Prellenkirchen nestles against the sunny southern slopes of Spitzerberg. The cellar lane is a testament to winegrowing culture, while the Spitzerberg nature reserve offers a distinct landscape highlight. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can first consider whether you would like to spend more time in the cellar lane and museum, or also plan an excursion to Spitzerberg. This lets you tailor your choice of destination to culture or nature.
Hiking trails on Spitzerberg
The hiking trails in Prellenkirchen invite you to go on excursions. One specifically named option is the VIA.CELLA VINARIA circular hiking trail, which climbs gently to the species-rich Spitzerberg nature reserve. The area is a 3.5-kilometre-long ridge with steep slopes and has been protected since 1981; it is also part of the Hundsheimer Berge European protected area. Notable plant species there include dittany, also known as “burning bush,” and woodland wormwood. The trail climbs gently to the protected area; the steep slopes are a feature of the ridge itself. This means that alongside the general hiking options, there is a route with a clearly named destination and specific natural features.
Winegrowing culture in the cellar lane
The Prellenkirchen Wine Museum is located in a cellar in the cellar lane. Rustic cellars offer wines year-round. If you would like to visit a particular cellar, check in advance whether it is open. Guided tours of the cellar lane and carriage rides are available on request; check their availability before your trip. The traditional cellar-lane festival takes place in summer. The options therefore require different amounts of advance planning: wine is available year-round, tours and carriage rides are offered on request, and you should check the specific date of the festival.
Roman times and the founding of the settlement
The town’s history also offers two distinct points of reference in time. In Roman times, Prellenkirchen was located on a Roman road connecting Carnuntum with Ad Flexum (Magyaróvár – Ungarisch-Altenburg). Around 900, the late Carolingian settlement of Prebilenkirchen was founded in the area by the landlord Prebila (Briwala). The road points to a connection between two named places in Roman times; the later reference concerns the founding of a specific settlement. Together, the two topics offer a glimpse of Prellenkirchen in different eras without combining them into a single story.
Getting here and regional stories
The VIA.CELLA VINARIA circular hiking trail can be reached from Vienna by Postbus to Prellenkirchen. Check the current service before setting out. While out walking, hikers can listen to entertaining stories about the region—history, legends, traditions, and more—using the free “Wanderwege Römerland Carnuntum” mobile app. Check that the app is available before using it. The trail and app serve different purposes: the circular hiking trail leads to Spitzerberg, while the audio content accompanies you with regional topics. When planning, you can therefore choose between a specific hiking route and additional stories to enjoy along the way.
Discover more destinations: Haslau-Maria Ellend, Wildungsmauer, Schönabrunn, Höflein Bei Bruck An Der Leitha, Rohrau, Götzendorf an der Leitha, Gallbrunn, Bad Deutsch-Altenburg.
To the regional travel overview: Bruck An Der Leitha.
