Eckartsau local walk

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4,31 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 6 m elevation gain
Descent: 6 m elevation gain

On the Eckartsau local walk, you can listen to exciting stories about the Donau-Auen National Park, the Marchfeldschutzdamm engineering marvel, the historic Eckartsau Castle, and the Crown Prince's garden on your smartphone via the "Ortsspaziergänge" app.

Starting point of the tour: Free parking in Schlossgasse or main parking lot Schloss Eckartsau
Tour destination: Free parking in Schlossgasse or main parking lot Schloss Eckartsau

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4,31 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 6 m elevation gain
Descent: 6 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
1/6
Overall experience:
3/6
Scenery:
3/6

Lowest point144 m
Highest point150 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

Under the motto "Small places – big stories", selected local walks in the Roman land Carnuntum and Marchfeld lead along partly unknown paths to historic buildings and old walls, through beautiful nature and hidden lanes.

Amidst wildlife-rich forests and fertile fields, the lovely place was first mentioned in a document in 1180 and developed magnificently. You can convince yourself of this on the Eckartsau local walk and listen to exciting stories about the Donau-Auen National Park, the Marchfeldschutzdamm, Eckartsau Castle, and the castle park.

To discover the Carnuntum-Marchfeld local walks, simply download the "Ortsspaziergänge" app on your smartphone, either online as a web app or as a native app that does not require an internet connection on site. Your own position is shown on a map during the walk – so you always stay on the right path! Google Play Store or App Store

Route description The round starts either at the parking lot in Schlossgasse or at the main parking lot Schloss Eckartsau. From Schlossgasse, follow the path towards Eckartsau Castle. At the fork towards the castle entrance, take the first stop and listen to the first audio story "Eckartsau Castle – fate castle of the Habsburgs." However, stay on the main path, leave the castle to the right, and continue straight towards the Marchfeldschutzdamm. Upon arriving, listen to the second audio story "The Marchfeldschutzdamm – a century achievement." A direction arrow points right, and you follow the arrow along the dam for a stretch before the next direction arrow points right again and shows the way back to Eckartsau. You follow the sharply right-turning floodplain forest path and now enjoy the beauties of the Donau-Auen National Park. Please stay on the marked paths to protect nature; there is much to discover here as well! About halfway along the path, the audio story "The many facets of the Donau-Auen National Park" shares interesting facts about the nature reserve. At the end of the path, you reach the Eckartsau sports field, and a direction arrow leads right back to the Eckartsau castle park. Shortly before the first fork in the park, the audio story "Eckartsau castle park – the Crown Prince's garden" provides exciting details about the castle park. Now follow the direction arrow left towards the beech canopy. The path leads straight on towards Mühlweg. Upon arrival, follow the direction arrow and turn right into Mühlweg. Follow this until turning right towards the marketplace and the starting point. Upon reaching the bridge, the last audio story "From medieval Ekkartsovve to the Großgemeinde Eckartsau" awaits. Now it is not far; follow the path to Schlossgasse and soon reach the starting point.
Parking Free parking in Schlossgasse or main parking lot Schloss Eckartsau
Getting there Car - A4 towards Budapest, exit Fischamend, B9, B49
Public transport Bus 550 Vienna - Orth, Bus 552 Orth - Eckartsau
Editor’s tip Combine the local walk with a visit to Eckartsau Castle.

Recommended period

Current weather in Eckartsau

4° to 5°

Today, 11.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed1,3 km/h

2° to 9°

Tomorrow, 12.02.2026

Light rain

Wind speed2,5 km/h

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Handy brochures are available for all local walks, which can be downloaded in the brochure shop. They can also be ordered via carnuntum-marchfeld@donau.com.