Rosalia Circular Route - Stage from Pitten to Wr. Neustadt
Hiking tour Starting from Gasthof zur alten Schule Pitten
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 19,04 km
- Duration: 4:35 h
- Ascent: 20 m elevation gain
- Descent: 69 m elevation gain
A leisurely tour mostly along the rivers Pitten and Leitha without too many climbs from Pitten to Wiener Neustadt.
- Starting point of the tour
- Gasthof zur alten Schule Pitten
- Tour destination
- Kasematten Wiener Neustadt
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 19,04 km
- Duration: 4:35 h
- Ascent: 20 m elevation gain
- Descent: 69 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:3/6
- Overall experience:5/6
- Scenery:5/6
- Lowest point267 m
- Highest point334 m
- Stage tour
- Nice views
- With refreshment stops
- Accessibility by train and bus
A leisurely tour mostly along the rivers Pitten and Leitha without too many climbs from Pitten to Wiener Neustadt.
The trail leads from the municipality of Pitten along the river Pitten to Bad Erlach past the Linsberg Asia thermal spa. It continues towards Lanzenkirchen and Katzelsdorf along the Leitha river with beautiful natural spots in the Leithaauen. There are many places to stop for refreshments along the way.
Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly pleasant and safe experience. Please therefore note the following:
Preparation
Make sure that the chosen route corresponds to your mountain experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Always set off 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 start.
More safety tips for your hike can be found here.
Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes suited to the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
The path leads from the municipality of Pitten along the "Schwarzen Weg" towards Bad Erlach, to the Ulrich Church and the glass Stations of the Cross. Then it passes the Asia Therme Linsberg and follows the road to Haderswörth in the direction of Lanzenkirchen. The path runs along the Leitha through the Leithaauen nature reserve to Katzelsdorf. From there it continues along the main road with many places to stop until Wiener Neustadt, passing the Akademiepark to the Kasematten.
possible at Gasthof zur alten Schule
South motorway A2 exit Wiener Neustadt South - towards Bad Erlach then continue to Pitten
More information can be found at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
The Ulrich Church and the glass Stations of the Cross in Bad Erlach are worth a visit. And the source of the Leitha in Haderswörth promises a wonderful natural spectacle.
Complete route: www.buckligewelt.info/a-rosalia-rundwanderweg
Further daily stages:
Wiener Neustadt - Eichbüchl: www.buckligewelt.info/a-rosalia-rundwanderweg-etappe-von-wr-neustadt-bis-eichbuechl
Eichbüchl - Klingfurth: www.buckligewelt.info/a-rosalia-rundwanderweg-etappe-eichbuechl-bis-klingfurth
Klingfurth - Pitten: www.buckligewelt.info/a-rosalia-rosalia-rundwanderweg-etappe-klingfurth-bis-pitten
Recommended period
Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960 Opening hours: Mon - Thu 08:30 - 16:00 / Fri 08:30 - 13:00
Letzte Änderung: 2 Apr 2026