Viewpoints in Austria’s “Bucklige Welt”

Austria’s “Bucklige Welt” is also quite rightly called the “Paradise of views”

The uniqueness of the landscape of Austria’s “Bucklige Welt” spreads out in special places. Gentle hills, one after the other, together form a picture that is in no way inferior to the beauty of famous regions such as Tuscany.

From these vantage points, you learn at first glance why Austria’s “Bucklige Welt” is also called the land of 1000 hills. Some vantage points offer views as far as Lake Neusiedl and the Pannonian Plain in Hungary. From the “Hutwisch”, the roof of Austria’s “Bucklige Welt”, you have a breathtaking panoramic view of the hills fanning out below, waiting to be discovered.

Special viewpoints

Not only do you have an incredible view over Austria’s “Bucklige Welt” from the 896 m of the “Hutwisch”, you can also enjoy the beauty of the landscape from many other places. The gondola of the windmill in Lichtenegg, which may be climbed when escorted by a professional, the fire tower and the castle ruins in Kirchschlag, the stone circle in Krumbach or the mountain church in Pitten – they all offer insight into the many facets of the land with 1,000 hills.

Get to know Austria’s “Bucklige Welt” on the go

The hills are particularly easy to explore by bike or on foot. Signposted hiking and cycling trails guide you through Austria’s “Bucklige Welt”, and invite you to stop and rest at one or another vantage point.