Petronell-Carnuntum town walk: Discover the history of Petronell-Carnuntum.

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2,72 km
Duration: 0:30 h
Ascent: 28 m elevation gain
Descent: 21 m elevation gain

During the Petronell-Carnuntum town walk, you can listen to exciting stories about the once vibrant Roman metropolis of Carnuntum on your smartphone via the "Ortsspaziergänge" app.

Starting point of the tour: Roman city Carnuntum parking
Tour destination: Roman city Carnuntum parking

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2,72 km
Duration: 0:30 h
Ascent: 28 m elevation gain
Descent: 21 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
1/6
Overall experience:
4/6
Scenery:
3/6

Lowest point163 m
Highest point188 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children

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Description

Under the motto "Small places - big stories", selected local walks in Römerland Carnuntum and Marchfeld lead along sometimes unknown paths to historic buildings and old walls, through beautiful nature and hidden alleyways.

The remains of Carnuntum and the historical legacy of the Romans are inextricably linked to this small market town. The Petronell-Carnuntum town walk tells exciting stories of the once vibrant Roman metropolis and the turbulent times that followed. You will hear about Ottoman attacks and crusades, but also about stone guardians and influential castle owners

To discover the Carnuntum-Marchfeld local walks, simply download the "Local Walks" app onto your smartphone, either online as a WebApp or as a native app, which does not require an internet connection on site. Your position is displayed on a map as you walk - so you always stay on the right track! Google Play Store or App Store

Route description The start is at the visitor center of the Roman city of Carnuntum (free parking if you arrive by car; hourly train connection from/to Vienna). Follow the path that leads left from the entrance to the Roman city of Carnuntum towards the manor and castle. Shortly after the "Black Gate" (stone portal at the street entrance), the first audio story "Welcome to the Roman city Petronell-Carnuntum" awaits with interesting details about the Roman city. At the fork, take the path to the right towards Petronell Castle. The audio story "Petronell Castle" also surprises with many interesting background details. Via Lange Gasse, you reach Kirchengasse, where you turn left and which leads to the parish church St. Petronilla. There, the audio story "How Petronell got its name" is told. A narrow path along the cemetery wall* leads towards the elementary school. (*Note: barrier-free alternative via the cemetery is possible!) There turn right; the narrow path leads – directly past the kindergarten and elementary school – further to the main road. Turn right onto this main road. Then keep an eye out for the "toll men" on the main road, as the exciting "story of the toll men" tells more about these two guards. Now follow the main road and shortly before the starting point, you will see on the left on a hill the unique round chapel or St. John’s Church. It is one of the most important Romanesque round churches in Austria. The last audio story is about "The exciting story of the round chapel." Now it is not far back to the starting point of the Petronell-Carnuntum local walk.
Parking Free parking at the Roman city of Carnuntum
Getting there A4 towards Budapest - exit Fischamend - B9 towards Petronell-Carnuntum
Public transport S7 Vienna/Wolfsthal
Editor’s tip Combine the local walk with a visit to the Roman city of Carnuntum.

Recommended period

Current weather in Petronell-Carnuntum

10° to 15°

Today, 10.03.2026

Mainly clear

Wind speed3,8 km/h

6° to 15°

Tomorrow, 11.03.2026

Cloudy

Wind speed3,5 km/h

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For all local walks, handy brochures are available for download in the brochure shop. These can also be ordered at carnuntum-marchfeld@donau.com.

Letzte Änderung: 10 Mar 2026

Petronell-Carnuntum local walk