Waterfall - Mamauwiese Puchberg am Schneeberg

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 8,83 km
Duration: 2:50 h
Ascent: 310 m elevation gain
Descent: 310 m elevation gain

A beautiful circular hike to the Mamauwiese past the waterfall from the valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift in Losenheim.

Starting point of the tour: Valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift
Tour destination: Valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 8,83 km
Duration: 2:50 h
Ascent: 310 m elevation gain
Descent: 310 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
6/6
Scenery:
6/6

Lowest point671 m
Highest point981 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

The Mamauwiese is also the destination of this hike. The starting point is the valley station in Losenheim at the foot of the Schneeberg. You can stop off at the Hotel Restaurant Forellenhof, the Lahning Inn or the Pizzeria Alpentaverne before heading uphill. You will also pass the ruins of Losenheim Castle. The Sebastian waterfall is wildly romantic and pleasantly cool in summer. The route then leads through peaceful forests via the Faden Graben up to the Mamauwiese, which is the starting point for numerous hiking trails. From here, you can comfortably descend back down into the valley after enjoying the view across to the Schneeberg.

A stage of the Wiener Alpenbogen - Arc of the Viennese Alps (trail) from the Edelweißhütte am Schneeberg to the Öhlerschutzhaus also leads across the Mamauwiese.

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 Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly enjoyable and safe experience. Please therefore note the following:PreparationMake sure that the choice of route matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change surprisingly fast. Therefore always go out properly equipped (e.g. rain protection).Check if the huts and snack stops you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and your planned return time before you set off.
Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear shoes appropriate for the route, sturdy shoes (hiking boots or trekking shoes), bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description From the parking lot, we walk in the direction of Gschaiderhof. We follow the blue marker to Forellenhof, after 100 m the yellow marker leads us left to the waterfall. We continue hiking along the blue marker to Mamauwiese. The red marker leads us further uphill to the Mamauwiese inn (Attention: closed!). On the return, we follow the red marker towards Losenheim. Just before the ford, we turn right. Over the so-called Schabrunst, we keep left on the red marker and continue towards Losenheim to the valley station of the chairlift.
Parking Parking available at the valley station of the chairlift.
Getting there Arrival from Vienna:South Motorway A2 towards Wiener Neustadt until exit Wr. Neustadt West. From there along the federal road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. The route is well signposted.Arrival from Graz:South Motorway A2 towards Vienna until exit Wr. Neustadt West. From there along the federal road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. Follow the signs.
Public transport Take the train from Vienna or Graz to Wiener Neustadt. From there, take the regional train in the direction of Puchberg am Schneeberg to the final stop.Direct excursion train on weekends: Departure at 8:41 am from Vienna main station, return at 4:36 pm from Puchberg stationBuses also run (line 350 from Neunkirchen via Ternitz to Puchberg and line 330 from Pernitz to Puchberg). Line 350 continues from Puchberg station to Losenheim to the valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift.More information at www.oebb.at or www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Combine your hike with a stay in Puchberg. For example, at the hiking establishments Hotel Restaurant Forellenhof, at the Pension Bruckerhof in comfort rooms of the Hotel Schneeberghof

Recommended period

Waterfall hut, www.wasserfallhuette.buisness.site

Hotel Restaurant Forellenhof, www.forellenhof-puchberg.at

Tourism office Puchberg am Schneeberg, www.puchberg.at/tourismus +43 / 2636 / 2256

Experience region Schneebergland, www.schneebergland.com, +43 / 02636 / 22 56
Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026