Hindlerberg

Hindlerberg is a mountain summit in Lower Austria that rises to 344 meters and forms part of the Carpathian landscape. The slope is covered with dense forest and crisscrossed by several clearly marked hiking routes that take visitors through varying woodland terrain.

The mountain gained military significance due to its strategic location and now houses an Austrian Army Intelligence Office monitoring station. This facility has operated from the elevated position for several decades in a security capacity.

Local mountain festivals take place throughout the year, connecting residents with traditional Austrian mountain customs through music and regional food specialties.

The various hiking trails are consistently marked and offer different difficulty levels to suit walkers of all experience. Signposts display estimated walking times and difficulty grades so visitors can choose the route that fits them.

From the observation platform, visitors can look beyond the borders and see into three neighboring countries. The summit sits at the easternmost point of Austria and marks a geographically significant location.

Location: Lower Austria

Elevation above the sea: 344 m

GPS coordinates: 48.11556,17.02311

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03