Great Leitenviertel Path

Hiking route from Village square Bad Schönau

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Elevation profile

4,94 km length
Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 4,94 km
  • Ascent: 179 egm
  • Descent: 175 egm
  • Duration: 1:45 h
  • Lowest point: 457 m
  • Highest point:610 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Great Leitenviertel Path

Brief description

Scenic circular hiking route through the Leitenviertel district of the spa town Bad Schönau!

Description

Anyone who wants to explore the beautiful landscape of the Bucklige Welt is right in Bad Schönau. Here there is not only an extensive spa offer, but also numerous hiking trails to explore. You can take a break from everyday life, forget worries and stress, and simply enjoy nature. Hiking maps of Bad Schönau are available at the municipal office or in the spa businesses. East of the Bad Schönau town center lies the Leitenviertel, which can be explored on a circular route in less than two hours. The path is mostly flat and does not require above-average fitness. First, you listen to the babbling of the Zöbernbach, then hike moderately uphill and recover in the fresh air. Via the Maierhöferstraße you return to the town, where numerous places to eat await and you can take another stroll through the spa park.

Starting point of the tour

Village square Bad Schönau

Destination point of the tour

Village square Bad Schönau

Route description Great Leitenviertel Path

From the village square, turn left onto the main road heading towards the federal road. Before the federal road, turn right and first walk along the Zöbernbach. After about 500 meters, turn right into the forest to moderately ascend to the Tannheiß. Following the path straight ahead, you reach a paved forest road, which you follow to the right. In the curves, the path soon descends from the height again and at Wagenhofer you reach Maierhöfnerstraße. Follow this back into the village. Turn right onto the main road to return to the village square.

Directions

From Vienna: Take the South Motorway A2, exit Krumbach. At exit 76-Krumbach, drive towards Krumbach/Hungary and continue via the Krumbach junction onto the B55. In Bad Schönau, turn right onto the main road. Turn right onto Kurhausstraße.

From Graz: Take the South Motorway A2, exit Aspang-Zöbern. Turn right onto L137. Follow the road. Turn right onto Kirchschlager Str./B55. In Bad Schönau, turn right onto the main road. Turn right onto Kurhausstraße.

Parking

Parking is available at the village square.

More information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at.

 

Equipment

Always carry suitable maps. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a 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 completely enjoyable and safe experience. Please therefore observe the following:

Preparation

Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Therefore, always set out properly 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 route choice and planned return before you set out.

More safety tips for your hike can be found here.

Author's tip

If you want to combine your hike with a stay in Bad Schönau, the VitalZeit Hotel Weber or the Gesundheitshotel Königsberg are the right places!

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