The best cycling routes around Brunn am Gebirge

Unlike classic sundials, time is not indicated by a shadow, but by a strip of light that a mirror at the end of the gnomon casts onto the mosaic. This narrow strip of light, unlike a shadow, does not move from left to right, but from right to left.

The ecologically oriented care and design of the monastery park are a great help to animal and plant species, as suitable habitats are not always easy to find within settlement areas. As diverse green spaces as possible are particularly important for biodiversity in densely built-up areas.

First, you walk through a low tunnel far into the mountain, where you are finally given a detailed explanation of the working conditions in former times and what happened in the tunnel during the Second World War, including the construction of the first fighter jet. After the mine tour, you continue a bit further down to the largest underground lake in Europe, where you take a short boat trip. The lake is very clear, the air is great, and the lighting is also very beautiful to look at. We went to the Seegrotte purely by chance and were lucky enough to get a private tour, as apparently no one else wanted to visit the grotto at lunchtime. Our guide was very nice, explained everything in great detail, and in the end, we were even allowed to do two laps on the lake.

The parish church of Gießhübl is located in the municipality of Gießhübl in the district of Mödling in Lower Austria. The Roman Catholic parish church, consecrated to the Holy Trinity, belongs to the Deanery of Perchtoldsdorf in the Vicariate of Unter dem Wienerwald of the Archdiocese of Vienna.

The abandoned cement factory in Vienna is a fascinating industrial monument that exudes an incomparable lost-place atmosphere. Between the rusted silos and crumbling walls, you can literally feel the past bustle of the factory. Here, history and decay merge in an impressive way, while nature gently reclaims the area. Ivy winds around steel beams, moss covers the concrete surfaces, and birds have found new nesting places in the abandoned halls. This scenery lends the place a melancholic beauty that invites wonder and contemplation. To experience the atmosphere of this place safely and respectfully, you should definitely stay on the permitted paths and not venture off-trail. This way, you can enjoy this special lost place in peace and let the unique connection between nature and industrial history sink in.

The Josefswarte on the Hinterer Föhrenberg is a classic observation tower in the Vienna Woods, offering panoramic views across Vienna, the Vienna Basin, and the surrounding hills on a clear day. After climbing along forest paths, you can enjoy fresh air, a breathtaking vista, and a perfect photo opportunity. It's an ideal and rewarding highlight on hiking and running routes around Perchtoldsdorf and Kaltenleutgeben.

The abandoned cement plant in Vienna is an impressive industrial monument that lends your tour a touch of lost-place atmosphere. Among old silos and walls, you can feel the plant's history, while all around, nature and vegetation are slowly reclaiming the site. Please stay on the designated paths and within easy walking distance – this way you can enjoy the unique atmosphere safely and without worry.

From the Perchtoldsdorf Heath, Vienna lies at your feet – with an unobstructed view across the entire city and far into the surrounding countryside. On clear days, you can see the Danube, the Inner City, and the hills on the horizon. An ideal spot for a short break, a photo, and one last look back before heading back into the Vienna Woods.