Schneebergbahn (Puchberg - Hochschneeberg)

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 9,86 km
Duration: 0:40 h
Ascent: 1217 m elevation gain
Descent: 3 m elevation gain

Take the Schneebergbahn up the mountain in time with nature to the Paradise of Scenic Views.

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

null

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 9,86 km
Duration: 0:40 h
Ascent: 1217 m elevation gain
Descent: 3 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:1/6
Overall experience:6/6
Scenery:6/6

Lowest point: 575 m
Highest point: 1800 m

Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children
Summit tour

Downloads

Schneebergbahn (Puchberg–Hochschneeberg)
(GPX | 10 KB)

Take the Schneebergbahn up the mountain in time with nature to the Paradise of Scenic Views.

The Schneebergbahn takes you from the health resort of Puchberg to the "King of the Vienna Alps," Lower Austria’s highest mountain at 2,076 meters.

Take the Schneeberg Railway up to Hochschneeberg

In about 40 minutes, the Schneeberg Railway takes its guests from Puchberg am Schneeberg up to the Hochschneeberg mountain station at 1,800 meters— Austria’s highest railway station.

The ride on the Salamander train is an experience in itself: the train climbs steadily through forests and past the characteristic mountain pine fields. A popular stop along the way is the Baumgartner station, where the famous Schneeberg buchteln await hungry passengers—perfect for taking along on the rest of the journey.

Once you arrive at the Hochschneeberg station, your hiking adventure begins the moment you step off the Salamander train. Fresh mountain air and sweeping views make your time on Lower Austria’s highest mountain something truly special.

Equipment
Sturdy footwear and a rain jacket are recommended.
Route description
From Puchberg am Schneeberg station, take the Schneebergbahn directly up to the highest mountain in Lower Austria. Hochschneeberg station at 1,800 m above sea level is the highest station in Austria and an ideal starting point for many beautiful hikes on and around the Schneeberg.
Parking
It is best to follow the parking guidance system in Puchberg. New parking lot behind the old station depot with 58 parking spaces. All parking spaces in Puchberg are free of charge. Our tip: Parking lot 5
Getting there
From Vienna on the A2 towards Graz, take exit 44 to Wr. Neustadt-West, then turn left onto B26 Puchberger Straße. Drive on B26 to Puchberg am Schneeberg, then turn right onto Bahnstraße towards the station in Puchberg.
Public transport
Take the Südbahn towards Graz to Wiener Neustadt main station. From there, change to the next regional train with Puchberg am Schneeberg as the final stop. At Puchberg station, transfer to the Schneebergbahn.
Editor’s tip
Make a stop at Baumgartner station - here you can enjoy the famous Schneeberg dumplings!

Recommended period

www.schneebergbahn.at

Letzte Änderung: 16 Sept 2026