Hike from Hütteldorf to Rodaun

Hi everyone,

On Sunday, 22.02.2026, I am planning to continue last week’s hike and go around the western part of Vienna, starting at Hütteldorf U4 train station. We will hike along and outside the wall of the Lainzer Tiergarten, past the Lainzer Tor to Georgenberg with Wotruba Church and the Hermann Mucke open-air planetarium. We will continue partly along the Lainzer Tiergarten wall to Kaufberg, Breitenfurt Ost, Doktorberg, and Eichkogel, finishing at Rodaun (tramway line 60).

You can decide during the hike how far you’d like to go. Walking all the way from Hütteldorf to Rodaun is optional and only recommended if you feel fit and motivated on the day.

There are possible exit points:
1. Lainzer Tor (after 5 km and 180 m elevation gain), public toilet, bus 56B bound for Hietzing U4
2. Wotrubakirche (after 8 km and 330 m elevation gain), tramway 60 about 1 km away
3. Breitenfurt Ost (after 16 km and 410 m elevation gain), bus 250 at 14:36, 15:06, and at half-hour intervals, bound for Wien Liesing Bahnhof
4. Rodaun, end of tramway line 60 (after 23 km and 600 m elevation gain), end of hike expected at 16:30

Meeting Point
Bahnhof Wien Hütteldorf, 9 a.m., outside (south of) the U4 station Hütteldorf, at the lift at the pedestrian bridge over the Vienna River (see the photo below).

Hike Details
Duration: approx. 6.5 hours (pure walking time to Rodaun)
Distance: up to 23 km (if walking the full route)
Elevation: approx. 600 m ascent and 550 m descent
Difficulty: Easy to medium
Walking the full route to Rodaun requires good basic fitness
Shorter options are possible
Pace: Comfortable and social, with regular short breaks

Group Pace & Staying Together
Fun (but serious) group disclaimer:
If you sprint ahead and disappear, I will assume you’ve chosen a new life among wild boars, dog walkers, and people power-walking in jeans. Running ahead voids all group benefits, including navigation, moral support, access to snacks, and protection from aggressive squirrels. By running ahead, you explicitly accept these terms and conditions.

Practical Notes
I’ll send a weather update on Thursday evening to everyone who’s registered.
Dress warmly in layers.
Wear sturdy, winter-appropriate hiking shoes.
Bring your own snacks and drinks (at least 1 liter of water). There will be no hut or restaurant stop along the route.
Some sections may be muddy or slightly icy, depending on the weather.

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

Looking forward to seeing you for this winter walk across Vienna.
Christian