Hohe Wand Nature Park

Wiener Neustadt, Austria

Located in the Gutenstein Alps, the northeastern most fringe of the Alps, this park encompasses 230m-high cliffs as well as several limestone caves. Highlights include the Skywalk Hohe Wand, the Alpine Museum (see listing below), and several caves. Popular recreational activities include rock climbing (with both via ferrata and on open terrain), hiking (trails of 1-6 hours), hang gliding, and paragliding. For accommodation there are a number of guesthouses (Gasthäuser) within the park, as well as restaurants and cafés. A brochure with map and listings is available for download (in German only).