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Geschriebenstein Summit Cross – Geschriebenstein Pass summit loop from Geschriebenstein / Írott-kő

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Geschriebenstein Summit Cross – Geschriebenstein Pass summit loop from Geschriebenstein / Írott-kő

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Geschriebenstein Summit Cross – Geschriebenstein Pass summit loop from Geschriebenstein / Írott-kő

01:03

3.81km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Bus stop

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42 m

Ranch Parking Lot

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This is actually the main starting point for the Burgenland Trails. There are plenty of parking spaces and this is where the official shuttle ends. The trails and the uphill to the Gewrittenstein summit begin right behind the chapel.

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Geschriebenstein Stone Educational Trail

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Note that lava also erupted here

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1.88 km

Geschriebenstein Summit Cross

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As already mentioned in other comments, not exactly at the summit, but it definitely deserves the designation as a summit cross. Beautiful aluminum cross anchored on a rock. At the right time of year and day, it can also be wonderfully depicted with the sun in the background.

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1.93 km

Geschriebenstein Observation Tower (Írottkő Lookout)

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The summit cross is a little way away from the summit, because the beautiful lookout tower is located there. However, it is right on the path and cannot be overlooked. The path is easy to walk. No special skills or equipment are required. The summit cross and the lookout tower are already in Hungary.

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Head Trail – Start at Geschriebenstein Summit

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The Head Trail starts at the summit of the Gewrittenstein and is the perfect trail to get going. Flowing curves with small tables await you here as well as perfect ground and the possibility to connect directly to one of the three long trails. No one is overwhelmed here and the Head Trail is also great fun for experienced riders! A very good foretaste of the three long tracks.

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3.76 km

Burgenland State War Memorial (Landesehrenmal)

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An area surrounded by low walls is the site of the State Memorial. Architecturally, the building resembles a chapel, with a portal and small bell tower crowned with a cross. The monument was erected as a lasting memorial to the victims of war and tyranny—and thus serves as a constant reminder to maintain peace.

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Chapel at the Geschriebenstein Pass summit

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Beautiful chapel, several hiking and cycling trails start here.

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3.79 km

Geschriebenstein Pass summit

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The shuttle stops here and the trails are right there

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3.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.78 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.78 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 15 July

28°C

17°C

29 %

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Comments

June 25, 2025,aufn Geschriebenstein

Finally done Burgenland's largest elevation was still missing from the collection 🤣😂

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October 17, 2021,Aussichtsturm Geschriebenstein 🚶🏻‍♂️🚶🏼‍♀️

After yesterday's robber baron's meal followed by the “Dracula Theater” in Lockenhaus Castle, nothing more was possible today than this nice, nearby excursion with a regeneration walk. (Overnight stay in the castle)
Actually it doesn't have much to do with a hike, but it is a very nice observation tower on the border with Hungary, and that's why I put …

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September 22, 2024,Gschriebenenstein Wanderung

A small, fine hike especially suitable for families with small children

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October 26, 2021,🇦🇹 ✞ Geschriebenstein 884m ⛰️ I. Seven Summit

A great detour with my godchild and family to Burgenland's highest mountain, the "Gegeschriebenenstein," is one of the "Seven Summits," the seven highest peaks in Burgenland's seven districts.
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gegeschriebenenstein
From the Geschriebenstein Pass parking lot, a leisurely walk along a forest path with little elevation gain is ideal for young and old.

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May 14, 2025,Geschriebenstein , mit 884 Metern der höchste Berg im Burgenland und Westungarns 😊

naturpark-geschriebenstein.at/naturpark.html

June 6, 2022,06.06.2022 - Geschriebenstein (884 m) ab Passhöhe

And at the end of my Pentecost weekend, a leisurely hike to the highest mountain in Burgenland (884 m). From the parking lot you walk about 30 minutes to the lookout tower with a beautiful view of both the Hungarian and the Austrian side of the border. After conquering the summit at the highest point in Burgenland, I quickly marched …

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March 31, 2024,31.03.2024 - Unterwegs am Geschiebenstein

To round off the Easter holiday, take a leisurely walk up the Geschriebenstein, the highest elevation in Burgenland and western Hungary.

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Geschriebenstein Summit Cross – Geschriebenstein Pass summit loop from Geschriebenstein / Írott-kő

Ranch Parking Lot

Geschriebenstein Stone Educational Trail

Geschriebenstein Summit Cross

Geschriebenstein Observation Tower (Írottkő Lookout)

Head Trail – Start at Geschriebenstein Summit

Burgenland State War Memorial (Landesehrenmal)

Chapel at the Geschriebenstein Pass summit

Geschriebenstein Pass summit

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