Breitenstein - stopover round over the Kreuzberg

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 11,74 km
Ascent: 255 m elevation gain
Descent: 254 m elevation gain

Breitenstein station - Weinzettlwand - Polleres inn - Althammerhof - Klamm church - and back to the starting point via the railway hiking trail

Starting point of the tour: Breitenstein station
Tour destination: Breitenstein station

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 11,74 km
Ascent: 255 m elevation gain
Descent: 254 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6
Overall experience:
3/6
Scenery:
3/6

Lowest point693 m
Highest point914 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus

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Description

The Breitenstein stopover round runs over the railway hiking trail and the Kreuzberg. At the start there is a short ascent at the Weinzettel height, rewarded with a fascinating view over the Adlitzgraben. A detour to the viewing platforms offers an impressive deep view into the Adlitzgraben. At the top of Kreuzberg you have already earned the first rest. The Polleres inn invites you to take a break. Along Villa Street or Althammerhof Street, you continue to Althammerhof, where specialties from sheep and a wonderful view invite you to rest. Along Althammerhof and Klammer streets the path leads to the parish church of Klamm. Above the church lies the impressive Klamm ruin. The memorial stone for the workers who died during railway construction is found about 50 m down the Klammer street to the left. Now follow again the railway hiking trail along the railway line to the Wagner viaduct and Gamperl viaduct until you return well strengthened to Breitenstein.

Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for the route, 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 At Breitenstein station we walk downhill through the underpass. Following the signs of the railway hiking trail, the path leads us to the Weinzettel field up to the Weinzettelwand. On the railway hiking trail, we go uphill to the left at the crossroads via Karl Schubert Street. Following the street, we reach the Polleres inn. Now we go right along Althammerhof Street to Althammerhof. After that, the hollow way leads us to the Klamm ruin and the parish church. Opposite begins the musician path, which leads to the turnoff to the Mostheuriger Rumpler (at the Wagner viaduct). On the way back, we return to the path below the Semmering railway and walk to Pfeffer Street. Following this, the path joins the railway hiking trail again. We follow this back to Breitenstein station.
Parking Parking is available at Breitenstein station.
Getting there Coming from Vienna via the S6 to the Gloggnitz exit. Then follow the state road to Schottwien. In Schottwien turn at the intersection towards Breitenstein. Now follow the road into the Adlitzgraben to Breitenstein.Coming from Graz take S35 and S6 to the Spital/S exit. Turn towards Semmering and follow the road to Breitenstein.
Public transport Travel comfortably by Southern Railway to Breitenstein station, where the hike also begins.Alternatively, you can individually book a ride with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax.Following RUFbus stops are along the way:95 Breitenstein station93 Lower/Upper Bahnstraße92 Blue Cut85 Polleres inn86 Althammerhof89 Klamm church squareMore information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Stop at Polleres innStop at AlthammerhofAdmire the Wagner viaduct and the Gamperl viaductsPhoto exhibition at Breitenstein station

Recommended period

Current weather in Breitenstein

3° to 7°

Today, 12.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed3,5 km/h

1° to 5°

Tomorrow, 13.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed6,3 km/h

Hiking map of the municipality of Breitenstein, +43 (0) 2664 2143

Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960

Tourism office Semmering, www.semmering.at, +43 / 2664 / 20025