Snowshoe hiking on the Faden at Schneeberg

Snowshoeing tour from Valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift in Losenheim

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Elevation profile

3,77 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Route: 3,77 km
  • Ascent: 364 egm
  • Descent: 7 egm
  • Duration: 1:30 h
  • Lowest point: 864 m
  • Highest point:1.226 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • With refreshment stops

Details for: Snowshoe hiking on the Faden at Schneeberg

Brief description

Beautiful snowshoe hike to the Fadensattel at Schneeberg.

Description

This route can be done as a circular route from the parking lot at the Schneeberg chairlift and offers a great view into the valley from the Edelweißhütte. Rent the snowshoes at the valley station and ascend the Schneeberg up to the Fadensattel. After a stop at the Edelweißhütte, enjoy the panorama to conclude the route during the descent by chairlift.

Starting point of the tour

Valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift in Losenheim

Destination point of the tour

Valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift in Losenheim

Route description Snowshoe hiking on the Faden at Schneeberg

From the valley station of the chairlift, we follow the marking towards Mamauwiese. At the right turn arrow towards Mamauwiese, we continue straight on the forest road until we reach the Almreserlhaus or the Edelweißhütte (both options are possible). For the descent, we either take the same path back or cover the last altitude meters downhill with the chairlift.

Directions

Take the A2 to the Wiener Neustadt West exit and then follow the B26 towards Puchberg. In Puchberg, follow the signs to Losenheim and Schneeberg chairlift.

Parking

Free parking spaces are available at the valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift.

Travel to Puchberg by train (ÖBB) from Wr. Neustadt, then Retter lines from Puchberg to Losenheim.

Equipment

Snowshoes, backpack with provisions, winter-suitable trekking poles, light, mobile phone, lighter, maps.
For small equipment mishaps, often a cable tie or a piece of wire is enough for temporary repair.
It is recommended to always carry basic avalanche equipment in the mountains.

Safety information

Particular caution applies when moving in the mountains in winter. Consider in your route planning that your timing can be disrupted by small things, especially in winter. A change in weather or a technical defect in the snowshoes can noticeably hinder progress. Also keep in mind that it can get dark as early as 4:00 p.m. in winter and spending the night outdoors in winter can quickly become life-threatening.

Please also be aware that markings can be invisible due to snow in winter, so prepare well for your journey!

Emergency number for mountain rescue 140

EU emergency number: 112

Avalanche info: http://www.lawinenwarndienst-niederoesterreich.at/

Author's tip

Don't have your own snowshoes? No problem! You can rent snowshoes at the valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift.

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