• Ein Wanderer steht auf einem felsigen Gipfel und genießt den atemberaubenden Blick auf die umliegenden Berge, während die Sonne langsam am Horizont aufgeht. Die frische Bergluft und die sanften Farben des Morgens schaffen eine friedliche Atmosphäre, die zum Verweilen einlädt.
    ©© Niederösterreich Werbung/Andreas Jakwerth

Hiking Highlights in the Schneebergland Region

8Top Walking Tours

  • Exterior view of the fisherman’s hut on the Schneeberg
    ©WA / Franz Zwickl

    1 | Hochplateau Wanderung Schneeberg

    Circular route on the high plateau of Schneeberg - from the mountain station of the cog railway to the summit at Klosterwappen (2,075 m) - excellently accessible by public transport!

  • View from the mountain hut into the Schneebergland valley
    ©Wiener Alpen / Kremsl

    2 | Wanderung Geländehütte Grünbach

    Wonderful hike from Grünbach am Schneeberg via the Scheimhütte to the Geländehütte.

  • Walkers on the Schrattenbach Ruins Trail
    ©Wiener Alpen / Kremsl

    3 | Ruinenweg Schrattenbach

    A hike through the forest leads up to the romantic Schrattenstein ruins, where you have a wonderful view of Schrattenbach, the terrain and the Hohe Wand.

  • View of the surrounding valley from the small pulpit
    ©Wiener Alpen / Kremsl

    4 | Wanderung auf die Kleine Kanzel Hohe Wand

    Wonderful hike from Scheuchenstein near Miesenbach to the Kleine Kanzel on the Hohe Wand and to the Naturparkstüberl!

  • Children are walking along the ASAGAN themed trail in the Hohe Wand Nature Park
    ©Wiener Alpen / Christopher Mavric

    5 | Rundwanderung Naturpark Hohe Wand

    Circular hike through the Hohe Wand Nature Park to the Skywalk and the animal enclosure - recommended in both summer and winter, also accessible by public transport!

  • A bird’s-eye view of the footbridges at the Myra Falls in Muggendorf
    ©© Wiener Alpen/Christian Kremsl

    6 | Biedermeier Erlebnisweg Muggendorf

    The Biedermeier Experience Trail shows the special features of the Biedermeier era in 14 interestingly designed stations.

  • Walkers enjoy the view in a clearing
    ©© Niederösterreich Werbung/Robin Uthe

    7 | Rundweg Gutenstein Mariahilfberg

    Gently ascending forest and meadow trail with beautiful views of the Piestingtal and Schneeberg, past the Magdalenengrotte and with a detour to the pilgrimage church on the Mariahilfberg

  • Gorge with water in the Johannesbachklamm
    ©© Wiener Alpen/Christian Kremsl

    8 | Johannesbachklamm Würflach

    The approximately 1 km long Johannesbachklamm gorge near Würflach leads children and parents through an impressive landscape. You hike through the region along gorges and over bridges.

Stop off and take a break

Where to stop for a bite

Along the trails, mountain huts, snack bars and traditional inns offer welcome places to pause and refuel. Enjoy regional specialities, warm hospitality and a well-earned rest before continuing your hike.

  • A fisherman's cabin on Schneeberg with a terrace, benches, and a decorative ibex statue in front of the building
    ©Wiener Alpen/Sophie Menegaldo

    Fischerhütte of the ÖTK

    Hochschneeberg 9, 2734 Puchberg am Schneeberg
  • Panoramic view of the Damböckhaus on the Schneeberg and the surrounding mountain landscape
    ©Wiener Alpen/Sophie Menegaldo

    Damböckhaus des ÖTK

    Hochschneeberg 8, 2734 Puchberg am Schneeberg
  • Baumgartner Shelter, with a terrace and benches in front of the wooden building
    ©Wiener Alpen/Sophie Menegaldo

    Schutzhütte Haltestelle Baumgartner

    Hochschneeberg 5, 2734 Puchberg am Schneeberg
  • Exterior view of the Hengsthütte on the Schneeberg, featuring a wooden balcony and terrace
    ©Wiener Alpen/Sophie Menegaldo

    Hengsthütte

    Hochschneeberg 1, 2734 Puchberg am Schneeberg
  • Host family Schmirl in front of the wooden piano in the garden
    ©Christian Schörg

    Guesthouse Pension Schmirl

    Muthenhofer Straße 8, 2734 Puchberg am Schneeberg
  • A mountain hut with the inscription 'Geländehütte' on a meadow with rocks and a cow in the foreground.
    ©Gelaendehuette, Foto Fam. Postl

    Geländehütte

    Rastberg 1, 2761 Miesenbach
  • Entrance to the Gasthof Zur Schubertlinde with two people in traditional dress.
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/Rita Newman

    Alpen-Aktiv-Landgasthof "Zur Schubertlinde"

    Badstraße 4, 2733 Grünbach am Schneeberg
  • An inn with a wooden roof and flower garden in front of a wooded slope.
    ©Wiener Alpen

    KlammWirtin

    Klammgasse 383, 2732 Würflach
  • Stone building with a green roof and sunshades in front of the entrance.
    ©Naturpark Hohe Wand

    Naturpark Stüberl – Einkehr im Herzen der Hohen Wand

    Kleine Kanzelstraße 118, 2724 Maiersdorf
  • Yellow inn with red roofs and blooming flowers on the balcony.
    ©Gasthaus Luf, Foto Uno GmbH

    Gasthaus Luf

    Hochkogelstraße 143, 2724 Maiersdorf
  • Yellow building with the inscription 'Waldeggerhaus', surrounded by flowers.
    ©Waldeggerhaus, Foto Susi Apfler

    Waldeggerhaus

    Dürnbach 41, 2724 Hohe Wand
  • Inn with solar panels and tent on the edge of the forest, near a pond.
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/David Schreiber

    Gasthaus Myrastubn

    Myrafälle 1, 2763 Muggendorf
  • A yellow inn with a terrace and parasols, surrounded by trees and a road.
    ©Wiener Alpen

    Gasthof Karnerwirt

    Thal 1, 2763 Muggendorf
  • An inn on the way to the church, set in a green landscape.
    ©Karl Denk

    Gasthaus Moser

    Mariahilfberg 14, 2770 Gutenstein
  • A traditional inn with a yellow facade and a dark shingle roof, set in a rural setting with a forest in the background.
    ©Wiener Alpen

    Brandstätterhof

    Längapiesting 7, 2770 Gutenstein