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AMBER TRAIL East route | enjoyable hiking between the Alps and Puszta
Hiking tour Starting from Roman neighborhood in Carnuntum
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 315,28 km
- Duration: 81:25 h
- Ascent: 3060 m elevation gain
- Descent: 3008 m elevation gain
The first advanced civilizations of mankind were accompanied by the development of trade, which also established the oldest form of travel. Around the time of Christ's birth, the Romans were looking for the safest possible route to bring one of the greatest treasures of the time, the legendary amber, from the Baltic to the port of Aquileia on the Adriatic coast. A corridor that avoided both the unprotected expanses of the Pannonian Puszta and the impassable Alps was ideal for this purpose. Following this seam between the two world landscapes from north to south, a path was created exactly where Burgenland stretches today. The Roman Amber Road.
- Starting point of the tour
- Roman neighborhood in Carnuntum
- Tour destination
- Roman hill graves in St. Martin an der Raab
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 315,28 km
- Duration: 81:25 h
- Ascent: 3060 m elevation gain
- Descent: 3008 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:4/6
- Overall experience:5/6
- Scenery:5/6
- Lowest point116 m
- Highest point882 m
- Stage tour
- Nice views
- With refreshment stops
Description
Isn't it a fascinating idea to lace up your hiking boots and follow in the footsteps of the Romans along the myth-enshrouded Roman Amber Road? From the Carnuntum legionary camp in the north to the Roman burial mounds near St. Martin an der Raab in the south. And above all to discover Burgenland and its treasures step by step in between: The Neusiedler See - Seewinkel National Park, countless cultural monuments, relaxing thermal spas and the cozy Buschenschank (typical taverns) and wine cellar lanes in the idyllic vineyards. Authentic, hiker-friendly accommodation awaits you. The two detours to neighboring Hungary make this voyage of discovery an endless hiking pleasure. The Burgenland travel agency - myburgenland.travel - will be happy to help you plan your trip.
This is pleasure hiking between the Alps and the Puszta. The Bernstein Trail is aimed at the connoisseurs among long-distance hikers, who counter the hectic pace of everyday life with the conscious courage to slow down. The focus is not on records or best performances, but on the conscious discovery of Burgenland: insights into its beguiling diversity of nature and culture. Lingering in enchanting places, the wine, the typical Burgenland cuisine and inspiring encounters with warm-hearted people. All this makes the Bernstein Trail a fascinating and sustainable hiking tour off the beaten track. It is also ideal in spring or late fall, when Burgenland's mild, Pannonian-influenced climate is already or still providing the best hiking conditions.
- safety instructions Technically, the Amber Trail presents few difficulties.Some surefootedness on rooty forest trails is a prerequisite.Some hiking experience including orientation skills is recommended, especially because of the length of the stages.
- Equipment For the Amber Trail, "normal" equipment for hiking on unpaved paths in mid-mountain regions is completely sufficient.Important: Comfortable yet sufficiently sturdy footwear with good tread sole for unpaved paths due to long stages.Since some stages offer little shade, good sun protection and sufficient water are very important in summer.
- Route description For a closer look, you will find information on the individual stages here. The time indications are average values and may vary depending on personal fitness, number and length of rest breaks, weather conditions, etc.
- Public transport By train: The following train stations are available to you: Vienna Main Station, Parndorf, Neusiedl am See, Deutschkreuz, Jennersdorf, and Köszeg. Thus, the Amber Trail is very suitable for arrival by train.By plane: The following international airports are recommended for arrival by plane – Vienna, Bratislava, and Graz.
- Editor’s tip The best season for a trail trip on the Amber Trail ranges from early March to late November and depends on the general weather conditions.Starting the season in March, the Amber Trail is probably the earliest long-distance hiking trail accessible in Austria during the year.In spring, during the blossoming of fruit trees, and in autumn, at the grape harvest, the Amber Trail is particularly appealing.In theory, one can hike the Amber Trail in winter due to the lack of a prolonged continuous snow cover, but the enjoyment is significantly higher in other seasons.Pay attention to the ferry schedule between Illmitz and Rust.In mid-summer, it can get very hot, as you mostly hike at altitudes below 500 meters above sea level on the Amber Trail.
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Further information about the Amber Trail can be found at www.bernsteintrail.at
Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026