Hiking trail to the Kamptalwarte at Heiligenstein

Hiking route from Zöbing, Heiligenstein car park to Zöbing, Heiligenstein car park

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Elevation profile

1,48 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Route: 1,48 km
  • Ascent: 124 egm
  • Descent: 1 egm
  • Duration: 0:30 h
  • Lowest point: 227 m
  • Highest point:351 m
Features
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Suitable for families and children
  • Summit tour

Details for: Hiking trail to the Kamptalwarte at Heiligenstein

Brief description

Hike from Zöbing to the observation tower on the "Rieslingberg" Heiligenstein.

Description

The 351-meter-high Heiligenstein, world-famous for its Rieslings, is easily accessible from Zöbing. The route leads through deciduous mixed forests and vineyard terraces. Once at the top, the historic Kamptalwarte offers a magnificent view over Zöbing, Langenlois, and the lower Kamptal to the Danube valley. On clear days, even the peaks of Schneeberg and Ötscher are visible on the horizon.

Starting point of the tour

Zöbing, Heiligenstein car park

Destination point of the tour

Zöbing, Heiligenstein car park

Route description Hiking trail to the Kamptalwarte at Heiligenstein

From the Heiligenstein car park heading southeast to the cellar lane at Heiligenstein. At the first cellars, keep slightly left and follow the path uphill for about 400 m. At a small car park, turn right and follow the flat path for about 200 m. Here a trail branches off to the left, leading 600 m uphill. At the fork, turn right and follow the now flatter trail for about 300 m to the Kamptalwarte. Return via the same route.

Directions

From Vienna: Danube Bank Motorway A22 towards Stockerau, then continue on the S5 towards Krems to the Fels am Wagram exit and on the B34 to Zöbing.
From the west: West Motorway A1 towards Vienna to St. Pölten, then continue on the S33 and B37 to Krems and on the B218 to Langenlois and further on the B34 to Zöbing.

Parking

In Zöbing at the Heiligenstein car park.

Regular regional train connections between Zöbing and Hadersdorf (connection to Vienna), Krems, and the Kamptal (fahrplan.oebb.at).

Equipment

Sturdy footwear, functional clothing, sun and rain protection, maps, if necessary telescopic poles, first aid kit (blister plasters), sufficient provisions (snack, muesli bars, fruit, water)

Safety information

Make sure the route you choose matches your fitness level. Check whether the restaurants you plan to visit along the way are open. Pack your mobile phone and map materials in your backpack.

Author's tip

The key to the tower is available at the Gutmann inn in Zöbing as well as at the Ursin Haus and the Fiakerwirt in Langenlois.

At the end of the hike, stop by one of the Heurigen in the cellar lane at Heiligenstein or in Zöbing.

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