Exploring St. Pölten on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in St. Pölten. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. Kleiner Viehofner Lake – Großer Viehofner See loop from St. Pölten Traisenpark

5.98km

01:31

20m

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2. Kreisbach Train Station – Ochsenburger Hut loop from Kreisbach

6.04km

01:55

250m

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3. Kleiner Viehofner Lake – Großer Viehofner See loop from Ratzersdorf an der Traisen

5.59km

01:26

20m

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4. Ruins of Hohenegg Castle – Hohenegg Ruins loop from Korning

5.21km

01:31

140m

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5. Großer Viehofner See loop from St. Pölten Traisenpark

2.88km

00:44

10m

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6. Korkenzieher Observation Tower – Picnic Area at Hauersteig loop from Ahrenberg

3.63km

01:00

60m

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7. Großer Viehofner See – Kleiner Viehofner Lake loop from Ratzersdorf an der Traisen

4.39km

01:07

20m

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8. Gföhlberg Summit – Gföhlberghütte loop from Klamm

5.72km

01:54

270m

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9. Ruins of Hohenegg Castle – Dunkelstein Summit Cross loop from Korning

5.55km

01:43

210m

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10. Großer Viehofner See – Kleiner Viehofner Lake loop from St. Pölten Traisenpark

5.34km

01:22

20m

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Easy hikes and walks in St. Pölten

1. Kleiner Viehofner Lake – Großer Viehofner See loop from St. Pölten Traisenpark

2. Kreisbach Train Station – Ochsenburger Hut loop from Kreisbach

3. Kleiner Viehofner Lake – Großer Viehofner See loop from Ratzersdorf an der Traisen

4. Ruins of Hohenegg Castle – Hohenegg Ruins loop from Korning

5. Großer Viehofner See loop from St. Pölten Traisenpark

6. Korkenzieher Observation Tower – Picnic Area at Hauersteig loop from Ahrenberg

7. Großer Viehofner See – Kleiner Viehofner Lake loop from Ratzersdorf an der Traisen

8. Gföhlberg Summit – Gföhlberghütte loop from Klamm

9. Ruins of Hohenegg Castle – Dunkelstein Summit Cross loop from Korning

10. Großer Viehofner See – Kleiner Viehofner Lake loop from St. Pölten Traisenpark

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Easy hikes and walks in St. Pölten

1. Kleiner Viehofner Lake – Großer Viehofner See loop from St. Pölten Traisenpark

2. Kreisbach Train Station – Ochsenburger Hut loop from Kreisbach

3. Kleiner Viehofner Lake – Großer Viehofner See loop from Ratzersdorf an der Traisen

4. Ruins of Hohenegg Castle – Hohenegg Ruins loop from Korning

5. Großer Viehofner See loop from St. Pölten Traisenpark

6. Korkenzieher Observation Tower – Picnic Area at Hauersteig loop from Ahrenberg

7. Großer Viehofner See – Kleiner Viehofner Lake loop from Ratzersdorf an der Traisen

8. Gföhlberg Summit – Gföhlberghütte loop from Klamm

9. Ruins of Hohenegg Castle – Dunkelstein Summit Cross loop from Korning

10. Großer Viehofner See – Kleiner Viehofner Lake loop from St. Pölten Traisenpark

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1. Kleiner Viehofner Lake – Großer Viehofner See loop from St. Pölten Traisenpark

5. Großer Viehofner See loop from St. Pölten Traisenpark

10. Großer Viehofner See – Kleiner Viehofner Lake loop from St. Pölten Traisenpark