Planetenwanderweg Wien - VENUS: A Cosmic Hiking Experience
Explore the solar system on foot! Vienna's Planetenwanderweg combines hiking with an educational journey through space within a scenic nature preserve.
The Planetenwanderweg Wien (Vienna Planet Path) is a unique 6km hiking trail in Liesing, Vienna, offering a scaled-down representation of our solar system along the outer wall of the Lainzer Tiergarten. This educational and recreational path allows visitors to experience the vast distances of space in a tangible way, with information panels detailing each planet.
A brief summary to Planetenwanderweg Wien - VENUS
- Aschbachgasse 853, Vienna, Liesing, 1230, AT
Local tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the trail is 6km long.
- Bring water, especially on warm days.
- Visit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds and enjoy cooler temperatures.
- Take your time to read the information panels and learn about each planet.
- Combine your visit with a hike in the Lainzer Tiergarten for a full day of outdoor adventure.
Getting There
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Public Transport
To reach the Planetenwanderweg Wien using public transport, take tram line 60 to the Franz-Asenbauer-Gasse stop, or bus line 56B or 156B to the Nästlbergergasse stop. From either stop, it's a short walk to the start of the trail at the end of Wittgensteinstraße. A single Vienna transport ticket costs €2.40 [https://www.wien.info/en/travel-info/transport/public-transport-367430].
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Walking
If you are already in the Liesing district, you can walk to the Planetenwanderweg. Head towards the Lainzer Tiergarten and follow signs to Wittgensteinstraße. The path begins at the barrier at the end of Wittgensteinstraße.
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Parking
If driving, parking is available at the parking lot on Wittgensteinstraße. Parking is free. From the parking lot, the path begins at the barrier at the end of Wittgensteinstraße.
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Planetenwanderweg Wien - VENUS
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