Winter hiking from Semmering Pass summit to the 20-Schilling viewpoint

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 7,16 km
Ascent: 145 m elevation gain
Descent: 145 m elevation gain

From the Semmering Pass summit via the Hochstraße to the railway hiking trail, onward to the well-known Doppelreiter observation tower and the 20-Schilling viewpoint, and back again to the pass summit.

Starting point of the tour: Semmering Pass summit
Tour destination: Semmering Pass summit

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 7,16 km
Ascent: 145 m elevation gain
Descent: 145 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point896 m
Highest point1020 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children

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Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear clothing appropriate for the route (sturdy shoes, poles, waterproof outdoor clothing, etc.). 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 Start at the Semmering Pass summit and walk along the snow-covered Hochstraße, admiring the grand hotels and villas from the turn of the century and the winter view of the valley. The route continues past Waldhof Park and the sculpture park, past the Kurhaus, and further onto the railway hiking trail to the well-known Doppelreiter observation tower with a unique panoramic view. The highlight of the hike is the 20-Schilling viewpoint, the famous view of the Semmering railway. Then it goes back to the pass summit.
Parking There are parking spaces available at the Semmering Pass summit.
Getting there From Vienna, take the A2 South Motorway to the S6 Semmering Expressway and take the Maria Schutz exit. Turn right onto L4168. Continue on Semmering/L4168 and Semmeringstraße.From Graz, take the S6 Semmering Expressway and take the Spital/Semmering exit. Turn left onto Semmering Ersatz Str./B306. Continue on B306. At the roundabout, go straight to Semmering.
Public transport Travel by train to Semmering station. In about 25 minutes, you can walk from the station to the hiking start point (Semmering Pass summit).Alternatively, book a ride individually with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax, which will take you to the hiking start point.RUFbus stops:Semmering station (109)20-Schilling viewpoint (hiking entry) (106)Panorama Hotel Wagner (110)Hotel Panhans (111)Hochstraße, Löffler (112)Pass summit/Bus bay Billa (113)TIP: Simply use the Postbus-Shuttle app or the hotline +43 660 900 88 22.More information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Hochstraße museum along the Hochstraße2 top viewpoints: Doppelreiter observation tower and 20-Schilling viewpointAt the viewpoints, you will also find information boards with QR codes telling the history of the Semmering railway.

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Current weather in Semmering-Kurort

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Today, 12.02.2026

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Dining options at Semmering

Semmering-Rax region: www.semmering-rax.com

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

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