An observation tower on Hutwisch and a parish church with a defensive upper storey offer two different perspectives on Hochneukirchen: looking out across the Bucklige Welt and looking into a history of construction whose oldest parts date back to the 13th century. There is also the BAKABU children’s adventure trail and a cycling tour that starts in the town centre. For your planning, you can choose from several options: a viewpoint reached by a marked footpath, church history with visits available on request, and a circular trail with audio stories.

Views from Hutwisch

At 896 m, Hutwisch is the highest elevation in the Bucklige Welt, and it is home to the observation tower. From there, the panorama takes in the hilly landscape. On clear days, the view extends across Lake Neusiedl, the Schneeberg and the Wechsel mountains to the Steiner Alps in Slovenia.

Well-marked hiking trails lead to the tower from a rest area on the state road. Allow about 20 minutes to walk there. This approximate time refers to the route from this rest area. Check local conditions before your visit.

Parish church: history and culture

The oldest parts of Hochneukirchen Parish Church are in the area of the altar room of the old church and date back to the 13th century. The defensive upper storey was added in the 16th century by raising the exterior walls. Two distinct building phases can therefore be seen side by side: the older part of the church and a later addition.

The defensive upper storey can be visited by prior arrangement with the parish office or municipal office. For several years, concerts featuring classical music and jazz have been a regular part of the cultural events held in the defensive upper storey.

Adventure trail, Dreiländerstein and cycling route

The BAKABU children’s adventure trail is a newly redesigned, easy circular walk for children and adults. It takes visitors through local myths and shares information about the surrounding area. More than 50 brightly painted birdhouses mark the way to ten activity stations. At nine listening stations, children can hear stories about Bakabu the earworm.

The Dreiländerstein and the Dreiländereckroute refer to different things. The Dreiländerstein in Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt marks the meeting point of the federal states of Lower Austria, Burgenland and Styria. The Dreiländereckroute, by contrast, is a cycling tour that starts in the town centre of Hochneukirchen. If you plan to cycle the route, check the latest route details in advance.

Choose the focus of your stay

When searching for a holiday apartment in Hochneukirchen, it helps to compare the different planning considerations: for Hutwisch, there is an approximate walking time from the rest area; visits to the defensive upper storey are available on request. BAKABU offers a circular trail and listening stations, while the cycling tour starts in the town centre. Consider whether views, culture, the children’s adventure trail or cycling will be the focus of your stay, and tailor your search to your plans.

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