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Stadtwanderweg 4 - Jubiläumswarte

A peaceful woodland park and charming hillside suburbs lead to a lookout tower in the forest.

Hiking Easy

Distance
7.8 km
Ascent
245 m
Descent
245 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
222 m
High Point
445 m
Gradient
Stadtwanderweg 4 - Jubiläumswarte Map

The Jubiläumswarte is a lookout tower on a hilltop in the Vienna Woods. From it’s elevated vantage point, you can see over the city to the east and, on a very clear day, glimpse Mount Schneeberg far to the south. You can also appreciate the expanse of the Wienerwald to the west.

Description

The walk begins at Rettichgasse station of Tram 49 and leads into Dehnepark, an attractive woodland recreation area. Highlights here include a photogenic ruined villa and the Silbersee pond. Near the pond, the dirt path winds upward among diverse trees and beneath rock cliffs.

Next, the hiking route follows a road through two hillside suburbs that overlook the city center. After passing through the second of these, it becomes a dirt path once again and soon finds the hilltop with the Jubiläumswarte. Climb the tower’s stairs to your rewarding panorama.

From there, the Stadtwanderweg meanders down the other side of the hill, remaining in shady woodland for most of the time, but meeting one grassy meadow that makes a peaceful picnic spot. Later the trail crosses a road then passes another small pond. Shortly after, it rejoins residential streets and paved paths to go loop back to Dehnepark and return to the starting point.

Sources: https://www.wien.gv.at/umwelt/wald/freizeit/wandern/wege/wanderweg4.html https://secretvienna.org/the-story-of-the-jubilaumswarte/

Difficulty

Easy

Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

all year round

Features

  • Wildlife
  • Historical
  • Picturesque
  • Summit Hike
  • Dog friendly
  • Wild flowers
  • Water features
  • Family friendly
  • Forestry or heavy vegetation

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