Description
Already in the middle of the forest at the foot of the Hohe Wand is the starting point, the Pension Seiser Toni. A beautiful hike through mountain forests leads via the Grafenbergsteig up to the Hohe Wand. On the Große Kanzel lies our first goal, the Wilhelm-Eichert-Hütte. At 1,052 meters altitude, it is the highest hut on the Hohe Wand and also one of the oldest shelters. This way, you can reach the summit at Plackles (1,135 m) in a short time. Nothing stands in the way of a comfortable rest at the Eichert-Hütte in the sun veranda with a magnificent panoramic view of the Schneeberg, or in bad weather in the heated lounge. Blutwurst and bratwurst are served there.
The next hut is the Turmsteighütte, at 1,025 meters altitude, idyllically located, surrounded by forest and meadows. They allegedly serve the best Viennese schnitzel on the Hohe Wand here.
Popular with climbers is the Hubertushaus (946 m), located directly on the Hochfallwand. Anyone who has saved their appetite here enjoys not only the beautiful view but also cheese dumplings and spinach dumplings.
Experienced hikers can reach the huts on the Große Kanzel also via the Springlessteig starting in Zweiersdorf, which leads to the Hubertushaus. An ascent via the Wagnersteig is also possible. These are easy via ferrata. Those who have driven to the Hohe Wand by car can also reach the huts on the Nature Park circular hike "Following Wildeauers' tracks".
Starting point of the tour
Pension Seiser Toni
Destination point of the tour
Wilhelm-Eichert-Hütte, Turmsteighütte or Hubertushaus
Route description Hike to the Große Kanzel (from Pension Seiser)
We walk past our starting point, the Pension Seiser Toni, heading east and then turn left onto a path going uphill. We follow this path to the Wandfußsteig, here we keep left. This way we reach the blue-marked Grafenbergsteig on which we go uphill to the right. At the top, we keep right. The path leads us directly to the Wilhelm-Eichert-Hütte. Continuing to the Turmsteighütte, we pass the Eichert-Hütte and take the path on the left. After the Turmsteighütte, we walk a short distance on the road and then turn right to the Hubertushaus.
Via the Schaupfad we would get back directly from the Hubertushaus to the Wilhelm-Eichert-Hütte.
Directions
From Vienna or Graz, take the Südautobahn A2, exit at Wr. Neustadt West. Turn left onto B26. Follow B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg to Grünbach am Schneeberg. In Grünbach am Schneeberg, follow the B26 road and turn right into Wandstraße. Slight right onto Josefiweg. Slight right onto Amasedweg. Slight left onto Theresia Stollen and then turn right to stay on Theresia Stollen.
Parking
Parking spaces available at Pension Seiser Toni.
From Wr. Neustadt main station, take the regional train towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. Get off at the Grünbach am Schneeberg stop. Take a taxi or about 45 minutes walk to Pension Seiser Toni.
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