Suchentrunk Cross (Suchentrunkkreuz) – Natural Cave loop from Donnerskirchen

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Burgenland

Donnerskirchen

Suchentrunk Cross (Suchentrunkkreuz) – Natural Cave loop from Donnerskirchen

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4.5

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Suchentrunk Cross (Suchentrunkkreuz) – Natural Cave loop from Donnerskirchen

04:44

16.6km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Neusiedler See - Leithagebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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122 m

Village Square with Goat Sculpture

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Very nicely designed square with little traffic; the shade invites you to linger.

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290 m

Crucifixion group

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It is the twelfth station of the cross. The Austrian sculptor Thomas Resetarits (1939-2022) was commissioned to make it. He created the fourteen life-size limestone station portraits from Mannersdorf am Leithagebirge. The Way of the Cross was inaugurated in 1994.

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327 m

Donnerskirchen Parish Church (Pfarrkirche Donnerskirchen)

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The Roman Catholic Church stands high above Donnerskirchen on a fortified plateau and overlooks the entire area. It is dedicated to St. Martin of Tours and is a listed building. …

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619 m

Kirchberg Donnerskirchen Viewpoint

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The hill near Donnerskirchen is the perfect place for a break: take a seat on the benches, unpack the snack you brought with you and enjoy the view. A wire …

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3.79 km

Suchentrunk Cross (Suchentrunkkreuz)

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The search trunk cross reminds of a bloody deed that happened here in 1682.

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"All here at this place, the honorable and …

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12.2 km

Natural Cave

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12.6 km

Cherry Blossom Trail

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The cherry blossom trail is worth a hike, and not just when the trees are in bloom. Enjoy the wide views!

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15.3 km

Madonna and Child Statue in the Vineyards

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The wayside shrine is on the dirt road to Purbach at the foot of a vineyard and dates from 1710.

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16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

3.87 km

461 m

325 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.18 km

4.79 km

4.56 km

1.81 km

234 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

19°C

11°C

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

April 12, 2023,Donnerskirchen - Kirschblütenweg 12.4.2023 w514

Today we went hiking with @Monika M. and @Gerhard M.. Today's goal was the cherry blossoms in Burgenland. We started with the most wonderful hiking weather (when angels are traveling...). We parked near the Donnerskirchen mountain church and hiked the trail next to the church up the Kirchberg. We hiked to Purbach and went back to the car via the …

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April 12, 2023,Donnerskirchen-Hotterberg-Purbach und Kirschblütenweg

We met up with @Monika M. and @Gerhard M. today to look at the cherry blossoms in Burgenland together. We parked in Donnerskirchen and marched over the Kirchberg in the direction of Hotterberg and on to Hoferanger. Then it went back down towards Purbach. At Purbuch we took the cherry blossom path back to Donnerskirchen. The weather was fantastic and …

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April 12, 2023,Kirschbaumblüte Runde von Donnerskirchen

Today we met up again with Christine and Peter for a hike. In bright sunshine, we walked from Donnerskirchen via the Kirchenberg, Heiderberg, Hotterberg and Hoferanger in the direction of Purbach and back to Donnerskirchen via the cherry blossom trail/cycle path. We almost didn't expect it, but there are still/already a lot of blossoming cherry trees to see. It was …

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