Wienerwald – Escape to nature in Vienna

We bet you’ve loing noticed how Vienna is surrounded by nature, a big part of it being the Wienerwald (The Viennese forest). Surrounding the city, this green oasis not only provides us with the precious clean air (for a big city) we breath in every day, but also some stunning views to take in when going out and about on short hikes. They are also one of the best nature escape options in the city. Here are some of our favourites:

Hütte-hopping and hiking on Stadtwanderweg 2

Start location: Catch the bus 39A to the last stop, Sievering. At the bus stop is a sign with a map on it. Head left onto Agnesgasse, onto Salmannsdorfer Höhe. From here follow the signs.
Difficulty level: will get the calves burning in sections with a few steep hills, but pleasant nonetheless

This trail is for those that enjoy a Hütten-hop when they hike. Starting in the charming streets of Sievering, it’s not long until you’re onto a trail with a spectacular view. There’s a few hills on this very clearly marked trail and it hosts a good mix of forest, open fields a variety of beautiful views, and, once again, Hütten to take a break. We mean, what’s more rewarding than a beer or spritzer when your sore body is telling you that you’ve earned it. We’d recommend stopping at Häuserl am Stoan, and Gasthaus zum Agnesbrünnl.

Behind the woods on Stadtwanderweg 4

Start location: Catch the tram 49 to the stop Bahnhofstraße, walk up Dehnegasse until it becomes the trail (you’ll see a sign)
Difficulty level: 7 kms of trail as well manicured as your pubic area (which we hope you’ve been maintaining)

This is the kind of walk during which you can stop, listen, and hear nothing but the wind in the trees, the birds, and that whistling noise your nose makes when you’re exercising. For most of the trail, you’ll be away from any roads, weaving in and out of woods on a dirt trail. Once again, the trail is very well sign posted, meaning it’s pretty hard to get lost, even if you try.

Where: Several forrest walks in and around Vienna

Perks: the seclusion, the view, the adventure in getting there.