Parapluieberg

The Parapluieberg is a 562-metre-high mountain in the southern Vienna Woods in Lower Austria. It is located in the municipality of Perchtoldsdorf and is a popular recreational area near Vienna. The mountain owes its name to the umbrella pines that grow here in the surrounding Föhrenberge Nature Park, as these pines are called parapluia trees in Viennese.

Journey of discovery on the way to the summit

The mountain is easily accessible from almost all directions on a number of marked hiking trails, with the exception of the north-west, where the rocky outcrops of the former quarries are located.

A starting point for a hike up the Parapluieberg is the terminus of streetcar line 60 in Vienna-Rodaun. Following the yellow signs towards Parapluieberg, you cross the border into Lower Austria and continue via Perchtoldsdorf to the Perchtoldsdorfer Heide, a natural jewel of international importance. With a lot of patience, hikers can see ground squirrels living in the wild. The Kammerstein ruins are also located in this area - one of the oldest ruins in Austria, although only a few remains of the 13th century castle can still be seen. Two huts invite you to take a break. The Franz-Ferdinand-Schutzhaus (532 m) has a terrace with an unobstructed view of the city of Vienna, while the Josefswarte, right next to the Kammersteiner Hut (582 m), offers a great view.

The summit of the Parapluieberge lies a few hundred meters west of the Franz-Ferdinand-Hut. There is a small wooden cross on it.

• Tip for mountain bikers: The signposted Parapluie mountain bike route leads over the mountain.
• Tip for hikers: Stage 1/5 of the Wr. pilgrimage route from Perchtoldsdorf to Mayerling also leads past the Parapluieberg.

Location
Vienna Woods
Municipality: Perchtoldsdorf