Start Göttlesbrunn – Schüttenberg
The circular hike begins, fittingly on the theme of wine, in the center of the village of Göttlesbrunn, one of the strongholds of viticulture in Römerland Carnuntum. Starting at the main square of the municipality, you stroll through the quiet streets of the village to the north. At the first larger intersection, there is the option to shorten the circular hike via the Göttlesbrunn cellar lane and over the three vineyards to Arbesthal. The main path, over the Schüttenberg, branches right here over a bridge and leads further to the edge of the village, from where it again branches left from the main road. Leaving the houses behind, you find yourself among fields and vineyards that stretch at the back of the farmhouses over the ridge slopes. On the paved farm road, you go at a leisurely climb towards Schüttenberg, and after a short time, a panoramic view opens over the extensive wine-growing region around Göttlesbrunn and Arbesthal. Sunny ridge lines follow shaded forest strips that separate the vineyards. Among ancient fruit trees, the climb increases slightly for a short section before the farm road changes to a winding forest path. Passing vineyards with old viticulture huts, the path reaches a clearing at the highest point of the ridge with a junction to the hiking round from the village Höflein. Following the meadow course and through a short forest section downhill, you reach the junction to the rest area and wine info point Schüttenberg.
Schüttenberg
The ascent is rewarded here with a shaded rest area amid the vineyards. From a small viewing plateau, there is a unique panoramic view over the entire wine-growing community. Göttlesbrunn and the next destination of the hike – Arbesthal – can be precisely determined by looking through two mounted wine bottles.
With the game of spin the bottle, you interactively learn everything about the cultivation and wine varieties of the region.
Schüttenberg – cellar lane Arbesthal
Following the branch path back from the rest area, you continue the hike. Again on paved farm roads, you first go briskly downhill the hillside without losing sight of the panoramic view over the wide wine landscape. The exciting variety of wine terraces offers numerous photo motifs.
After about 30 minutes on foot, you reach a crossroads where the shortcut via the Göttlesbrunn cellar lane joins and a branch to the Hirmeier chapel diverges. A few meters later, you come to the rest area of the three vineyards – a wonderful opportunity for another break. Here, you learn a lot about the region's viticulture and can enjoy another panoramic view beyond the region.
Then it goes to Arbesthal along a forest road on the edge of the forest and fields at whose foot the village lies. Soon a paved farm road branches left, which leads directly into the cellar lane at the main street.
Cellar lane Arbesthal - Göttlesbrunn
The wine educational trail in the cellar lane playfully shows the path the wine takes from cultivation to the wine cellar, whereby even wine connoisseurs are guaranteed to learn new aspects.
Along the way through Arbesthal, vintners and inns offer an ideal opportunity for an extended break, enjoying house wines and regional cuisine.
In the heart of the village, at the crossroads near the parish church, you continue the walk together with the hiking round from Stixneusiedl towards Göttlesbrunn. The Göttlesbrunnerbach accompanies the paved path through the sunny fields between the villages to the Winzer Globe. The impressive artwork symbolizes the wine-growing community, which with its high-quality wine from numerous vintners also represents a small world in itself.
The last section of the hike leads back into the center of Göttlesbrunn. A dedicated info and guidance system shows visitors the vintners and inns of the village, where, according to the motto "wine hiking", one should definitely end the day.
