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Lainzer Tor is the preserve's main gate. It is also the origin and the terminus of a 2.2 km (1.4 mi) walk to the Hermesvilla, which can often also be ridden via horse carriage. Public restrooms are also located near the gate, as
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The Gütenbachtor is located on Gütenbachstraße, and accesses the southeastern corner of the
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Nikolaitor is an important gate of the Lainzer Tiergarten. Hütteldorf can be accessed with the U-Bahn U4, S-Bahn S45, S50 and S80, tram line 49, as well as multiple bus lines. From the station it is a 10-minute walk across the
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