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Hiking tour Starting from Roman neighborhood in Carnuntum
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.
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.
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.
Technically, the Amber Trail presents few difficulties.
For the Amber Trail, "normal" equipment for hiking on unpaved paths in mid-mountain regions is completely sufficient.
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.
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.
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.
Further information about the Amber Trail can be found at www.bernsteintrail.at
Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026
