2019-07-20
Hike Leader: Evelyn Hesp Class: A 2
Description:
A shady walk through the Wienerwald and the Schwarzenbergpark.
Route:
Heuberg-Schottenwald-Schwarzenbergpark-Salmannsdorf (optional Heuriger).
Map:
Any good map of Vienna’s western edge.
Meet:
14.15 Hernals station (S45, tram 43), downstairs hall. Bus 44A leaves at 14.28
Return:
By late afternoon from Salmannsdorf (bus 35A)
Cost:
Local transport
Registration:
By 19 July to the hike leader.
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2019-07-21
Hike Leader: Norbert Plhak Class: B 5
*Description:*We will walk across vineyards and woods and along wine-cellars having a wonderful view to the Viennese Woods, Ötscher, Schneeberg and the Monastery of Göttweig.
*Route:*Zöbing – Ruine Falkenberg – Schönberg – Straß im Straßertal – Geißberg – Kamptalwarte – Zöbing
*Map:*ÖK25V NM 33-11-18 West Langenlois
*Meet:*8.50 a.m.station Spittelau at the ticket counter (train leaves at 9.07)
*Return:*7.00 p.m. Spittelau
*Cost:*Einfach Raus Ticket. Price depends on the number of participants, between EUR 9,- and 11,-
*Registration:*By Friday 19 July
*Note:*Bring rainwear, snacks and drinks. Lunch will be in a Gasthaus.
2019-07-24
2019-07-28
Hike Leader: Margarethe Ehrenfeldner Class: C 5 1/2
Description: the Wechsel is the eastern-most “real” mountain of the Alps, yet it is essentially a huge hill. Weather permitting we should have nice views
Route: From Aspang by taxi to Mariensee (815m) – Marienseer Schwaig (1478m) – Hochwechsel (1743 m) – Vorauer Schweig (1509m) – down on the “Steinerne Stiege” to Mönichkirchner Schwaig (1174m) – taxi back to Aspang
Meet: 7:40 at Wien Meidling at ticket counter, be in time, we will buy Eingfach Raus tickets, we change in Wiener Neustadt.
Return: before 8 pm
Cost: Einfachrausticket (11 Euro, depending on number of participants) + taxi
Registration: by 25 July
Note: We will have snacks at the Marienseer Schwaig and the Vorauer Schwaig, but bring snacks and drinks anyway; dress according to weather, the Wechsel is very exposed in case of wind and rain
Hike Leader: Christine Colella Class: A A/2
Description: A leisurely walk through woods and vineyards with a “happy end” at a Heuriger in Gumpoldskirchen
Route: Pfaffstätten – along the hills of Anninger – Gumpoldskirchen
Map: Wienerwald Atlas, sheets 27 and 21
Meet: Pfaffstätten train station upon arrival of the S4, at 6:10 pm.
S-Bahn departs from Praterstern at 5:21 and from Meidling at 5:39.
Cost: Ca. EUR 5 for train ticket (with Vorteilscard, buy ticket from Liesing to Pfaffstätten and return if your have a ticket for Vienna public transport)
Registration: By 29th July 2019
Note: Bring drink, rainwear
2019-08-03
Hike Leader: Paul Hesp Class: A 3
Description:
A was never more A: this is a walk on completely flat land in the Lobau national park.
*Route
Essling – Napoleonschanzen – Rohrwand – Ochsenhalt – Grossenzersdorf
Map:
Österreichische Karte 1:50.000 Wien Umgebung.
Meet:
U2 terminal Seestadt, exit, around 14.00. Bus 88B leaves at 14.20. SEE NOTE
Return:
By 18.00, no 26A bus Grossenzersdorf-Aspern-Kagran.
Cost:
Local transport.
Registration:
By August 1 to the hike leader.
Note:
- The U2 has two terminals: Aspernstrasse and Seestadt. If you accidentally end up at Aspernstrasse you just wait for the next one to Seestadt to come along.
- Mosquitoes may be a problem at this time of the year.
