Weninger Trail - Breite Ries

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 7,17 km
Duration: 3:05 h
Ascent: 483 m elevation gain
Descent: 448 m elevation gain

Guided hike directly to/up the Schneeberg.

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

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 7,17 km
Duration: 3:05 h
Ascent: 483 m elevation gain
Descent: 448 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point864 m
Highest point1327 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops

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Description

Meeting point at the chairlift valley station (bus no. 350 from the station departing at 8.30 am), via the Weningersteig to the Breite Ries, continue via the Nördlicher Grafenseig to the Faden, stop off at the Almreserlhaus or the Edelweißhütte. Return via the yellow trail to Losenheim or continue via the Dürre Leitn, descent via the red trail - Schabrunst to the starting point (bus route 350 from the valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift at 16:16). A possible ride on the Schneeberg chairlift is not included in the price.

Equipment Sturdy mountain boots, hiking poles, water bottle, rain gear
Route description Forest path, trail (root path)
Parking Parking available
Getting there Take the A2 to the Wr. Neustadt West exit. Then take the B26 to Puchberg am Schneeberg along to Losenheimer Straße 103.
Public transport By train to Wr. Neustadt and from there by regional train to Puchberg am Schneeberg.Direct excursion train on weekends: Departure at 8:41 am from Vienna main station, return at 4:36 pm from Puchberg station.By bus from Neunkirchen, Ternitz (line 350), and Pernitz (line 330) to Puchberg station. From there continue on line 350 to Losenheim to the valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift.www.oebb.atwww.vor.at
Editor’s tip A wonderful hike that leads directly to the Schneeberg through the Breite Ries. Here you can truly feel the mountain and imagine how massive the gullies and rocks are.

Recommended period

Dining options at the Edelweißhütte www.edelweisshuette.at and at the Almreserlhaus http://almreserlhaus.at/

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026