The Ofenbacher Weg from Lanzenkirchen to the Rosalia Mountains leads over romantic forest paths to beautiful views up to the Tobiaskreuz and the path on the Wiener Alpenbogen.
Description
The leisure and sports community of Lanzenkirchen is part of the Bucklige Welt - Thermal Communities region. On the Katzelsdorf-Bad Erlach stage of the "Am Wiener Alpenbogen" hiking trail, there are 3 local trails starting in Lanzenkirchen. They invite the pleasure hiker to discover the scenic diversity of the thermal communities. One of these 3 local trails starting in Lanzenkirchen is the Ofenbacher Weg Lanzenkirchen-Rosalia. As its name suggests, the 6.2 km long path leads through the district of Ofenbach from Lanzenkirchen up to the ridge of the Rosalia to the Tobiaskreuz. The hike is steadily slightly uphill but does not require above-average fitness or pose major difficulties. On the contrary: the hike offers the chance for peace and relaxation with natural forest paths and beautiful panoramic views of Semmering, Rax, and Hohe Wand. Those who want to strengthen themselves before the hike will find numerous places to stop in Lanzenkirchen and Ofenbach, which also invite you to linger with culinary delights.
Starting point of the tour
Municipal office Lanzenkirchen
Destination point of the tour
Tobiaskreuz on the ridge of the Rosalia Mountains
Route description Ofenbacher Weg-Lanzenkirchen-Rosalia (LA 3)
The start is at the municipal office, from where you turn left into Schulgasse, which goes straight ahead over Ofenbachweg past the village church towards Rosalia. The Leitha is crossed, the road is followed and at the intersection with the roundabout you go straight ahead, reaching the Ofenbach main street. It goes through the district of Ofenbach and further towards Melberleiten. 1 km after leaving the village, follow the signpost pointing uphill to the left, which stands shortly after a pond on the left side of the path. The path now leads through the forest to a forest road with a magnificent panoramic view. Keep sharp right and at the next intersection (513m) turn left. On the distinctive clearing, turn left again. At the next fork, go right until you soon reach the Tobiaskreuz, where it is possible to continue hiking on the Wiener Alpenbogen trail.
Directions
Take the A2 motorway from Vienna or Graz to the Wr.Neustadt motorway junction, then follow the signs on the S4 towards Hungary/Eisenstadt/Mattersburg/Wr.Neustadt-South. Take the Lanzenkirchen exit on the S4. Turn right onto Frohsdorfer Straße, continue onto Wr. Neustädter Straße, straight onto Kleinwolkersdorf main street/Lanzenkirchen main street. Turn right into Schulgasse; the municipal office is on the right.
Parking
Parking available at the municipal office Lanzenkirchen.
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