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Today, 11.02.2026
Moderate snowfall
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Cog railway hiking trail from Schneeberg to Puchberg
Hiking tour Starting from Hochschneeberg mountain station (1800 m)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 10,31 km
- Duration: 3:15 h
- Ascent: 55 m elevation gain
- Descent: 1253 m elevation gain
From the Hochschneeberg mountain station, the hike goes via Baumgartner stop, Kaltwassersattel, Hengst Hut, and Hauslitzsattel down to Puchberg am Schneeberg.
- Starting point of the tour
- Hochschneeberg mountain station (1800 m)
- Tour destination
- Town center of Puchberg am Schneeberg
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 10,31 km
- Duration: 3:15 h
- Ascent: 55 m elevation gain
- Descent: 1253 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:4/6
- Overall experience:3/6
- Scenery:3/6
- Lowest point579 m
- Highest point1797 m
- Nice views
- With refreshment stops
- Suitable for families and children
Description
The king of the Vienna Alps rises clearly visible as the highest mountain in Lower Austria, 2,076 m above the wide land. The Schneeberg cog railway takes you from the health resort town of Puchberg into this mountain paradise. You will find pristine nature, marked hiking trails, and a magnificent panoramic view! The hike is accompanied by wonderful views, for example, of Hoher Hengst, the Puchberg valley basin, the plains of the Steinfeld with the Leitha and Rosalia Mountains, and the Arbe Valley with the small village of Rohrbachgraben.
Restore your inner balance, calm down, and recharge your strength – here in this silence.
A culinary highlight is Baumgartner Station at 1,394 m above sea level. Here you will find delicious Schneeberg dumplings in various variations.
For children, the highest alpine playground of Lower Austria at 1,800 m directly next to the Hochschneeberg mountain station offers fun and action.
A paradise for the little guests, supervised by parents who cannot yet undertake very long hikes!
Please consider the details on elevation, distance, and walking time when planning your hike, so that the route remains an enjoyable experience for the whole family.
- Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, bring sun and rain protection, as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone and save the emergency number for mountain rescue: 140
- Route description Passing the Empress Elisabeth Memorial Church, the path leads us through extensive pine scrub fields towards Baumgartner Station.Crossing the cog railway track via the exit of the first hairpin tunnel, we continue through the pine scrub fields to the "Hohe Mauer". On this stone dam, the cog railway crosses the Sitzstetten Ridge. The tree line is also located in this section of the path. Along the railway embankment, we reach Baumgartner Station.Our hike continues along the railway to the Kaltwassersattel. To the left above the tracks lies the Adolf Kögler House with the Drachenwände cliffs in the background. We turn right and arrive at a large alpine meadow with the Ternitzer Hut and a dairy. Through aromatic coniferous forest, we proceed to Hengst Hut, where we meet the cog railway again. Below its track, we continue hiking towards Hauslitzsattel. Over the Hauslitzsattel, we return to the valley basin of Puchberg am Schneeberg. Passing through the districts Hengsttal and Muthenhof, we reach the town center of Puchberg along the cog railway tracks.
- Parking Parking guidance system or at the tourist office.Attention: short-term parking zone in the town center
- Getting there Arrival from Vienna:Take the South Motorway A2 towards Wiener Neustadt to the Wr. Neustadt West exit. From there, follow Federal Road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. The route is well signposted. Arrival from Graz:Take the South Motorway A2 towards Vienna to the Neunkirchen exit. From there, head towards Ternitz and along Federal Road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg.
- Public transport Take the train from Vienna or Graz to Wiener Neustadt. From there, take the regional train towards Puchberg am Schneeberg to the final stop.Direct excursion train on weekends: Departure at 8:41 a.m. from Vienna Main Station, return at 4:36 p.m. from Puchberg station.Buses also operate from Neunkirchen, Ternitz (line 350), and Pernitz (line 330) to Puchberg.More information at www.oebb.at or www.vor.at
- Editor’s tip Our establishments are perfect for a relaxing stay in Puchberg am Schneeberg!
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Current weather on site
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Tomorrow, 12.02.2026
Moderate snow shower
Wind speed5,7 km/h
Schneebergbahn, www.schneebergbahn.at
Hengst Hut, www.hengsthuette.at
Baumgartner Station, www.schutzhuette-baumgartner.jimdosite.com +43 / 650 / 2441453
Schneebergland Tourist Board, www.schneebergland.com, +43 / 02636 / 22 56-11
Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960