Himberg-Gutenmann-Edenhof-Puchberg

Hiking route from Tourism office Puchberg am Schneeberg

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Elevation profile

14,22 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Route: 14,22 km
  • Ascent: 485 egm
  • Descent: 487 egm
  • Duration: 4:30 h
  • Lowest point: 510 m
  • Highest point:923 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Himberg-Gutenmann-Edenhof-Puchberg

Brief description

This hiking route starts in Puchberg am Schneeberg, leads over the Himberg, towards Gutenmann and returns via the Ziererweg to Puchberg am Schneeberg.

Description

The Himberg-Gutenmann-Edenhof-Puchberg am Schneeberg route is a beautiful hiking route over the Himberg, with a wonderful view of the Schneeberg and the valley basin of Puchberg. This hiking route extends over 4h 30min of pure walking time and runs over paths, natural trails, gravel roads, asphalt and road.

Please note the information on altitude meters, distance and walking time when planning your hike, so that the route remains a pleasant experience for the whole family. 

Please note the information on altitude meters, distance and walking time when planning your hike, so that the route remains a pleasant experience for the whole family. 

Starting point of the tour

Tourism office Puchberg am Schneeberg

Destination point of the tour

Tourism office Puchberg am Schneeberg

Route description Himberg-Gutenmann-Edenhof-Puchberg

You start at the old locomotive in Puchberg am Schneeberg and from here follow the yellow marking up to the Himberg. Once at the summit, first follow the blue marking towards Reitzenberg, then green and red to Gutenmann. At the intersection, turn right and follow the green marking until you reach the main road. Follow the main road about 500 meters to the right to the intersection to Rohrbach, from here continue along the blue marking (Ziererweg), from the Dirtl farm following the red marking to the town center.

Directions

Arrival from the direction of Vienna:

Take the South Motorway A2 towards Wiener Neustadt to the exit Wr. Neustadt West. From there along federal road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. The route is well signposted.

Arrival from the direction of Graz:

Take the South Motorway A2 towards Vienna to the exit Neunkirchen West. From there towards Ternitz and along federal road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg.

Parking

You have parking available at the old locomotive in Puchberg am Schneeberg.

By train to Wiener Neustadt. Then change to the regional train to Puchberg am Schneeberg and get off at the last stop. Take the Schneebergbahn up to the Schneeberg.

Direct excursion train on weekends: departure at 8:41 am from Vienna main station, return at 4:36 pm from Puchberg station.

By bus from Neunkirchen, Ternitz (line 350) and Pernitz (line 330) to Puchberg am Schneeberg station.

Further information can be found at www.oebb.at, www.vor.at and www.schneebergbahn.at

Equipment

Sturdy footwear, durable clothing, plenty of drinks and some food.

Map recommendations

Local, hiking, and leisure map of Puchberg

Hiking-Bike-Leisure map frytag & berndt "Rax"

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