The Sophienalpe (477 meters above sea level) is an alpine pasture in western Vienna and a popular destination. It is named after Archduchess Sophie, the mother of Emperor Franz Joseph, who often spent the summer here. The Sophienalpe can be reached via numerous hiking trails, the Sophienalpenstraße and the Exelberg.

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September 12, 2020

Hiking

06-09-2013 - A nice destination near Vienna. City hiking trail 8 leads right here. There are numerous swings for free use in a meadow nearby.

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May 1, 2023

Hiking

Wonderful, the restaurant is open again.

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1. Gravel Climb to Sophienalpe – View of Tulbinger Kogel loop from Ober St. Veit

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2. View from Rosskopf – View of Exelberg loop from Wien Ottakring

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3. Beautiful view – View from Rosskopf loop from Wien Gersthof

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Elevation 480 m

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Location: Vienna Woods, Lower Austria, Austria

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Sophienalpe

1. Gravel Climb to Sophienalpe – View of Tulbinger Kogel loop from Ober St. Veit

2. View from Rosskopf – View of Exelberg loop from Wien Ottakring

3. Beautiful view – View from Rosskopf loop from Wien Gersthof

Other Popular Places to Check Out

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Sophienalpe

1. Gravel Climb to Sophienalpe – View of Tulbinger Kogel loop from Ober St. Veit

2. View from Rosskopf – View of Exelberg loop from Wien Ottakring

3. Beautiful view – View from Rosskopf loop from Wien Gersthof

Other Popular Places to Check Out

1. Gravel Climb to Sophienalpe – View of Tulbinger Kogel loop from Ober St. Veit