Rosalia circular hiking route

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 82,62 km
Duration: 15:30 h
Ascent: 1651 m elevation gain
Descent: 1651 m elevation gain

The Rosalia circular hiking trail connects the thermal spa communities (Katzelsdorf, Lanzenkirchen, Walpersbach, Bad Erlach and Pitten) with Wiener Neustadt. In addition, all starting points are easily accessible by public transport.

Starting point of the tour: Thermal spa communities - starting point freely selectable
Tour destination: freely selectable

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 82,62 km
Duration: 15:30 h
Ascent: 1651 m elevation gain
Descent: 1651 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6
Overall experience:
6/6
Scenery:
6/6

Lowest point262 m
Highest point719 m

Round tour
Stage tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children

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Description

A hiker's paradise just outside Wiener Neustadt and only 40 minutes from Vienna: the Rosalia circular hiking trail owes its name to the Rosalia Mountains, which border Burgenland. The long-distance hiking trail stretches for over 80 kilometers through the thermal spa communities of Katzelsdorf, Lanzenkirchen, Walpersbach, Bad Erlach and Pitten before connecting to Wiener Neustadt. The daily stages can be planned flexibly thanks to several overnight accommodation options, excellent public transport connections and signposting in both directions. Divided into 4 stages, the daily distances are between 16 and 27 kilometers long. If you want to cover more kilometers each day, you can shorten the stages to 2 or 3 days or explore the excursion options in the villages.

The circular route leads through hilly, non-alpine terrain with a high proportion of forest and through a nature reserve. The constant ups and downs along the hiking trail make the long-distance hike quite challenging, but also easy to manage without alpine equipment and suitable for beginners. In the valley along the Leitha, however, the trail is rather flat. The gentle, green landscape in combination with time spent in nature soon leads to deep relaxation and harmony with oneself. Even more meditative and spiritual time can be spent at the energetically special power points.

Excursion destinations, refreshment stops and power points are not neglected. The Wiesen-Lanzenkirchen viewing tower is just a few minutes' walk from the trail and rewards you with a mountain panorama across valleys as far as Schneeberg, Rax, Hohe Wand and Semmering. Lake Neusieder See also glistens on the horizon on clear days. The view at Bener in Klingfurth near Walpersbach is completely different: this place is not only one of the energetic power points, but also reveals the reason why the Bucklige Welt is also known as the land of 1000 hills. Here, one hill follows the next and only a few small settlements blend into the landscape. All around, the view sweeps over fields, meadows and forests in various shades of green, creating a very special light atmosphere.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly beautiful and safe experience. Please therefore note the following:PreparationMake sure when choosing the route that it matches your mountain experience and fitness. Inform yourself beforehand about the weather forecast. Weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Therefore, always set out properly equipped (e.g. rain protection).Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and your planned return before you go.
Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description Recommended starting points:Katzelsdorf – Schlossstraße 1 (Katzelsdorf Castle)Lanzenkirchen – Parkallee 1 (NÖ Hof)Walpersbach – Parish churchBad Erlach – Fabriksgasse 1 (Raiffeisenbank)Pitten – Market square 1 (Municipality)Wiener Neustadt – Bahngasse 27 (Kasematten)The Rosalia circular hiking route can be completed in two, three, four, or more days depending on interests and physical condition. It is signposted in both directions. Due to the many gastronomy and accommodation businesses, various route variants are possible.
Parking At all six starting points you will find parking facilities and local information.
Public transport The Wiener Neustadt station is easily accessible from Vienna and Graz. From there, regional trains run to the nearby starting points of the Rosalia circular hiking route:Katzelsdorf stop – Mattersburger Bahn (start at Katzelsdorf Castle)Lanzenkirchen station – Aspangbahn (start at Grandhotel NÖ Hof)Bad Erlach station – Aspangbahn (start at the municipal office)Pitten station – Aspangbahn (start at the municipal office)Wiener Neustadt station – Südbahn (start at the Kasematten)Alternatively, the towns are well connected by VOR regional buses, and a call-collect taxi also operates here.Timetablesfahrplan.oebb.at, vor.at and AST Thermengemeinden
Editor’s tip Recommended daily stages:Wiener Neustadt - Eichbüchl: https://www.buckligewelt.info/a-rosalia-rundwanderweg-etappe-von-wr-neustadt-bis-eichbuechlEichbüchl - Klingfurth: https://www.buckligewelt.info/a-rosalia-rundwanderweg-etappe-eichbuechl-bis-klingfurthKlingfurth - Pitten: https://www.buckligewelt.info/a-rosalia-rundwanderweg-etappe-klingfurth-bis-pittenPitten - Wr. Neustadt: https://www.buckligewelt.info/a-rosalia-rundwanderweg-etappe-pitten-bis-wr-neustadtAlong the route, there are many museums and nature experiences, which are marked on the map. You can find cooling off spots in the Leitha meadows or the shady forests.

Recommended period

You can find digital information at www.thermengemeinden.at/rosalia-rundwanderweg. A downloadable folder is also available there.

Connections & timetables at fahrplan.oebb.at

Car-free excursion and holiday tips: www.wieneralpen.at/autofrei

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026