This route passes a viewpoint offering views over the Vienna Basin.
Description
The circular hiking trail leads away from the village square in Hochegg, along Himberger Street to the viewpoint with views over the Vienna Basin, the Pittental, and the Türkensturz. Follow the path to the transmitter before the Hollabrunner Riegel, then return to the starting point.
Starting point of the tour
Village Square Hochegg
Destination point of the tour
Village Square Hochegg
Route description Hochegger Panoramic Route
Trail Markings H2
The route starts from the village square onto Himberger Street. From there, it goes to the viewpoint, then left towards the forest until the water reservoir. At the water reservoir, keep left and pass the transmitter to the rest area. Then go left downhill to Hollabrunner Street, follow the asphalt road on the left to the transformer. Afterwards, continue along Larchweg, past the state hospital, and back to the village square via Hochegger Street.
Directions
Exit the South Motorway A2 at the Grimmenstein junction, then turn left onto Wechselbundesstraße, pass the town of Grimmenstein, and before the intersection towards Aspang turn right to Hochegg.
Parking
There is a large parking lot at the entrance to Hochegg, also opposite the former Gasthof zur Linde.
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Author's tip
Can be extended via the connecting path H2a (Riegelweg) with the Hochegger circular hiking trail to the Hollabrunner Riegel.
