Vienna, Austria
Hiking trails near Vienna
155 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 60 km of Vienna, Vienna, Austria. Together their route lines cover 4.3k km. The average route is 28.0 km with 291 m (955 ft) of recorded ascent.
- 155
- Trails
- 60 km
- Search radius
- 51
- Easy routes
- 21.5 km
- Closest
The directory difficulty mix is 51 easy (33%), 80 moderate (52%) and 24 hard or expert (15%). 58 routes (37%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.
The most frequent route tags are mountain (22), castle and ruins (4), lake (4), pilgrimage route (4). The highest recorded point in this set is 2,044 m (6,706 ft). The place-level planning field lists june to september as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 (Wien - Rattersdorf), Ostösterreichischer Grenzlandweg 07, Zicklacken-Runde (30) currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.
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How do these routes differ?
A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
Shortest mapped distance in this sample
8.5 km
Zicklacken-Runde (30)Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
0 m
Sandeck-Runde (28)6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
Return logistics
2 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →| Route | Distance | Ascent | Moving time | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4 (Wien - Rattersdorf) | 260 km | 1,275 m | 63 hr | Point to point |
| Ostösterreichischer Grenzlandweg 07 | 641 km | 3,999 m | 158 hr | Point to point |
| Burgenländischer Mariazellerweg 06 | 129 km | 2,574 m | 34 hr | Point to point |
| Sandeck-Runde (28) | 10.4 km | 0 m | 2 hr 10 min | Loop |
| Zicklacken-Runde (30) | 8.5 km | 0 m | 1 hr 46 min | Loop |
| Zentralalpenweg | 98.7 km | 1,559 m | 25 hr | Point to point |
Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.
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Guides around Vienna
- Hiking Trails Under 10 km near Vienna101
- Moderate Hiking Trails near Vienna80
- Loop Trails near Vienna58
- Easy Hiking Trails near Vienna51
- Family-Friendly Hikes near Vienna47
- Hiking Trails Under 5 km near Vienna46
- Hard Hiking Trails near Vienna24
- Best Mountain Hikes near Vienna22
- Hiking Trails Over 20 km near Vienna18
- Best Long-Distance Hikes near Vienna13
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How to choose a hike beyond the difficulty label
Compare distance, climbing, route shape and missing information to build a shortlist that fits your day.
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Read an elevation profile without misreading the climb
Understand total ascent, net height change, profile scale and the section breakdown on each mapped route.
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Build a hiking time plan with room for your own pace
Separate moving time, climbing allowance and stops, then explore how changing your assumptions changes the plan.
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