Hiking in and around Vienna - City hiking path 1

City hiking path 1 - Kahlenberg

An uphill walk through vineyards and wooded hills rewarded by a marvellous view of Vienna and the Danube.

Route

Starting point: end station of tram line D (Nußdorf)

Distance: eleven kilometres

Hiking time: approximately three and a half to four hours

Stamping point:
Josefinenhütte, closed Monday

Where to eat and drink along the way: Restaurant Kahlenberg, Josefinenhütte, Weberhütte (short detour required), Heurige (wine taverns) in Wildgrubgasse, Kahlenberger Straße and Nußdorf

Contact for this page:
Forestry Office and Urban Agriculture (Municipal Department 49)
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