Hike to Troppbergwarte Sun 22.03.2026

Hi everyone!

On Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, I am planning a long hike to the Troppbergwarte in the Wienerwald. The Troppbergwarte (542m) is a publicly accessible lookout tower. It’s a bit scary as you can see trough the steps down. If more than 10 people want to go to the lookout, then we have to form two groups, because a maximum of 10 people are allowed at the same time and we don't want to tear down the lookout tower. The hiking route will start at Rekawinkel train station and leads through slightly hilly forest in the Wienerwald and will end at the train station in Purkersdorf.

Meeting Point & Travel
We will meet at Wien-Westbahnhof train station at 08:40 am at the latest near the Infopoint. We will go to platform 4 at 8:45 am There is ticketmachine nearby and plenty of seats (see also the photo down below). The train leaves at 8:56 am at platform 4. If it’s better for you, you can also get on the train at another station. Then we meet altogether at Rekawinkel train station at 9:31 am. As Rekawinkel train station is not so far from Vienna a group ticket does not pay off. So everyone has to buy their own ticket to Rekawinkel train station.

Hike Details
Duration: approx. 6,5 hours (walking time and breaks)
Distance: approx. 17km
Elevation: 530 m up / 650 m down
Difficulty: Technically easy, but basic fitness required

Since we will not stop at any restaurant, everyone has to bring their own snack. We will make a few breaks for eating and drinking. A long 30 break minute is planed after three hours at about 12:30 at the lookout tower. Be aware, that there are no public toiletts on the way. Please be aware that there are no public toilets on the entire hiking route. So if you need to answer the call of nature and you think you have found a suitable spot, the group will advance for a few minutes and then wait for you or you can use the breaks to make your way into the forest. The expected end of the hike is at about 4 pm at Purkersdorf Zentrum train station, where there is also a ticket vending machine. There are trains bound to Wien Westbahnhof every 10 to 20 minutes.

More information about the trail: https://www.bergfex.at/sommer/niederoesterreich/touren/wanderung/390122,rekawinkel--troppberg--hochramalpe--purkersdorf/

Group Pace & Staying Togehter
We will walk at a comfortable group pace and take short breaks when needed.

Practical notes
I will send you a weather update on Thursday March 19th evening to everyone who is registered.

Please bring:

• Sturdy hiking shoes
• Layered clothing
• At least 1,5 liter of water
• Your own snacks (no restaurant stop is planned)

Disclaimer
As always, this is a free private leisure activity.
I am not a certified hiking guide, and participation is at your own responsibility and risk.

Looking forward to seeing you on the trail!
Christian