Emperor Franz Josef Tower – Suchentrunk Cross (Suchentrunkkreuz) loop from Donnerskirchen

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Emperor Franz Josef Tower – Suchentrunk Cross (Suchentrunkkreuz) loop from Donnerskirchen

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Emperor Franz Josef Tower – Suchentrunk Cross (Suchentrunkkreuz) loop from Donnerskirchen

03:13

10.8km

330m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Neusiedler See - Leithagebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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122 m

Village Square with Goat Sculpture

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Very nicely designed square with little traffic; the shade invites you to linger.

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254 m

Donnerskirchen Parish Church (Pfarrkirche Donnerskirchen)

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The Roman Catholic Church stands high above Donnerskirchen on a fortified plateau and overlooks the entire area. It is dedicated to St. Martin of Tours and is a listed building. …

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545 m

Kirchberg Donnerskirchen Viewpoint

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The hill near Donnerskirchen is the perfect place for a break: take a seat on the benches, unpack the snack you brought with you and enjoy the view. A wire …

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3.61 km

Steinerweg (Before Franz-Joseph-Warte)

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4.31 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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5.38 km

Binder Cross (Binderkreuz)

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04/11/2019 - The Binderkreuz 380m - Binder Josef 1901-1932 😊👍

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7.23 km

Suchentrunk Cross (Suchentrunkkreuz)

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The search trunk cross reminds of a bloody deed that happened here in 1682.

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"All here at this place, the honorable and …

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9.60 km

Ehrenfeld Celtic Settlement Site

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There is evidence that there was a fortified Celtic settlement on the Ehrenfeld in Donnerskirchen in 700 BC.

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.09 km

2.10 km

335 m

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.45 km

3.40 km

3.10 km

406 m

304 m

107 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

8°C

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

May 29, 2024,Donnerskirchen-Bergkirche/Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Warte🥾

Because of the many nasty creatures (mosquitoes) in the forest, I was moving very quickly today😅
A beautiful walk with lots of butterflies and lipellas as companions on the way🥰

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July 23, 2023,Donnerskirchener Wanderung zur Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Warte 🇦🇹

In Donnerskirchen, which was sleepy in the morning, we started, first past the church up the slope to enjoy the impressive view; then through the forest to the control room and back to the starting point. The way back was mainly on forest roads - nevertheless a recommendable tour.

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June 13, 2024,Donnerskirchen, Kaiser Franz Josef Warte 🐕 Runde

A beautiful, leisurely hike, initially with a beautiful view of Lake Neusiedl from Kirchberg. The path through the cow pasture should be carefully considered with a dog, as the young bulls are still shy but curious and therefore difficult to assess. If it is still damp (June '24), you should be prepared for involuntary blood donations in the numerous forest …

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