Hotel Szieszta stands in the Lővérek, on the edge of the Sopron Forest Park, so the hiking trails start right at the entrance. Below, we have collected where it is worth heading for an hour, an afternoon or a whole day.
The Sopron Forest Park in numbers
Hotel Szieszta is surrounded by a forest park where a total of 220 kilometres of hiking trails, 15 lookout towers, educational trails, walking paths, forest fitness trails and well-equipped rest areas await visitors. The district is a climatic health resort, and the subalpine pine forest can be walked all year round. Below, we have collected the hiking destinations and trails most easily reached from the hotel.
Lookout towers near the hotel
The Sörházdomb Lookout is the shortest walk from the hotel; it can be visited free of charge at any time, with free parking nearby.
The Károly Lookout, Sopron’s second landmark, has a playground and a snack bar nearby, so it is a good destination with children too. Admission is charged, but our hotel guests can buy tickets at a discount.
The Várhely Lookout is the highest point in the area and can be reached along a longer section of the Ciklámen educational trail.
Educational trails and hiking routes
The Ciklámen educational trail runs for about 9 kilometres through varied parts of the Sopron Forest Park and the landscape protection area, presenting the forests, flora and cultural heritage of the Sopron Mountains. Be prepared for a longer forest walk.
For those looking for a shorter route, the approximately 3-kilometre Várisi Promenade is ideal, and it can be walked at a leisurely pace with small children or a pushchair.
Another shorter, child-friendly route is the Treasures of the Lővérek educational trail, which presents the local history of the district through eleven stations.
Of the marked trails, one of the most beautiful is the path the locals call the Alpine Path – at an altitude of about 400 metres, it winds among Scots pines, larches and silver firs. A full lookout circuit starting from the hotel can take in the Sörházdomb Lookout, the Károly Lookout, the Seven Beeches, the Várhely Lookout, the Salamander Lake and the Fáber Meadow, and can then be continued towards the Gloriette Lookout in Fertőboz.
Forest detours around Sopron
Sopronbánfalva: the Steps of the Saints lead to the Pauline monastery, and the nearby Kárpáti Mill evokes the region’s past. Our hotel guests receive a discount on the services and events of the Kárpáti Mill.
Ágfalva: the Fehér út lake is a forest rest area for a shorter walk or a picnic.
Brennbergbánya: Hungary’s first coal mine, an interesting destination for its mining heritage and the history of the village.
Excursion tips with children around Sopron
The Erdő Háza Visitor Centre and Wildlife Park presents the wildlife of the Sopron Mountains, and our hotel guests can visit it with a discounted ticket.
The Witch Fairy-Tale Trail has stations with local stories and skill games waiting for children, and the barefoot trail can be a special experience for the little ones too.
The Tamás Kőhalmy Hunting Museum presents the wildlife of the forest and game management.
Guided programmes from the hotel
You can also discover the flora and fauna of the Sopron forests accompanied by a forestry engineer; among other things, the evening lantern walk to the Sörházdomb Lookout is included in your room booking. Whether programmes run depends on occupancy; you can ask for more information at reception.
If you want to go further afield
Not only the immediate surroundings of our hotel offer great opportunities for excursions! Discover Lake Fertő and its surroundings with their sights, explore Sopron’s city centre or visit Vienna, even for a day!
Relaxation and dinner after your excursion
After a day of hiking, you can relax in the Hotel Szieszta Wellness & Spa area, where an adventure pool, jacuzzi and saunas help you recharge. The evening can then be rounded off with a delicious dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Frequently Asked Questions
The hotel stands on the edge of the Sopron Forest Park, so the marked trails can be reached right from the entrance. A map is also available at reception.
Many routes in the forest park are easy to walk with a pushchair.
Excursions around Sopron can be planned all year round, but not everything is open continuously. Opening hours of castles, spas, outdoor venues and performances may vary by season, so please check the current opening hours of the place before you set off.