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Today, 04.03.2026
Light rain
Wind speed1,0 km/h
Hirschengarten route
Mountain bike tour Starting from Kartause Mauerbach
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Distance: 37,80 km
- Duration: 4:05 h
- Ascent: 928 m elevation gain
- Descent: 928 m elevation gain
The Hirschengarten route starts in Mauerbach and winds its way through the beautiful Vienna Woods for around 40 kilometers. There are a few meters of altitude to overcome, making it a real "treat" for enthusiastic mountain bikers.
- Starting point of the tour
- Kartause Mauerbach
- Tour destination
- Kartause Mauerbach
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Distance: 37,80 km
- Duration: 4:05 h
- Ascent: 928 m elevation gain
- Descent: 928 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:6/6
- Lowest point225 m
- Highest point507 m
- Round tour
- With refreshment stops
Description
Mauerbach - Scheiblingstein - Sophienalpe - Hadersdorf - Purkersdorf - Gablitz - Laabach - Waldheim - Hirschengarten - Mauerbach
- Equipment A safe and functional mountain bike is a requirement for all routes. Helmet and gloves protect you in case of falls and can be supplemented with knee and elbow guards on single/shared trails. A modern mountain bike with disc brakes and adequate tire tread is recommended. For single and shared trails from the red difficulty level, a full suspension bike with modern geometry is recommended. Tools, tire levers, pump, and spare tube help in case of a breakdown. Sufficient provisions (drinks and food) should also be carried along with a mobile phone and wind/rain jacket.
- Route description On the Friedhofweg in Mauerbach, we ride into the forest and then turn right over the Scheiblingstein Trail to the Sofienalpe. From there, descend the Kasgraben to Mauerbachstraße and continue to Hadersdorf. We cycle along the railway to Unterpurkersdorf and climb Karlgasse to Augustinerwaldsiedlung, then turn left and after 3 km turn left again down to Gablitz. At Hauersteigstraße, we follow the stream to Laabach, where after 300 m on the B1 we turn right and left towards Teufelswiese. From there, we cycle via Passauerhof and Hirschgarten back to Kartause.Surface: Asphalt 25%, gravel 58%, forest/meadow 7%
- Getting there Coming from Vienna B1, turn right at Wientalstraße, turn left at Mauerbachstraße, follow Mauerbachstraße/Forststraße/Hauptstraße to Mauerbach.Coming from the west A1 and B1 to Wientalstraße, turn left there, turn left at Mauerbachstraße, follow Mauerbachstraße/Forststraße/Hauptstraße to Mauerbach.Coming from the south A2 and A23 to the exit towards B224, on B224 to B1, B1 to Wientalstraße, turn right there, turn left at Mauerbachstraße, follow Mauerbachstraße/Forststraße/Hauptstraße to Mauerbach.
- Editor’s tip Information on possible excursion destinations:MauerbachGablitzPurkersdorfDining options with award:Schlosspark MauerbachDining options:Zum SchreiberKartausen CafeLandgasthaus Scheiblingstein
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Current weather on site
7° to 11°
3° to 13°
Tomorrow, 05.03.2026
Mainly clear
Wind speed1,9 km/h
The elevation data for this route were calculated based on the A-MAP. Due to different map bases from routing/navigation apps and devices, slightly different figures are inevitable. More information can be found in the following blog post!
Wienerwald Tourismus GmbH
Hauptplatz 11, 3002 Purkersdorf
Tel. +43/2231/621 76
E-mail: office@wienerwald.info
Website: www.wienerwald.info
Letzte Änderung: 28 Feb 2026