Nasenweg, Vienna, Protected heritage trail in Döbling, Austria
Nasenweg is a trail in Döbling, Vienna, that climbs steeply toward Leopoldsberg and features benches and viewing spots along the way. The route winds through forested areas with several stopping points to take in the surroundings.
The path developed over time as a connection between Vienna's lowlands and the elevated areas around Leopoldsberg. Most of the visible structures today, such as benches and viewing points, were added during the 1800s.
The path takes its name from a natural rock formation that resembles a nose protruding from the hillside. It is regularly used by Viennese residents seeking to escape the city and explore the landscape around Leopoldsberg on foot.
The walk involves a steady climb that requires good footwear and some stamina. It is advisable to start early in the day to have enough daylight hours for the ascent and return journey.
The name refers to the steep ridge called the Nase, also known as Schweinsrücken after the sharply falling edge of a pork chop. Because of this steepness, the Nasenweg passes some of Vienna's few natural rock exposures, made of flysch.
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