Puchberg-Nature Park Hohe Wand-Grünbach

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 14,12 km
Duration: 7:00 h
Ascent: 808 m elevation gain
Descent: 826 m elevation gain

The mountain tour begins in a very friendly manner with a warm-up stretch, before climbing uphill in seemingly countless serpentines, over two saddles, until you approach the high point of the tour: the Hohe Wand.

Starting point of the tour: Puchberg am Schneeberg train station
Tour destination: Grünbach am Schneeberg train station

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 14,12 km
Duration: 7:00 h
Ascent: 808 m elevation gain
Descent: 826 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point557 m
Highest point1130 m

Nice views
With refreshment stops

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Description

The mountain tour leads from Puchberg am Schneeberg via Grünbach am Schneeberg up to the Hohe Wand. The Hohe Wand is a so-called island mountain with an extensive plateau on which plants and animals typical of the Pannonian steppe live. The trail runs to the far west of the plateau over the Hohe Kanzel and touches the border of the Hohe Wand Nature Park. If it is too quiet there, we recommend a detour to the east to the attractions of the nature park: the petting zoo, the observation tower and the Skywalk with impressive views, the themed trails, an alpine and local history museum, a demonstration of traditional charcoal production in a round pile and much more. It's a good idea to plan enough time, as there is still the descent and a stop or two to make before the train takes us back from Grünbach to Puchberg.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Viennese Alps should be an all-around beautiful and safe experience. Please therefore observe the following: On this path there are some rocky sections where surefootedness is required.PreparationMake sure when choosing the route that it matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather report in advance. The weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Always start out equipped accordingly (e.g., rain protection).Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your route choice and planned return before setting out.
Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for 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 We start at the Puchberg train station (576 m) heading towards Hotel Schneeberghof to Pfennigbach. We continue to the Grünbacher saddle (678 m), the so-called "Klaus." Via the Rastkreuz (868 m) we reach Am Plackles on the Hohe Wand (1132 m). Then we hike further to the Wilhelm Eichert hut (1052 m) and then via the Grafenberg path to Grünbach to the Seiser Toni inn. From there we go to the Grünbach train station, Grünbach am Schneeberg stop (555 m). From here, regular trains run to Puchberg, travel time approx. 15 min.
Parking Parking is available at the Puchberg train station.
Getting there From Vienna or Graz via the South Motorway A2 to the Wr. Neustadt West exit and B26 to 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. Buses also operate. More information at www.oebb.at or www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Recommended accommodation in Grünbach am Schneeberg is the country inn Schubertlinde or the Hotel Schneeberghof, the Hotel Wanzenböck as well as the Forellenhof in Puchberg!

Recommended period

Terrain hut at the summit of the terrain, tel. 02632/78914 or 0676 7877358
Scheimhütte at Rastkreuz, tel. 0699/10008170
Wilhelm Eichert hut on the Hohe Wand, tel. 02637/22 58
Inn Seiser Toni, Grünbach am Schneeberg, Theresienstollen 1, 02637/2266

Tourism association Schneebergland, +43 / 02636 / 22 56-11
Viennese Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026