Semmering - Raxblickrunde

Winter walking route from Pass summit Semmering

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Elevation profile

6,83 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Route: 6,83 km
  • Ascent: 142 egm
  • Descent: 142 egm
  • Duration: 1:41 h
  • Lowest point: 944 m
  • Highest point:1.037 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus

Details for: Semmering - Raxblickrunde

Brief description

Pass summit Semmering - Hochstraße - around Semmeringkogel - Hochstraße pass summit

Description

The pass summit is the starting point of this hike through the town of Semmering. Initially along Hochstraße past the town hall, Hotel Belvedere, Restaurant Löffler to Hotel Panhans. All these buildings date from the turn of the century and are Semmering historical witnesses. Past the parish church and the imposing rectory and the viewing terraces, Hochstraße leads around Semmeringkogel. At the historic Kleinhans Villa a short stretch along F. Schüler Weg. Then left onto a forest path to Hans Dujsik Straße. Downhill to Adlitzgrabenstraße, along the tree avenue to the junction with F. Schüler Straße, past the historically significant villas onto Hochstraße and back to the starting point at the pass summit.

Starting point of the tour

Pass summit Semmering

Destination point of the tour

Pass summit Semmering

Route description Semmering - Raxblickrunde

From the pass summit, we walk along Hochstraße to Panoramahotel Wagner and further to the imposing Semmering Villa at the sharp bend. Here we continue straight for a short distance along Friedrich Schülerstraße until the forest path Meierei-Golfplatz branches off. We follow this to the intersection with the forest road. Now downhill to Adlitzgrabenstraße. After a short stretch, Friedrich Schülerstraße branches off again, leading us back to Hochstraße and further back to the starting point.

Directions

From Vienna take the A2 South Motorway onto the S6 Semmering expressway and take the Maria Schutz exit. Turn right onto L4168. Continue on Semmering/L4168, Semmeringstraße and Passstraße to B306.

From Graz take the S6 Semmering expressway and take the Spital/Semmering exit. Turn left onto Semmering Ersatz Str./B306. Continue on B306.

Parking

Parking facilities at the pass summit.

Travel by train to Semmering station. 

Alternatively, book a ride individually with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax, which will take you to the hiking start point. 

RUFbus stops:

Semmering station (109)

Panoramahotel Wagner (110)

Hochstraße, Löffler (112)

Pass summit/Bus bay Billa (113)

Südbahnhotel (107)

TIP: Simply use the Postbus shuttle app or call the hotline +43 660 900 88 22.

More information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at

Equipment

Always take suitable maps with you. Wear clothing appropriate for the route (sturdy shoes, poles, waterproof outdoor clothing, etc.). Take sun and rain protection, as well as water and a small snack. Bring your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140

Safety information

Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly beautiful and safe experience.

Please observe the following:

Make sure the selected route matches your mountain experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast beforehand. Weather in the mountains can change rapidly. Therefore, always set off appropriately equipped (suitable footwear, rain protection). Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and planned return before you set off. Stay on marked trails and avoid shortcuts. Due to dryness, meadows and forests are highly flammable. Treat fire with respect and report any possible fires to the fire department immediately. (122) Do not litter and dispose of waste properly.

Note, this winter hiking trail may not be fully cleared in snowy conditions and can have slippery spots. Use is at your own risk! Also keep in mind that in winter trail markings may be obscured by snow, so prepare well for your hike! Pay attention to early dusk and plan your trip carefully.

 

Mountain rescue emergency number 140

EU emergency number: 112

Avalanche info: www.lawinenwarndienst-niederösterreich.at

8 basic rules in the mountains

Map recommendations

freytag&berndt WK022 available at the tourism office in Semmering. 

Author's tip

Combine your hike with a stay at the Hotel Belvedere, Hotel Löffler, or the Sporthotel. 

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