unique experience!
These walks are particularly beautiful in late summer, when the white and red grapes hang heavily on the vines. That's when the locals say "Ausg'steck is", when the pubs and small huts welcome visitors and sell home-produced delicacies. While the larger establishments are open all year round, the smaller ones only open up in the summer months.
So, what are you waiting for? Hop on the tram, prepare your palate and head out into the countryside.
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Tours & Highlights
- Easy01:192.69 mi2.0 mph500 ft500 ftEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Although Sievering is still part of the urban area of Vienna, it looks like a cozy place in the country. The hills of the Vienna Woods are very close. The Bellevuestraße in Sievering lives up to its name, because from here you have a breathtaking view of Vienna.
You hike between vineyards and meadows…
- Intermediate02:595.99 mi2.0 mph1,075 ft1,075 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The center of the sleepy town of Grinzing is characterized by the wine taverns and traditional inns. Almost every restaurant offers its own products. Under shady trees you walk along the Reisenbergbach. Here you can enjoy the fresh air and leave the hustle and bustle of the big city behind you.
The view…
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- Intermediate02:214.98 mi2.1 mph725 ft750 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Winding alleys, old Hauer houses and idyllic courtyards await you in Nussdorf. Surrounded by forests and vines, you make the first meters of altitude. The higher you climb, the better the view of Vienna gets.
At the vantage point below the Kahlenberg you can take a break and enjoy the panorama. Here you…
- Intermediate02:093.76 mi1.8 mph1,175 ft1,175 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
This round takes you from Kahlenbergerdorf to one of the most famous peaks around Vienna. The ascent to the Kahlenberg rewards you with a magnificent view. The Leopoldsberg is also part of this tour: you can enjoy the view from the 425 meter high mountain or enjoy the coolness in the beautiful St. Leopold…
- Easy01:272.98 mi2.0 mph550 ft550 ftEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
If you want to leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind you, then take the bus (35A, 39A, 43B) to Neustift am Walde. As soon as you arrive, the cozy guest gardens of the traditional Heurigen await you. In this place you feel far away from the big city.
On this tour you take a leisurely stroll through…
- Intermediate04:178.90 mi2.1 mph1,425 ft1,425 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Many highlights await you on this varied tour. You start at the terminus of tram line 41 in Pötzleinsdorf. From there you hike on winding paths through the beautiful castle park. On shady forest paths you will then reach the Hameau clearing, where there is a shelter and many benches to rest.
Then it…
- Intermediate03:036.21 mi2.0 mph900 ft900 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
This hike takes you to the vineyards east of the Danube, in "Transdanubia", as the Viennese say. Starting from Langenzersdorf, follow the Nordwienersteig to the Elisabethhöhe. From up here you can enjoy the impressive view of the Danube Valley with Vienna in the background. On the flank of the Bisamberg…
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Collection Stats
- Tours7
- Distance35.5 mi
- Duration17:35 h
- Elevation6,375 ft
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