Schneeberg with the Best

An unforgettable experience: Experience sunrise on the Schneeberg, with certified alpine guides on the highest mountain in Lower Austria. Peter Groß and Hannes Rottensteiner, Puchberg’s most renowned alpine guides, will accompany you to the highest peak in the eastern fringe of the Alps: Experience an unforgettable adventure weekend in October with a competent all-round support program.

Peter Groß speaks English in addition to his native German

Services included:

• Friday evening: Icebreaker and discussion of the tour with cocktails in front of the fireplace at the Schneeberghof with certified alpine guides from the region.
• Saturday, early morning: The hiking taxis will drive the alpine hikers to the starting point of the sunrise hike to Losenheim – let the Schneeberg tour start!
• After the tour, collection by hiking taxis again and return to hotels.
• *Lunch break and dinner for hungry hikers
• Sunday morning: Immersion into the world of mountain climbing.  Sample mountain climbing including material on loan and professional advice by mountain climbing guides
• The hiking taxis will also take care of transport to the venues on Sunday.
• Afternoon snack and late check-out (Rooms available until 7 p.m.)
• For guests in the Schneeberghof: Relax on all three days in the wellness area, indoor swimming pool and sauna area

Details of tour:

Departure at 5 a.m. from the hotel to Losenheim.  Ascent at sunrise to Damböckhaus via the Novembergrat. Depending on the conditions, continue on via Klosterwappen to Fischerhütte. Descent via Schneidergraben and return transport.

Ascent to the peak 1,220 meters altitude / Descent 1,320 meters altitude
Distance: 14 km
Duration of the entire mountain tour (Ascent and descent): ca. 8 hours

Lowest point: 719 m / Highest point: 2,076 m (Klosterwappen)

In the case of a stopover at Damböckhaus, ascent and descent will be accordingly 1 hour less for each way. 5km are to be deducted for this option.

Dates

Oct. 5, 2018-Oct. 7, 2018
Oct. 12, 2018-Oct. 14, 2018

Number of participants

Limited to 12 guests per appointed date; in the case of a greater number of interested parties, the order of registration (first come, first served) will be decisive.

The minimum number of participants is 4.

Target group

For current and would-be sporty mountain hikers and mountain climbing aficionados. Guests in search of something new as a contrast to the ordinary, whilst still being able to feel safe in any situation (supported by an experienced alpine guide).

Price information

Hotel Schneeberghof****S (in a double or single room)
€ 323 per person in the Superior room incl. Schneeberghof inclusive services

Pension Bruckerhof*** (in a double or single room)
€ 212.60 per person

The weekend can also be booked without the active program for accompanying parties.
Hotel Schneeberghof****S /accompanying person € 224 per person in the Superior double room
Pension Bruckerhof***/accompanying person: € 104.80 per person in the double room

Prices are without taxation. Read more: www.niederoesterreich.at/taxen

Offer availability

• Bookable from 10/01/2021 to 10/03/2021
• Bookable from 10/08/2021 to 10/10/2021