2019-08-04
Hike Leader: Frits Wittgrefe Class: D 8
Description: Up and down the Schneeberg
Route: Losenheim (700), Fahdensteig, Fischerhuette (2050), Wurzengraben, Losenheim, Puchberg (600)
Map: Wiener hausberge
Meet: 6:40 Hbf, in front of OeBB Reisezentrum, buy ticket to Puchberg am Schneeberg and back
Return: 21:02
Cost: train, bus
Registration: asap
Note: we have lunch at the fischerhut, bring poles, its a long way down
Hike Leader: Norbert Plhak Class: A 2/3
*Description:*The Bisamberg offers a nice landscape with woods, fields, vineyards and wine-cellars.
The actual route will be according to the weather conditions.
*Route:*Strebersdorf – Bisamberg – Strebersdorf
*Map:*Freytag&Berndt “Wienerwaldatlas” sheet 2
*Meet:*6.00 p.m. Strebersdorf, terminus tram 26
*Return:*Strebrsdorf tram 26
*Cost:*Public transport
*Registration:*By Tuesday 6 August
Note: At the end of the hike we can visit a Heurigen.
2019-08-11
Hike Leader: Frits Wittgrefe Class: D 10
Description: Up and down the Rax
Route: Hinternaswald (600), Glognitzerhut (1500), Scheibwaldhoehe (1900), Habsburghaus (1750), Heukuppe (2007), KLH (1800), Schlangeweg, Waxriegelhaus (1300), Prein (800)
Map: wiener hausberge
Meet: 6:40 Hbf, Oebb reisezentrum, buy ticket to Payerbach Reichenau and back
Return: 20:02 or 21:00 or 22:00
Cost: train, bus, may need to share taxi on the way back (prein to payerbach)
Registration: asap
Note: poles
2019-08-12
Hike Leader: Paul Hesp Class: A 3
Description:
Seestadt is a completely new district built on the site of Vienna’s pre-war airport Aspern. Modern architecture, building activity and half-finished structures, a ‘beach’ and the Gedenkwald, a large area of woodland planted in the late 1980s to commemorate Vienna’s Holocaust victims, offer plenty of photo opportunities.
Route:
Gedenkwald and various loops through Seestadt, ending at a café where we can have a drink and a look at everyone’s work.
Map:
Not needed
Meet:
14.00, Nelson Mandela Platz outside U2 station Aspern NORD (terminal 99A bus, leaves at 14.18). Please note that only U2 trains going to Seestadt stop at Aspern Nord.
Return:
By U2 from Seestadt, around 18.00
Cost:
Local transport.
Registration:
By 10 August to the hike leader. Only registrations, please, from people who intend to make a contribution to the Flickr album.
Note:
- As with earlier albums of photo walks we’ll have a maximum number of shots for each participant: 10 in this case.
- Check the weather forecast and bring something to drink and a waterproof if conditions require it.
2019-08-15
Hike Leader: Margarethe Ehrenfeldner Class: A 2
Description: details will be provided later
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2019-08-17
Hike Leader: Evelyn Hesp Class: A 3
Description:
A shady Saturday afternoon stroll. More information in due course.
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2019-08-18
Hike Leader: Frits Wittgrefe Class: D 8
Description: Up and down the Schneealpe
Route: Neuberg (900), Farfell, Plateau (1800-1900), hut, Lohmgraben, Altenberg (800)
Map: wiener hausberge
Meet: 6:40 Hbf oebb reisezentrum, buy ticket to Muerzzuschlagg and back
Return: 19:02
Cost: train , bus
Registration: asap
Note: poles
Hike Leader: Peter Vacek Class: A 2 ,5
Description:
Route: Mödling Bahnhof-Goldene Stiege-Thallern(Backhendlstation)
Map: Wienerwaldatlas map No 19
Meet: 16:30 at trainstation Wien-Meidling in front of the ticket centre,
train to Mödling departs 16:45,arriving in Mödling at 16:58
Return: around 21:00 at Wien-Meidling
Cost: about 5 EURO for train
Registration: by Tuesday 20 August to leader by phone 01/5814905 or
mob: 0650 4162520
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2019-08-28
Hike Leader: Paul Hesp Class: B 2 brisk pace
*Description:
A crossing of the eastern tip of the Alps.
