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Celtic circular hiking route Schwarzenbach
Hiking tour Starting from Schwarzenbach, Keltenberg parking lot
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 2,45 km
- Duration: 0:45 h
- Ascent: 110 m elevation gain
- Descent: 93 m elevation gain
A leisurely, easy circular walk around the Celtic mountain with an archaeological open-air museum, lots of animals, some of which roam freely around the site, and the Johann Giefing viewing tower. The Celtic village of Schwarzenbach is best known for its annual Celtic Festival in June, which celebrates the customs of the Celts with an exciting program.
- Starting point of the tour
- Schwarzenbach, Keltenberg parking lot
- Tour destination
- Schwarzenbach, Keltenberg parking lot
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 2,45 km
- Duration: 0:45 h
- Ascent: 110 m elevation gain
- Descent: 93 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:2/6
- Overall experience:6/6
- Scenery:5/6
- Lowest point447 m
- Highest point537 m
- Round tour
- Nice views
- With refreshment stops
- Suitable for families and children
Description
A leisurely, easy circular walk around the Celtic mountain with an archaeological open-air museum, lots of animals, some of which roam freely around the site, and the Johann Giefing viewing tower. The Celtic village of Schwarzenbach is best known for its annual Celtic Festival in June, which celebrates the customs of the Celts with an exciting program.
- safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a completely beautiful and safe experience. Please note the following:PreparationMake sure that the chosen route matches your mountain experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast beforehand. Weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Always start appropriately equipped (e.g., rain protection). Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit are open. Inform someone about your route choice and planned return before you start.
- Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, bring protection against sun and rain, as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone and store the emergency numbers: Rescue 144 / Mountain rescue 140
- Route description The starting point is the public, free parking lot at Keltenberg. The hiking trail leads towards the Celtic rampart. The route goes straight south until it turns left towards the Bründl chapel. Then the path leads north again, straight to the Trift, after which you continue to the right along the street. As soon as possible, turn right towards the Johann Giefing lookout tower and open-air museum. Then follow the path north back to the parking lot, which is reached after a few kilometers.
- Parking Public, free parking available at the starting point.
- Getting there From Vienna: Follow the A23 for about five kilometers, then A2, A3, and S31 to Sieggraben, take the exit and follow B50 to Schwarzenbach.From Graz: Liebenauer Tangente to Südautobahn, then A2 to exit 66- Grimmenstein, follow B54 to Scheiblingkirchen to L144, then L148 to Schwarzenbach
- Public transport Several bus connections possibleFrom the Sieggraben bus stop, it is about a 20-minute walk to the Celtic village SchwarzenbachMore information at: www.vor.at
- Editor’s tip Excursion:Annual Celtic festival in JuneArchaeological open-air museum / Celtic village SchwarzenbachCeltic parkJohann Giefing lookout tower (barrier-free)Celtic daysDining:Wirtshausbühne BernharddasTurmcaféCafé Restaurant Mößner-KarnerGasthaus zum KirchenwirtMost wia z'Haus
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Current weather on site
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Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at , +43 / 2622 / 78960
Opening hours: Mon - Thu 08:30 - 16:00 / Fri 08:30 - 13:00
More info about the Celtic festival: www.keltendorf-schwarzenbach.at/keltenfestival
Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026