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48.23, 16.44 · rel 912994
International network E8 · REL 912994

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich

37,5 km from Oberkappel to Petržalka through alpine terrain and mountains.

Oberkappel Petržalka linear
37,5km Distance
multi-day Climb · estimate
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
33 views
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit Castle or ruins Quiet area Uncrowded

compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer

02 · The story

What makes this route special

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 (Rhein - Main - Donau - Karpaten), Abschnitt in Österreich von Oberkappel an der deutschen Grenze bis zur slowakischen Grenze

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03 · 20 points along the route

What will you encounter?

monument summit ruins Attraction Nature
Steinmandl (verf.) monument · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Bisamberg (Elisabethhöhe) summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Alte Schanze VI ruins · 68 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Alte Schanze II ruins · 105 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Elisabethsäule monument · 117 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Alte Schanze V ruins · 128 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Veitsberg summit · 166 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Alte Schanze IV ruins · 203 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Kirschenhain monument · on the route 37,5 km 100%
Alter Schiffsanker Attraction · on the route 37,5 km 100%
Zwangsarbeit monument · on the route 37,5 km 100%
Bibergehege Lobau Attraction · on the route 37,5 km 100%
Brückenkopf der Franzosen 1809 monument · 56 m off route 37,5 km 100%
Übergang der Franzosen 1809 monument · 129 m off route 37,5 km 100%
Rehgehege Lobau Attraction · 130 m off route 37,5 km 100%
Alte Napoleon-Schanze ruins · 158 m off route 37,5 km 100%
Pulvermagazin der Franzosen 1809 monument · 214 m off route 37,5 km 100%
Napoleons Hauptquartier 1809 monument · 240 m off route 37,5 km 100%
Napoleon-Schanzen ruins · 251 m off route 37,5 km 100%
Naturdenkmal Toter Grund Nature · 275 m off route 37,5 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 18,7 km 37,5 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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05 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

06 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich is 37.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich takes approximately 9h 20min to complete.
No, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Oberkappel to Petržalka. Plan ahead for return transport.
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich starts at Oberkappel.
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich is maintained and managed by European Ramblers Association.
Yes, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich is part of the International Walking Network (IWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.
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