Details for: From the Kahlenberg to the Sophienalpe
Brief description
A great hiking route, which leads from the popular Kahlenberg to the Sophienalpe. A route which is suitable for families and children.
Description
Tip/Fun-Fact: The 27 metre high Habsburgwarte lookout post on the Hermannskogel hill marks the highest point in Vienna, and offers spectacular long-distance views across the whole of the Vienna Woods, to the Schneeberg.
Starting point of the tour
Stop Wien Kahlenberg
Destination point of the tour
Stop Sophienalpe (expected from 2021)
Route description From the Kahlenberg to the Sophienalpe
Starting in Kahlenbergerdorf, we will hike along Nasenweg and ascend the Leopoldsberg. When we reach the Josefinenhütte inn, we will need to cross the road at the intersection, where our route leads to the left towards Höhenstrasse. From the footbridge across the road, we will go straight on (Long-Distance Hiking Route No. 04 – WWW 04), turning right at Café Schönstatt. After approx. 1.5 km, we will reach the “Gasthaus zum Agnesbrünnl” inn. To reach the Habsburgwarte lookout post, it is possible to take either a flatter route past a playground, or a steeper path (yellow route). From the top, we will go back down, passing two inns – “Grüass Di a Gott Wirt” and “Häuserl am Roan”. Then we will trek uphill again to the Hameau. Once we have reached the Exelberg, where we will need to cross over the Höhenstrasse again, the Sophienalpe is just approx. 20 minutes away.
Parking
Sophienalpe
Arrival with public transport
Start point: by bus to the stop "Wien Kahlenberg"
End point: by bus to the stop "Sophienalpe" (expected from 2021)
Author's tip
Rest points
Updated on: 04.11.2020
