Prigglitz Silbersberg circular route in winter

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 3,37 km
Duration: 0:47 h
Ascent: 27 m elevation gain
Descent: 27 m elevation gain

Circular route: Auf der Wiese - Gasthof Seelhofer - Zwicklkapelle - Tavern Kobermann - Raxbankerl - Wernhartkapelle

Starting point of the tour: Auf der Wiese - Gasthof Seelhofer
Tour destination: Auf der Wiese - Gasthof Seelhofer

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 3,37 km
Duration: 0:47 h
Ascent: 27 m elevation gain
Descent: 27 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6

Lowest point630 m
Highest point679 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children
Barrier-free

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Description

The Silbersberg circular trail in Prigglitz runs along firm, asphalted roads in a quiet location. You walk between wintry meadows and sugared trees and enjoy fantastic views of the snow-covered Rax at the end. The Tavern Kobermann is located directly on the trail, which is also partially open in the winter months.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be an all-around beautiful and safe experience. Please note the following:Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your mountain experience and your fitness. Check the weather forecast beforehand. The weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Therefore, always set out properly equipped (sturdy footwear, winter hiking gear). Check if 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 start. Stay on the designated paths and avoid shortcuts. Do not throw litter in nature and dispose of it properly.8 basic rules for the mountainsAttention, this winter hiking trail may not be fully cleared in snowy conditions and can have slippery spots. Use is at your own risk! Also consider that in winter trail markings can be invisible due to snow, so prepare well for your hike! Pay attention to early dusk and plan your routes particularly carefully.
Equipment Always bring suitable maps. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, take sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Bring your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140.
Route description The winter hike begins in the "Auf der Wiese" district in Prigglitz at the Gasthof Seelhofer. The path is continuously marked with the "Silbersberg Circular Route" and initially marked with red trail markers. From the starting point, go left along the street. The path first leads through a residential area before gradually becoming quieter and a section of forest begins to the left of the street. Continue along the street, passing the Biohof Zwickl, the path briefly goes uphill to a chapel. At the chapel, keep right and continue towards "Schmalzgrube" (now with green trail markers). Along the way, there are repeated views of the snow-covered hills and mountains as well as the meadows and forests in the surroundings. On the left side, a panorama board invites you to discover the surrounding mountains and towns. Shortly thereafter, on the right side is the Mostheurige Kobermann. Benches are repeatedly available along the path for resting.Continue following the street, first downhill to the "Rehgraben" junction and then uphill again until the Raxbench is reached. Here there is another panorama board and a place to rest. Immediately afterward stands the Wernhart chapel at a junction; from here turn right back to Gasthof Seelhofer.
Parking Parking is available at Gasthaus Seelhofer
Getting there From Vienna, take the A2 South Motorway onto the S6 Semmering expressway and take the Gloggnitz exit. Keep right at the motorway exit and drive through Gloggnitz to the station. Continue straight at the station and drive through Stuppachgraben to Prigglitz.From Graz, take the S6 Semmering expressway and take the Gloggnitz exit. Keep right at the motorway exit and drive through Gloggnitz to the station. Continue straight at the station and drive through Stuppachgraben to Prigglitz.
Public transport Travel by train to Gloggnitz station. From there, bus line 344 runs to the "Prigglitz Auf der Wiese" stop.Alternatively, you can book an individual ride with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax, which will bring you to the starting point.RUFbus stops along the route:GL15 Gloggnitz stationPR2 Gasthof SeelhoferMore info: www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Refreshments at Mostheurige Kobermann or Gasthof Seelhofer (check opening hours in advance)Short break at the Raxbench, where on clear days you can enjoy the view of the Rax and relax on the sun loungersThe farm shop of Bio-Zwickl is located directly on the route.

Recommended period

Refreshment possibilities:

Gasthof Seelhofer

Mostheurige Kobermann

Further information:

Tourism Association Semmering-Rax-Schneeberg, +43 660 900 88 22

Letzte Änderung: 19 Mar 2026