TV Naturfreunde Circular Hiking Route

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 17,07 km
Duration: 6:00 h
Ascent: 463 m elevation gain
Descent: 458 m elevation gain

Easy circular trail through the Puchberg basin.

Starting point of the tour: Intersection Siebertweg / Wr. Neustädter Straße
Tour destination: Intersection Siebertweg / Wr. Neustädter Straße

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 17,07 km
Duration: 6:00 h
Ascent: 463 m elevation gain
Descent: 458 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
4/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point575 m
Highest point985 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

A wonderful hike in the Puchberg valley basin, past the waterfall, Losenheim Castle, through the meadows and back to the starting point via the Hubertus Chapel.

When planning your hike, please note the information on altitude, route length and walking time so that the tour remains a pleasant experience for the whole family.

safety instructions Preparation:Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your experience and fitness level. Check the weather forecast in advance. The weather in the mountains can change unexpectedly fast. Therefore, always set out properly equipped (e.g. rain protection).Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and your planned return time before you start.
Equipment Sturdy footwear, backpack with water bottle and snack, possibly hiking poles, rain protection, hiking map
Route description The start is at the intersection Siebertweg/Wr. Neustädter Straße (near Hotel Schneeberghof) - follow the blue markings to the so-called "Prater" - continue on the red markings to the waterfall - continue red over the Römerweg and then blue and again red over the Schabrunst to Losenheim - past the castle and then right over the Lärchkogel the red marking to Schneebergdörfl - then yellow markings through the Au to Knipflitz and past the Hubertus Chapel to the Hengstbergweg - follow the road to the right to the Hinteren Hengstweg - then left into the Hinteren Hengstweg, left past Galerie Voka, over the tracks of the Schneebergbahn to the Kirchenweg - along the Kirchenweg, past the church back to the starting point.
Parking Parking guidance system and parking lots near the tourist officeAttention: short-term parking zone in the town center
Getting there On the South Motorway A2, exit Wr. Neustadt West, B26 direction Puchberg or South Motorway A2, exit Wöllersdorf, B21 direction Puchberg
Public transport By train to Wr. Neustadt. Then take the regional train to Puchberg am Schneeberg.Direct excursion train on weekends from Vienna: Departure at 8:41 a.m. from Vienna Main Station to Puchberg, return at 4:36 p.m. from PuchbergBy bus from Neunkirchen, Ternitz (line 350) and Pernitz (line 330) to Puchberg.
Editor’s tip The circular hiking route is marked with signs "Naturfreunde Circular Hiking Route".Combine your hike with a stay in Puchberg, for example at the hiking establishments Hotel Restaurant Forellenhof, the Pension Bruckerhof, or in the comfort rooms of the Hotel Schneeberghof.

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Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026