Lower Austria

The Top 20 Peaks in Lower Austria

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Lower Austria is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20 to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Lower Austria for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Habsburgwarte on Hermannskogel

Troppberg Observation Tower

Chapel and summit cross on Hochwechsel

Schöpfl Summit Cross

Hausstein Summit Viewpoint

Ötscher

Hameau Hut and Meadow

Unterberg Summit

Luckerte Wand Rock Formation and Viewpoint

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Habsburgwarte on Hermannskogel
Hiking Highlight
At 542 meters, the Hermannskogel is the highest mountain in Vienna. Located on the border with Lower Austria, it can be reached quickly from Döbling, Vienna's 19th district. It is …
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Tip by Andreas Platzl
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Troppberg Observation Tower
Hiking Highlight
If you are in the area, you should definitely go up to the control room. You have a great view in all directions.
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Tip by Thomas
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Chapel and summit cross on Hochwechsel
Hiking Highlight
Wetterkoglerhaus at 1,743 meters at the summit with a weatherproof summit cross and chapel - and the particularly beautiful view.
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Schöpfl Summit Cross
Hiking Highlight
Am Schöpfl recommends the very promising "Matraswarte". After the visual treat, it goes to the Schöpflhütte for culinary delights.
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Tip by Christian
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Hausstein Summit Viewpoint
Hiking Highlight
The Hausstein is only a modest 664 meters high, but it offers you a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape. Around you are long chains of wooded mountains and just …
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Tip by Sebastian Kowalke
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Ötscher
Hiking Highlight
A summit with a beautiful view. Suitable for anyone with a bit of basic fitness.
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Hameau Hut and Meadow
Mountain Biking Highlight
A highlight not only for hikers but also for bikers. Several benches in a clearing and the last remaining hut in the "Holländerdörfl" invite you to rest. From here you …
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Unterberg Summit
Hiking Highlight
In good weather you will be rewarded by the summit of the Unterberg with a wonderful view of the surrounding foothills.
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Luckerte Wand Rock Formation and Viewpoint
Hiking Highlight
An impressive viewpoint with benches that reveals a great Schneeberg panorama! The Luckerte Wand is located at 1,128 meters above sea level and owes its name to a hole that stretches right through the rock.
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Tip by Tamara (unterwegs)
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