Hainburger Au Trail – Röthelstein Castle Ruins loop from Wolfsthal

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Hainburger Au Trail – Röthelstein Castle Ruins loop from Wolfsthal

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Hainburger Au Trail – Röthelstein Castle Ruins loop from Wolfsthal

04:02

15.5km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Donau-Auen

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.80 km

View from Braunsberg Hill

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The 346-meter-high Braunsberg near Hainburg an der Donau is a fascinating viewpoint offering a wide view upstream of the gently flowing Danube. The river meanders through the broad floodplains of …

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6.21 km

Water Tower (Götzenturm), Hainburg

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Water Tower (Idol Tower), Hainburg
The Götzenhof in the north-eastern area of the city was traditionally owned by the so-called Lords of Röthelstein, named after the extensive castle and fortifications …

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6.24 km

Hainburg an der Donau Boat Dock

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Danube pier/boat landing stage Hainburg a.d. Donau
The boat landing stage Hainburg 30 is located on the right bank of the Danube. The Danube station is located directly in front …

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6.54 km

Hainburger Au Trail

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The Hainburger Au is a scenic experience. Many rare animal species can be observed, and on hot summer days you can cool off a bit.

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6.63 km

View of Hainburg from the natural tunnel

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An interesting perspective of the city opens up from the tunnel on the Danube promenade at the foot of the Braunsberg.

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7.06 km

Along the Danube

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The path follows the river bank and soon leads to the “Hainburger Kastln”.

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7.73 km

Röthelstein Castle Ruins

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Ruins are always worth a visit! It's on the path, so it's not a special detour. The ruins are not particularly large. At the top there is a small viewing area with a bench. Beautiful view of the Danube included.

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13.7 km

View of Hundsheimer Berg, Schlossberg, and Braunsberg

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Wonderful view of Hundsheimer Berg, Schlossberg and Braunsberg - the "promising three"

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15.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

2.86 km

2.33 km

Surfaces

5.76 km

3.12 km

2.86 km

2.76 km

738 m

304 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

3°C

52 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

February 23, 2025,Hainburg, Ruine Röthelstein

Second hike in the "Hiking in the countryside" series from Wienerland. The loop from Wolfsthal along the Danube to the Röthelstein ruins, then on to Hainburg and back to Wolfsthal is an easy loop. Good weather with sunshine provided good views and a beautiful scenic experience.

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February 23, 2025,Wolfsthal, Ruine Röthelstein, Hainburg mit der Wienerland-Gruppe

A leisurely walk along good paths and beautiful landscapes with the Wienerland group guided by @Wandertiger. It was a pleasure to share the route with people so motivated to have a good time and I hope to be able to attend some more.

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February 13, 2022,Hainburg - Wolfsthal - Ruine Röthelstein

Today Wienerland hike from Hainburg to Wolfsthal and back via Grenzlandweg 07 past the Röthelstein ruins. Although the wind was quite cold in the morning, it turned out to be a wonderful hiking day: sunshine, good visibility, and the Danube meadows are full of snowdrops. - And we also spotted the first wild garlic.

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