Popis
The king of the Vienna Alps rises clearly visible as the highest mountain in Lower Austria, 2,076 m above the wide land. The Schneeberg cog railway takes you from the health resort town of Puchberg into this mountain paradise. You will find pristine nature, marked hiking trails, and a magnificent panoramic view! The hike is accompanied by wonderful views, for example, of Hoher Hengst, the Puchberg valley basin, the plains of the Steinfeld with the Leitha and Rosalia Mountains, and the Arbe Valley with the small village of Rohrbachgraben.
Restore your inner balance, calm down, and recharge your strength – here in this silence.
A culinary highlight is Baumgartner Station at 1,394 m above sea level. Here you will find delicious Schneeberg dumplings in various variations.
For children, the highest alpine playground of Lower Austria at 1,800 m directly next to the Hochschneeberg mountain station offers fun and action.
A paradise for the little guests, supervised by parents who cannot yet undertake very long hikes!
Please consider the details on elevation, distance, and walking time when planning your hike, so that the route remains an enjoyable experience for the whole family.
Výchozí bod trasy
Hochschneeberg mountain station (1800 m)
Cílový bod trasy
Town center of Puchberg am Schneeberg
Popis trasy Cog railway hiking trail from Schneeberg to Puchberg
Passing the Empress Elisabeth Memorial Church, the path leads us through extensive pine scrub fields towards Baumgartner Station.
Crossing the cog railway track via the exit of the first hairpin tunnel, we continue through the pine scrub fields to the "Hohe Mauer". On this stone dam, the cog railway crosses the Sitzstetten Ridge. The tree line is also located in this section of the path. Along the railway embankment, we reach Baumgartner Station.
Our hike continues along the railway to the Kaltwassersattel. To the left above the tracks lies the Adolf Kögler House with the Drachenwände cliffs in the background. We turn right and arrive at a large alpine meadow with the Ternitzer Hut and a dairy. Through aromatic coniferous forest, we proceed to Hengst Hut, where we meet the cog railway again. Below its track, we continue hiking towards Hauslitzsattel. Over the Hauslitzsattel, we return to the valley basin of Puchberg am Schneeberg. Passing through the districts Hengsttal and Muthenhof, we reach the town center of Puchberg along the cog railway tracks.
Příjezd
Arrival from Vienna:
Take the South Motorway A2 towards Wiener Neustadt to the Wr. Neustadt West exit. From there, follow Federal Road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. The route is well signposted.
Arrival from Graz:
Take the South Motorway A2 towards Vienna to the Neunkirchen exit. From there, head towards Ternitz and along Federal Road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg.
Parkování
Parking guidance system or at the tourist office.
Attention: short-term parking zone in the town center
Take the train from Vienna or Graz to Wiener Neustadt. From there, take the regional train towards Puchberg am Schneeberg to the final stop.
Direct excursion train on weekends: Departure at 8:41 a.m. from Vienna Main Station, return at 4:36 p.m. from Puchberg station.
Buses also operate from Neunkirchen, Ternitz (line 350), and Pernitz (line 330) to Puchberg.
More information at www.oebb.at or www.vor.at
