Hochneukirchen: Hutwisch, Church and Three-Country Border

Hochneukirchen offers several reasons to take time to explore: the sweeping views from Hutwisch, the architectural history of the parish church, the BAKABU Children’s Adventure Trail and the Three-Country Stone. A cycling tour starts in the village centre. The options range from views and hiking to culture, stories for children and cycling. You can choose what to focus on during your holiday rather than trying to fit every experience into the same day’s plans.

Views and hiking at Hutwisch

The viewing tower stands on Hutwisch, which, at 896 metres, is the highest elevation in the Bucklige Welt. From here, the panoramic view stretches across the hilly landscape of the Bucklige Welt. On clear days, it takes in Lake Neusiedl, Schneeberg and the Wechsel mountain range, and reaches as far as the Steiner Alps in Slovenia. The view across the hilly landscape is thus complemented by a panorama that extends well beyond the region on clear days.

The approach follows well-marked hiking trails from a rest area on the regional road to the tower; allow around 20 minutes on foot. Check local conditions before setting out. The approximate walking time gives you a guide for planning without implying that the viewpoint is part of a long day hike.

Architectural history and culture at the parish church

The oldest parts of Hochneukirchen Parish Church date from the 13th century and are in the area of the altar in the old church. The defensive storey was added in the 16th century, after the exterior walls had been raised. The information points to two distinct building phases: early sections in the altar area and a later addition to the church.

The defensive storey can be visited by arrangement with the parish office or municipal office. For several years, concerts of classical music and jazz have been a regular part of the cultural events held there. The parish church therefore offers both architectural history and a cultural programme. If you would like to visit the defensive storey, remember to arrange your visit in advance.

Stories and stops along the BAKABU Children’s Adventure Trail

The BAKABU Children’s Adventure Trail is an easy-to-walk circular route that introduces children and adults to local myths and provides information about the surrounding area. More than 50 brightly painted birdhouses point the way to ten adventure stations. At nine listening stations, children can hear exciting stories about Bakabu the earworm. The experience is shaped by both visible trail markers and stories to listen to.

For an outing with children, the trail offers various opportunities to explore: local myths lead to stories from the surrounding area, while the listening stations put Bakabu’s stories centre stage. This is different from a viewpoint or a cycling tour; the circular trail is all about walking, stopping at stations and listening. It is described as easy to walk and is intended for children and adults alike.

The Three-Country Stone and a cycling tour

The Three-Country Stone in Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt marks the point where Lower Austria, Burgenland and Styria meet. The name thus refers to a specific geographical feature: three federal states come together at this point. If you are interested in regional borders, this offers a different focus from Hutwisch and its views across the hilly landscape.

Cycling is another possible activity: the Three-Country Border Route is a cycling tour that starts in the village centre of Hochneukirchen. You can check the latest route details before setting off. The named starting point in the village centre gives you a specific reference point for planning your tour, without making any claims about its length or difficulty.

Choose a holiday apartment to suit your day’s plans

When looking for a holiday apartment, it may help to decide first what kind of daily rhythm you want. The activities come with different planning considerations: an approximate walking time is given for reaching the viewing tower from a rest area, visiting the defensive storey requires advance arrangement, and the cycling tour starts in the village centre. Compare these starting points with the activities you actually want to include.

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