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Cycling in Hernals (17th district)

Hernals mixes workers' housing, Dornbach villa curves and the edge of the Wienerwald at Kalvarienberg. Moderate climbs reward with valley views. Popular for Sunday rides toward Kahlenberg via neighbouring districts.

Landmarks & neighbourhood character

Hernals mixes workers' housing, Dornbach villa curves and the edge of the Wienerwald at Kalvarienberg. Moderate climbs reward with valley views. Popular for Sunday rides toward Kahlenberg via neighbouring districts.

Notable spots include Kalvarienberg, Dornbach, Hernalser Hauptstraße.

Recommended rides starting here

Climb preview for Kahlenberg route.

Alsergrund descent to centre.

Heuriger roads west (weekend traffic).

Live stations & rentals in this district

Our map below lists 12 WienMobil Rad stations and 4 bike rental or shop locations (0 hire-focused, 4 general shops) currently inside Hernals (17th district). Counts come from GBFS and OpenStreetMap and refresh on each build.

For a city-wide view, open the stations and rentals pages; filters here use the district bounding box, so border docks may appear on adjacent Bezirk pages.

Practical tips

Ride predictably, signal turns and give tram passengers space at stops.

In summer, carry water and plan swimming stops if you head toward the Donauinsel.

Check WienMobil Rad tariffs before long rides—day caps differ for standard and e-bikes.

Map of this district

Bike-sharing stations here (12)

  • Wattgasse16 bikes · 0 docks
  • Bischof-Faber-Platz3 bikes · 0 docks
  • Parhamerplatz23 bikes · 6 docks
  • Dornerplatz8 bikes · 17 docks
  • Hernals S21 bikes · 0 docks
  • Johann-Nepomuk-Vogl-Platz16 bikes · 0 docks
  • Rosensteingasse12 bikes · 9 docks
  • Elterleinplatz2 bikes · 12 docks
  • Palffygasse21 bikes · 4 docks
  • Gersthof S15 bikes · 9 docks
  • Rosensteingasse / Blumengasse25 bikes · 0 docks
  • Aumannplatz4 bikes · 18 docks

Rentals & shops here (4)

  • Klemens Schachinger (Wolfgang Brunner)Bike shop

    Degengasse 37

  • Fahrrad EckBike shop

    Gräffergasse 1

  • PbikeBike shop

    Jörgerstraße 31

  • Fahrraddiscounter.atBike shop

    Hernalser Hauptstraße 122

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Frequently asked questions

How many bike-sharing stations are in Hernals (17th district)?
We currently list 12 WienMobil Rad stations inside the district bounds. Use the live map for real-time bike and dock counts.
Where can I rent a bike in Hernals (17th district)?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 rental or bicycle shop entries here. See the rentals map for opening hours and websites where published.
Is Hernals (17th district) good for tourists on a bike?
It depends on time of day and route choice—read the neighbourhood section above and favour car-free corridors like the Donaukanal, Ring or Prater.
Can I take a bike on public transport?
Many U-Bahn stations allow bikes off-peak; S-Bahn rules are more permissive. See our guide on bikes on the U-Bahn for details.
What replaced Citybike Wien?
WienMobil Rad (nextbike) replaced Citybike in 2022 and now covers all 23 districts. Our Citybike Wien page explains the change.

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