Weningersteig - Puchberg am Schneeberg

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 6,69 km
Duration: 2:40 h
Ascent: 474 m elevation gain
Descent: 448 m elevation gain

The leisurely circular hike along the Weningersteig leads along the foot of the Schneeberg and through the Nandlgraben.

Starting point of the tour: Schneeberg chairlift valley station Losenheim
Tour destination: Schneeberg chairlift valley station Losenheim

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 6,69 km
Duration: 2:40 h
Ascent: 474 m elevation gain
Descent: 448 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point860 m
Highest point1327 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops

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Description

The Weningersteig circular hike leads along beautiful forest paths at the foot of the Schneeberg and offers unique views. From Losenheim, you hike across the meadow, which becomes a ski slope in winter, up to the Edelweisshütte. If you want to take it easy, you can also cover this route with the Schneeberg chairlift. At the top of the Edelweisshütte, you have a view from the terraces that extends down into the valley to Puchberg and as far as Lake Neusiedl. It is definitely worth stopping for a bite to eat, as you will be spoiled with culinary delights here. Well fortified, you then hike over the Nandlboden past the Lahning Ries and the Nandlgrat. Via the romantic forest paths, you finally reach the Ferdinand Bürkle refuge, where an annual mountain mass is held. From here, you have an impressive view of the Breite Ries. A few meters further down, you return to Losenheim on a mountain hiking trail.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a completely beautiful and safe experience. Please note the following:Preparation: https://www.wieneralpen.at/sei-gut-drauf-komm-gut-runterBe 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 fast. Therefore, always start out appropriately 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 route choice and planned return before you leave.
Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route (hiking boots or trekking shoes), bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description We start along the yellow marking and the Schneeberg chairlift on the trail. We walk past the Edelweiss Hut and follow the red marking along the Northern Grafensteig to the Breite Ries. There we pass the Ferdinand Bürkle Hut and go downhill, where we keep left on the red marking towards Losenheim - Schneeberg chairlift.
Parking Parking at the valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift in Losenheim.
Getting there Arrival from Vienna:South motorway A2 towards Wiener Neustadt to the exit Wr. Neustadt West. From there along federal road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. The route is well signposted.Arrival from Graz:South motorway A2 towards Vienna to exit Wr. Neustadt West. From there along federal road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. Follow the signage.
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.Direct excursion train on weekends: departure at 8:41 am from Vienna main station, return at 4:36 pm from Puchberg station.Buses also run from Neunkirchen, Ternitz (line 350) and Pernitz (line 330) to Puchberg. Line 350 continues from Puchberg station to Losenheim at 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 businesses Hotel Restaurant Forellenhof, at the Pension Bruckerhof in comfort rooms of the Hotel Schneeberghof

Recommended period

Tourism Association Schneebergland, www.schneebergland.com, +43 / 02636 / 22 56-11
Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960

Edelweiss Hut, www.edelweisshuette.at

Schneeberg chairlift, www.schneebergsesselbahn.at

Puchberg am Schneeberg, www.puchberg.at/tourismus

Almreserlhaus, www.almreserlhaus.at

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026