Emperor Franz Josef Tower – Smuggler's Trail Monument loop from Donnerskirchen

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Donnerskirchen

Emperor Franz Josef Tower – Smuggler's Trail Monument loop from Donnerskirchen

Moderate

5.0

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Emperor Franz Josef Tower – Smuggler's Trail Monument loop from Donnerskirchen

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12.2km

280m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.09 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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516 m

View of St. Margarethen Church and Neusiedler See Landscape

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The road here had a 15% gradient.

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4.63 km

Emperor Franz Josef Tower

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The control room is on the highest point of the eastern Leithagebirge. It towers above the surrounding trees and offers a 360 ° panoramic view of the Vienna Basin with …

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5.12 km

Smuggler's Trail Monument

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Reminder of a smuggler's path on a former border.

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6.07 km

Restricted Area in Leithagebirge

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The Leitha Mountains offer countless trails, including many great flow trails. Many of these are dirt floors that can become very muddy in winter. The electronic maps in the Komoot …

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6.92 km

Kaiser Franz Joseph Lookout

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If there is no snow, then simply use it as a run.

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6.96 km

Dreihotter boundary point

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Hotter means border and at this point three communities border each other.

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11.6 km

Martinsschlössl Donnerskirchen

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The historic Leisserhof, or the former Esterházy Castle (Donnerskirchen Castle), dates back to Baron Christoph Leisser von Idolsberg and Kronseck. In 1653, the Esterházys acquired the Leisserhof and used it …

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11.7 km

Der Schemitz Wine Tavern & Restaurant

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A simple and friendly wine tavern with delicious hot and cold dishes and a humorous waiter. A must-visit! 👍😃🙋‍♂️

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.18 km

2.92 km

1.49 km

612 m

Surfaces

4.83 km

2.97 km

1.97 km

1.77 km

654 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

4°C

55 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

December 28, 2024,Bei Traumbedingungen zur Kaisereiche

We drove to the Kaisereiche again today in "it couldn't be better" conditions. No wind, cloudless skies, 9°C, dry trails, what more could you want?! It was pure biking pleasure to ride the (single) trail uphill.
A short rest at the Kaisereiche and then back down. The only disadvantage of bike tours in winter is that short days unfortunately also …

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