Wolfgang Lang Viewpoint – Red Cross Wayside Shrine loop from Katastralgemeinde Höfnergraben

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Wolfgang Lang Viewpoint – Red Cross Wayside Shrine loop from Katastralgemeinde Höfnergraben

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Wolfgang Lang Viewpoint – Red Cross Wayside Shrine loop from Katastralgemeinde Höfnergraben

02:38

6.36km

510m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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913 m

Wolfgang Lang Viewpoint

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Bank with a view

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2.45 km

My local mountain. The birthplace of my great love for nature, mountains, and horizons. Under optimal conditions, the Velka Javorina, 156km away; 970m high on the Czech-Slovak border, can (theoretically) …

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2.50 km

Meyringer-Warte on Hocheck

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With 1037 meters from Vienna seen the next 1000er. At the summit is the wooden Meyringer-Warte with a fantastic panoramic view of the Ararburg on Peilstein and Lindkogel to Schneeberg. …

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2.51 km

Meyringer-Warte lookout tower

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The first lookout tower on the Hocheck was built in 1881 by the owner of the small Mariazell as Franciska-Warte (opening: 10 July 1881) and renewed in 1897 and 1923. …

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2.54 km

Hocheck Summit and Hochkeil Mountain Hut

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February 4th, 2023 - Hocheck from the north, the first thousand meter near Vienna and covered with a lot of snow today. The toll road is already closed again due to renovation measures.

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3.99 km

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4.63 km

Red Cross Wayside Shrine

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The red cross immediately catches your eye, it stands at a crossroads

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5.17 km

Disease-Free Trout Breeding and Sport Fishing Parking

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6.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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4.75 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.86 km

1.30 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

July 20, 2025,Höfnergraben, Hocheck 🐕 Runde

A steep climb to over 1000m elevation in anticipation of moderate temperatures 🤣 wasn't going to be a success, but it was still beautiful. The paths up and down are varied, lined with forest root trails. The panorama at the top is definitely worth the sweat! Plus, very few people make their way up here these days, so you can …

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December 7, 2025,Kaumberg🥾 - Hocheck ⛰️ mit 🐶

The 1037-meter-high summit of the Hocheck is one of our local mountains. Jessy and I know it very well, but not the ascent and descent from the "other side," the Kaumberg side.

That's why we're starting our hike today at the trout pond in Kaumberg. From there, we soon reach a narrow path. Jessy loves the trail, skillfully climbing over …

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