Semmering railway route

©Niederösterreich Werbung/Ian Ehm

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 10,08 km
Ascent: 257 m elevation gain
Descent: 257 m elevation gain

The cycle route offers a beautiful round trip from the top of the Semmering Pass along the Semmering Railway through the Semmering Railway World Heritage Site.

Starting point of the tour: Semmering pass height
Tour destination: Semmering pass height

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 10,08 km
Ascent: 257 m elevation gain
Descent: 257 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point780 m
Highest point1024 m

Round tour
Accessibility by train and bus

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Description

Explore the summer resort by bike. Past the sophisticated villas of the fin de siècle, complemented by wonderful views of the Semmering Railway and the surrounding countryside, this cycle route leads through the village of Semmering. The history of this town is told in showcases along the elevated road. Well worth a look.
The route leads past striking points, such as the Hotel Panhans or the legendary Südbahnhotel, which today bear witness to the beginning of modern tourism.

Route description Start and finish is at the valley station of the Hirschenkogel cable car. We follow Hochstraße to the north. Passing the Cervo D'oro restaurant, we reach the intersection at "Villa Daheim." The Südbahnhotel is also on the way. For most of the time, we follow Adlitzgrabenstraße in a northwest direction. Return to the starting point via Hochstraße.
Parking A public parking lot is available at the Semmering pass height.
Getting there From Vienna take the A2 to the Seebenstein junction, then the S6 towards Semmering - S6 to the Maria Schutz exit - Semmering.From the south take the A9 to the Deutschfeistritz-Friesach junction - S35 towards Bruck an der Mur - S6 towards Vienna to the Spital am Semmering exit - then via the federal road to Semmering.
Public transport Take the train to Semmering station - about a 20-minute walk to the valley station. The train schedule can be found at: www.oebb.at
Editor’s tip Points of interest at Semmering:Bikepark Zauberberg SemmeringCarl Ritter von Ghega MonumentMonuments at the pass heightHochstraße MuseumMillennium Viewing Platform at HirschenkogelParish Church of the Holy FamilySemmering Sculpture ParkSemmering Villa ArchitectureSemmering Railway World Heritage SiteDining options at Semmering: Cafe Dietmayer 2680 Semmering, Hochstraße 16 Phone +43(0) 2664 2315 Email: baeckerei.dietmayer@aon.at www.baeckerei-am-semmering.comEnzianhütte2680 Semmering, Sonnwendsteinstraße 2 Phone +43 (0) 2664 2383 Email: sandra.pertl@yahoo.com www.enzianhuette-semmering.at Gasthof Berghof2680 Semmering, Carolusstraße 1 Phone +43 (0) 2664 2320 Email: info@berghofsemmering.at www.berghofsemmering.at Gasthof Edelweiß2680 Semmering, Mayerstraße 7 Phone +43(0) 2664 2284 Email: edel-weiss@aon.at www.edelweiss.businesscard.at Grenzlandhütte2680 Semmering, Hochstraße 29 Phone +43(0) 0664 2498 Email: paul-laschitz@aon.at www.grenzlandwirt.atRestaurant Belvedere2680 Semmering, Hochstraße 6 Phone +43 (0) 2664 2270 Email: hotel@belvedere-semmering.at www.belvedere-semmering.at Restaurant Liechtensteinhaus2680 Semmering, Am Hirschenkogel 1 Phone +43 (0) 2664 2343 Email: liechtensteinhaus@semmering.com www.liechtensteinhaus.atRestaurant Löffler2680 Semmering, Hochstraße 20 Phone +43 (0) 2664 2304 Email: office@pension-loeffler.at www.pension-loeffler.atRistorante Sonnblick 2680 Semmering, Hochstrasse 28 - 29 Phone +43 (0) 660 5535635 Email: paul-laschitz@aon.at www.grenzlandwirt.atSeewirtshaus2680 Semmering, Zauberberg 2 Phone +43(0) 02664 200 30 Email: office@seewirtshaus.at www.seewirtshaus.atPanorama Hotel Wagner2680 Semmering, Hochstrasse 62 Phone +43 (0) 2664 25 12 Email: biowelt@panoramahotel-wagner.at www.panoramahotel-wagner.at

Recommended period

Semmering Tourist Office

2680 Semmering, Hochstrasse 1

Phone: +43(0)2664 200 25
Email: tourismus@semmering.gv.at
www.semmering.at

Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich Tourismus GmbH
2801 Katzelsdorf, Schlossstraße 1
Phone: +43(0)2622 78960
Email: info@wieneralpen.at
www.wieneralpen.at

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026