Route:
Weidling-Sulzwiese-Wildgrube-Nussdorf (Heuriger)
Map:
Österreichische Karte 1:50.000 Wien Umgebung.
Meet:
17.30 in front of Heiligenstadt station; bus 401 to Weidling leaves at 17.45.
Return:
After 20.00 (depending how long you stay at the Heuriger), by D tram from Nussdorf.
Cost:
EU 4.20 full fare.
Registration:
By 26 August to the hike leader. Please indicate whether you are joining us at the Heuriger at the end of the walk – I have to reserve a table.
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2019-09-14
Hike Leader: Maria Hofmann Class: D 6
Description: The Rax is the second highest mountain of the Wiener Hausberge with a beautiful plateau and rather steep ascents. We will use the Reißtaler Steig to go up to the peak and smoothly down to the Habsburghaus on the first day. Overnight will be in the nice Habsburghaus. Depending on the weather and strength of the group, we will make a big round on the plateau and go back to Preiner Gscheid or hike to the cable car to go down to Hirschwang on the second day. The Reißtaler Steig is a Klettersteig A/B with a slightly exposed ladder. So please be sure, that you are sure-footed, have a head for hights and good condition.
Route: Preiner Gscheid – Reißtalersteig – Heukuppe – Habsburghaus (overnight) – somehow down…
Map: Wiener Hausberge sheet 19
Meet: 6:50 a.m. Bahnhof Wien Meidling ticket hall, train leaves at 7:05. Buy (return) ticket to Payerbach-Reichenau
Return: latest 8 p.m. Bahnhof Meidling
Cost: € 42.- train and bus (cheaper with Vorteilscard), Overnight max. € 28.- (Reduction for membership in Alpine Association and Lager instead of room)
Registration: by 10th September as I have to make reservation a downpayment of € 10.-*Description:* The Rax is the second highest mountain of the Wiener Hausberge with a beautiful plateau and rather steep ascents. We will use the Reißtaler Steig to go up to the peak and smoothly down to the Habsburghaus on the first day. Overnight will be in the nice Habsburghaus. Depending on the weather and strength of the group, we will make a big round on the plateau and go back to Preiner Gscheid or hike to the cable car to go down to Hirschwang on the second day. The Reißtaler Steig is a Klettersteig A/B with a slightly exposed ladder. So please be sure, that you are sure-footed, have a head for hights and good condition.
Route: Preiner Gscheid – Reißtalersteig – Heukuppe – Habsburghaus (overnight) – somehow down…
Map: Wiener Hausberge sheet 19
Meet: 6:50 a.m. Bahnhof Wien Meidling ticket hall, train leaves at 7:05. Buy (return) ticket to Payerbach-Reichenau
Return: latest 8 p.m. Bahnhof Meidling
Cost: € 42.- train and bus (without Vorteilscard), Overnight max. € 28.- (Reduction for membership in Alpine Association and Lager instead of room)
Registration: by 10 September as I have to make reservation at the hut (perhaps downpayment of € 10.- at the hut, which you have to pay even if you cancel). Maximum 10 participants!
Note: Take some lunch for the first day, enough to drink, snacks.
Good hiking boots, mountain equipment, raingear, headlamp, sleeping sheet for the hut.
Membership with an Austrian Alpine Association is strongly recommended for insurance purposes!
Hike Leader: Peter Vacek Class:
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2019-09-25
Hike Leader: Christine Colella Class: Cycling, ca. 20 km
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Hike Leader: Christine Colella Class: Bicycle Ca.40 km, hilly
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2019-09-29
Hike Leader: Paul Hesp Class: B 6-7 (brisk pace)
Description:
From the rolling farm lands of the Traisen valley via the forests of the Dunkelsteiner Wald to the vineyards of the Wachau.
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2019-10-27
Hike Leader: Marie-Luise Lewandowsky Class:
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