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)
- Wattgasse15 bikes · 0 docks
- Bischof-Faber-Platz3 bikes · 0 docks
- Parhamerplatz22 bikes · 7 docks
- Dornerplatz8 bikes · 17 docks
- Hernals S22 bikes · 0 docks
- Johann-Nepomuk-Vogl-Platz18 bikes · 0 docks
- Rosensteingasse10 bikes · 11 docks
- Elterleinplatz4 bikes · 10 docks
- Palffygasse22 bikes · 3 docks
- Gersthof S15 bikes · 9 docks
- Rosensteingasse / Blumengasse26 bikes · 0 docks
- Aumannplatz3 bikes · 19 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
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.
