A walk from the picturesque town of Retz
Ascent to the windmill and the Gollitsch hill
The picturesque town of Retz is located in the Wienviertel wine region just a short distance from the border with the Czech Republic. It boasts a nice historic center around the Hauptplatz square. Several hiking and cycling routes lead from the city. The most popular walk here is to the windmill and back via the Gollitsch observation hill (325 m). We will also walk this route.
Picturesque wine houses and cellars
First, we head up to the windmill. The hiking trail starts north of the historic center and runs along Windmühlgasse. There are several picturesque houses and wine cellars on the street
Ascent along the vineyard
We finally leave the development and climb along the vineyard. Our destination – the windmill – is right in front of us.
View of Gollitsch (325 m)
Gollitsch (325 m) is only a small, relatively flat hill, but the walk up to it is still worth it. This is how it looks from the Windmill through the beautiful sculptures here.
Panorama of the city of Retz
Not far from the windmill is a beautiful view not only of the Retz but all the way to the Czech Republic behind the former Iron Curtain.
Windmill in Retz
And that's it, the most popular destination of walks from Retz. In addition, there is also a nice restaurant right below the mill where you can have refreshments.
Ascent to Gollitsch
Following the hiking trail, we run through the vineyards and after a while we are at the foot of the Gollitsch hill. The surrounding landscape is an arid steppe.
View of the Retz from Gollitsch
From Gollitsche there is a really nice view of the historic center of Retz
View from the top to the south
There is a view of the village of Obernalb to the south
The way back to Retz
The walk can continue around the Gollitsch hill, or you can go to the Retz along the vineyards and then the Gollitschweg
