Bourbon themed path in Lanzenkirchen

Theme trail from Parkallee 1 (Grandhotel NÖ Hof)

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Elevation profile

4,58 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 4,58 km
  • Ascent: 9 egm
  • Descent: 9 egm
  • Duration: 1:50 h
  • Lowest point: 293 m
  • Highest point:302 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Bourbon themed path in Lanzenkirchen

Brief description

The path provides historical insights into the time of the Bourbons in Frohsdorf and the decades-long beneficial work of the last legitimate French king, Henry V, Count of Chambord.

Description

A walk along the Bourbon path provides you with historical insights into this time and you can discover many more Bourbon traces in Lanzenkirchen, including Lilienhof, Sta. Christiana school, French graves, etc. An experience in Lanzenkirchen. The start is at Parkallee 1 (at the Niederösterreichischer Hof hotel). Guided tours available on request at the Lanzenkirchen municipality.

The path is also wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Starting point of the tour

Parkallee 1 (Grandhotel NÖ Hof)

Destination point of the tour

Parkallee 1 (Grandhotel NÖ Hof)

Route description Bourbon themed path in Lanzenkirchen

The starting point of the route is at the Grandhotel NÖ Hof, where the first information board is located. Along the street, the path continues to the next station, the Sta. Christiana school. The route passes the Felix Chapel and the New House. A highlight is Frohsdorf Castle, which can currently only be viewed from the outside. Afterwards, the Frohsdorf boys' school follows. Along the Leitha dams, there is more nature to experience. The path runs through the town of Lanzenkirchen until the train station is reached. At the edge of the town, there are wonderful views, also of the Schneeberg. Finally, the cemetery is reached, which has interesting stories to offer. The return path leads past the Lanzenkirchen boys' school, the Marian column, and the parish church until the starting point is reached again.

Directions

South motorway exit Wiener Neustadt South - continue on S4 exit Lanzenkirchen - follow Frohsdorfer Str. and Wiener Neustädter Str. to Parkallee

Parking

sufficient parking spaces available

More information can be found at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at

Equipment

Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, take sun and rain protection as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140

Safety information

Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly pleasant and safe experience. Please therefore observe the following:

Preparation

Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your mountain experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast in advance. The weather can change surprisingly quickly in the mountains. Therefore, always start out appropriately equipped (e.g. rain protection).

Check if the huts and snack stations you want to visit are open. Inform someone about the choice of route and your planned return before you set off.

You can find more safety tips for your hike here.

Author's tip

The information boards contain QR codes with films about the Bourbons. Worth seeing!

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