Satzberg, Mountain summit in Vienna, Austria
Satzberg is a 435 m high hill in the north of Hütteldorf, in Vienna's 14th district Penzing; a projecting spur to the south is the Hüttelberg. The originally wooded hill was cleared during the First World War and then built over with informal settlements, today allotment gardens mostly designated for year-round living. The Stadtwanderweg 4 runs through the area.
The originally wooded hill was cleared of trees during World War I and then built over with wild, illegal settlements, now allotment gardens mostly designated for year-round living. In 2010 the lower part, the 'Paradies' recreation area, was opened to the public.
The Satzberg lies in Hütteldorf, in Vienna's 14th district of Penzing, and forms part of a local recreation area with the Dehnepark, the Gemeindewald and the Steinhofgründe. In summer the Stadtwanderweg 4 runs through the hill, and in winter, when snow cover is good, a 220-metre sledding slope opposite the Silbersee is used.
The hill can be accessed via several marked routes from the base, with information boards at the trailheads. It is best to wear sturdy shoes and visit during daylight hours, as lighting is limited on the paths.
On clear days, the summit offers views of Vienna's skyline on one side and the forested hills of the Vienna Woods on the other. This meeting point of city and nature makes it a favorite spot for photographers.
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