Buchberg Eichberg round Maria Anzbach

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 12,24 km
Duration: 5:20 h
Ascent: 289 m elevation gain
Descent: 290 m elevation gain

Maria Anzbach is a place of pilgrimage with a long history and an impressive landscape. The pilgrimage church "Maria Anzbach Zur Mutter der Barmherzigkeit" is an eye-catcher. In the north of the municipality lies the Buchberg, from where you can enjoy a fabulous view from the Ötscher to the Waldviertel at the Buchbergwarte, which was rebuilt in 2004.

Starting point of the tour: "Marktplatz" Maria Anzbach

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Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 12,24 km
Duration: 5:20 h
Ascent: 289 m elevation gain
Descent: 290 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:3/6
Overall experience:5/6
Scenery:5/6

Lowest point: 231 m
Highest point: 458 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops

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Maria Anzbach is a pilgrimage site with a long history and stunning scenery. Evidence of early settlement dates back to the Bronze Age, and the town was first mentioned in a historical document in 998. On the renovated market square in the center of Maria Anzbach are the “Zum Goldenen Löwen” inn—which has been in operation since 1779—the old schoolhouse, and the Goldammer Museum. The artist has held many exhibitions both in Austria and abroad. The eye-catching landmark is the pilgrimage church “Maria Anzbach: To the Mother of Mercy.” The first church was built in 1456. During the Ottoman period, the church was connected to the old smithy via an underground passage. To the north of the municipality lies the Buchberg, from where you can enjoy a fabulous view stretching from the Ötscher to the Waldviertel at the Buchberg observation tower, which was rebuilt in 2004. The observation tower also houses many historical photos and several interactive display panels. The ascent to this 469-meter-high peak in the Vienna Woods is not too difficult. When hiking up the Buchberg, you spend most of the time in a near-pristine forest dominated by European beech. There were once lignite deposits here as well, but they have already been mined. Geologically, the mountain itself consists of what is known as the Buchberg Conglomerate—limestone and flysch gravel from the Kalkalpen. An outcrop near Burgstall makes this visible. In some places, the trail leads through extensive pastures belonging to the region’s cattle and horse farms. At Eichberg, the second peak of the hike, you’ll come across 21 Roman-era burial mounds, the largest ancient necropolis in Lower Austria.

Equipment
Standard hiking equipment
Route description
The route begins at the marketplace in the center of Maria Anzbach. Here you find the guesthouse "Zum Goldenen Löwen", the Goldammer Museum, and the pilgrimage church. A detour to the nearby Schönbeckmühle via Schmiedgasse is worthwhile. Walk down the main street heading west and then turn into Sportplatzpromenade. At the sports field, turn right and continue above the field to Eichengasse. At the end of the buildings, the red-marked path branches off to the right; follow it uphill. You reach Birkengasse, where you turn left following the markings. Then proceed along a field path into Tulpengasse, at the end of which turn left into Heitzingerstraße. After a few meters, turn right onto Johannesbergstraße. Shortly after, follow the marking to the right and cross the forest north of the Gschwendthof. Now continue uphill to Burgstall. Here the red marking ends; then follow the blue one on a small asphalt road to the summit of Buchberg. From the Buchbergwarte, you can enjoy a fantastic view from the Ötscher to the Weinviertel. The observation tower houses many historic photos and some interactive display boards. Next to it is the shelter house on the Buchberg. After resting here, descend and turn left from the road into the forest onto the marked WIR circular hiking trail. Keep left here and eventually reach Burgstall again via Hartwichgasse. At the crossroads, turn left, pass the village sign Oed, and then turn right, following the blue marking towards Rekawinkel. On the country road, pass Hofstetten and head to Eichberg. Approximately 1.7 km along the road, there is a right curve, here go straight into the forest. You pass the summit of Eichberg and come across Roman-era burial mounds. Shortly after, the path leads into the settlement of Erlaa. Turn right and follow the green marking on the country road. At the second junction, turn right, then pass the settlements of Hof and Groß-Raßberg. Enter Maria Anzbach and turn left at the first street intersection. Just after crossing the Anzbach, continue right on the footpath. This leads past the pilgrimage chapel to the main street. Here, no longer follow the green marking but turn right, passing the Pestmarterl and the restaurant Hubauer, back to the marketplace.
Parking
Public parking lot in a short-term parking zone; no parking fees apply
Parking Note: Please follow local parking regulations and check for any parking fees or time restrictions. We recommend checking the parking situation in advance to ensure a stress-free arrival.
Getting there
Take the A1 highway and exit at St. Christophen; follow the road to the roundabout. Take the B19 toward Neulengbach, then the B44 toward Maria Anzbach
or take the A1 highway and exit at Pressbaum, then take the B44 toward Eichgraben
Travel Advice: Please check the route to the meeting point in advance and allow plenty of time. Be aware of possible traffic delays, road construction, or public transportation disruptions.