Frohsdorfer Weg (LA 1)

Hiking route from Municipal office Lanzenkirchen to Ridge of the Rosalia mountains between Schanikreuz and Krieriegel

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Elevation profile

5,65 km length
Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 5,65 km
  • Ascent: 330 egm
  • Descent: 10 egm
  • Duration: 2:00 h
  • Lowest point: 293 m
  • Highest point:621 m
Features
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Frohsdorfer Weg (LA 1)

Brief description

The Frohsdorfer Weg leads as a Lanzenkirchen local path past the Leitha and Frohsdorf Castle through quiet forests to the Rosalia onto the Wiener Alpenbogen path.

Description

The leisure and sports community of Lanzenkirchen is part of the Bucklige Welt - Thermal Spas experience region. On the Katzelsdorf-Bad Erlach stage of the hiking trail "Am Wiener Alpenbogen" there are 3 local paths starting in Lanzenkirchen. They invite pleasure hikers to discover the scenic diversity of the experience region. The approximately 6 km long Frohsdorferweg is one of these local paths. It leads from the center of Lanzenkirchen along the Leitha to the district of Frohsdorf. Here, the Frohsdorf castle, built in the 16th century, can be admired. Through quiet forest areas, one reaches the ridge of the Rosalia mountains onto the Wiener Alpenbogen path. Culinary delights are also taken care of. Along the way there are numerous places to stop, such as Cafe Restaurant Adrienn or the Heurigen Fingerlos. The Frohsdorferweg offers a beautiful and cozy mountain hike for visitors of the thermal region!

Starting point of the tour

Municipal office Lanzenkirchen

Destination point of the tour

Ridge of the Rosalia mountains between Schanikreuz and Krieriegel

Route description Frohsdorfer Weg (LA 1)

The route begins at the municipal office, via Schulgasse and Ofenbachstraße, following the red-white-red markings towards Rosalia. After crossing the Leitha bridge, take a left turn, then the path leads along the wild-romantic Leitha trail to the lower bridge. There, turn right and follow the street. Before Lilienhof, turn left into Frohsdorf main street, then right past the picturesque castle and then left again into Rosenthalerstraße. Next is a junction into Berggasse, which goes straight ahead and cross-country to a street (Am Weinberg). There, turn right, follow the path uphill and after about 3 km, along the red-white-red markings through the forest, the Rosalien ridge between Schanikreuz and Krieriegel is reached. From here, it is possible to continue hiking on the Wiener Alpenbogen route.

Directions

Drive via the A2 from the direction of Vienna or Graz to the Autobahn interchange Knoten Wr.Neustadt to follow the signs on the S4 towards Hungary/Eisenstadt/Mattersburg/Wr.Neustadt-Süd. Take the exit Lanzenkirchen on the S4. Turn right onto Frohsdorf street, continue on Wr. Neustädter street, straight on to Kleinwolkersdorf main street/Lanzenkirchen main street. Turn right onto Schulgasse; the municipal office is on the right.

Parking

Parking available at the municipal office Lanzenkirchen.

More information can be found at www.vor.at and www.oebb.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 snack. Bring your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140

Safety information

Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly enjoyable and safe experience. Please note the following:

Preparation

Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your mountain experience and fitness level. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Therefore, always set off suitably equipped (e.g. rain protection).

Check if the huts and snack stations you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and your planned return before you start.

Further safety tips for your hike can be found here.

Map recommendations

freytag&berndt WK 023

Author's tip

Combine your hike with a stay at the Grandhotel Niederösterreicher Hof in Lanzenkirchen!

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