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Hike to the Alpenfreunde Hut Krummbachstein (from Puchberg)
Hiking tour Starting from Puchberg am Schneeberg (center/station)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 10,14 km
- Duration: 4:00 h
- Ascent: 1043 m elevation gain
- Descent: 56 m elevation gain
A slightly longer hike from Puchberg to the Krummbachstein to the Alpenfreunde Hut, which can be combined with a ride on the Schneeberg railway.
- Starting point of the tour
- Puchberg am Schneeberg (center/station)
- Tour destination
- Alpenfreunde Hut at Krummbachstein
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 10,14 km
- Duration: 4:00 h
- Ascent: 1043 m elevation gain
- Descent: 56 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:3/6
- Lowest point574 m
- Highest point1563 m
- Nice views
- With refreshment stops
Description
The hike to the Alpenfreunde Hut at Krummbachstein starting from Puchberg initially follows the Schneeberg railway past Galerie & Atelier VOKA, the Hengsthütte, and the Ternitzerhütte. This section can also be combined with a leisurely ride on the Schneeberg railway. After the Ternitzerhütte, you hike via forest paths up to the Krumbachstein summit at 1602 meters altitude. Here awaits an incredibly beautiful view of Hochschneeberg, Rax, and Semmering. The Alpenfreunde Hut at 1,568 meters above sea level offers a perfect resting place. In addition to a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering, this small cozy self-catering hut also offers a bar with schnapps and non-alcoholic juices. If you want to refuel before the summit push, you can also turn off after the Ternitzerhütte to the Baumgartner stop and try the famous Schneeberg Buchtln. You can also reach this stop easily with the Schneeberg railway or hike up (Hike to Baumgartner stop). From there, it takes about 1.5 hours to reach Krummbachstein. Another alternative route leads from Payerbach via the Naturfreunde Hut Knofeleben in 4 hours to the hut at Krummbachstein.
The route along the Wiener Alpenbogen also passes the Alpenfreunde Hut, on the Knofeleben-Edelweißhütte stage. If coming from Schneeberg towards Krumbachstein, this route is the best choice.
- Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, take sun and rain protection as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
- Route description From the Puchberg am Schneeberg train station, we start through the town along the cog railway tracks. The path along the tracks leads us through the districts of Muthenhof and Hengsttal. Over the Hauslitzsattel, we pass by a place to stop, the Hengsthütte. After the Hengsthütte, we keep left and walk through the high forest. We reach a large alpine meadow with the Ternitzerhütte. Past the Ternitzerhütte, we follow the trail that ends in a path. At the path, we keep left and reach a road again. We walk right along this road and, after the curve, turn onto the path branching off to the right. We now continue straight on the path for about 800 meters, crossing a road on the way. We reach an intersection. Here, we follow the green-marked path straight ahead. The green marking continues right to the Alpenfreunde Hut at Krummbachstein.
- Parking Directly at the Schneeberg railway station or along the parking guidance system.
- Getting there From Vienna:Motorway A2 south in the direction of Wiener Neustadt to the Wr. Neustadt West exit. From there along federal road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. The route is well signed. From Graz:Motorway A2 south towards Vienna to the Neunkirchen West exit. From there along federal road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. Follow the signs.
- Public transport Take the regional train from Wr. Neustadt main station to Puchberg am Schneeberg and get off at the last station. More information can be found at or www.vor.at
- Editor’s tip Combine your hike with a stay in Puchberg. For example, at hiking establishments like Hotel Restaurant Forellenhof, at the Pension Bruckerhof in comfort rooms of the Hotel Schneeberghof or at the Wellness Kneipp Cure Hotel Wanzenböck.
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Current weather on site
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Tomorrow, 12.02.2026
Light rain shower
Wind speed1,9 km/h
Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960
Schneeberg railway,
Puchberg am Schneeberg, www.puchberg.at/tourismus