Breitenstein - challenging hiking trail

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 24,93 km
Ascent: 728 m elevation gain
Descent: 728 m elevation gain

Municipality of Breitenstein - Kalte Rinne Straße - Thalhof - Orthof - Speckbacherhütte - Kreuzberg - Gasthaus Polleres - Althammerhof - Klamm - back to the starting point via railway hiking trail and Weinzettelwand

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

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 24,93 km
Ascent: 728 m elevation gain
Descent: 728 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point692 m
Highest point1198 m

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

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Description

Demanding hike to the Talhof estate and on to the Orthof and past imposing turn-of-the-century villas to the Speckbacherhütte on the Kreuzberg. The trail offers fantastic views towards Semmering, Rax and Schneeberg. A short detour leads from the hiking trail to the Weinzettelwand, with two viewpoints to Breitenstein and Semmering. The Blunzenwirtin, Speckbacherhütte, Gasthof Polleres and Althammerhof offer refreshment stops.

Equipment Always bring suitable maps. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for 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 hike begins at the municipal office in Breitenstein, where there is also a hiking overview board. (Hiking trail A) From there, follow the road downhill to the "Semmeringstraße" intersection, turn right, and turn onto Kalte-Rinne-Straße at the Blunzenwirt.The path leads inward along Kalte-Rinne-Straße, past the Kalte Rinne to the bend below the Falkensteiner Wall. Continuing straight on the forest road, you reach the estate Talhof (former residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein). On the right, the gravel path starts, passing Talhof Castle and then entering the forest to the Luckerten Wall.Following the markings, continue to Orthof. At the Orthof junction, proceed towards the Speckbacherhütte. The hiking trail first crosses an access road, then a wooded area, and finally asphalt again to the Speckbacherhütte. From there, a forest path runs eastward along the ridge to the Gasthof Polleres.After the Gasthof Polleres, continue straight on Althammerhofstraße to Klamm. Take the hollow path to the parish church, then turn right onto Musikerweg, which runs to the left of the Semmering railway. From here, follow the railway hiking trail - passing the Wagnerviadukt and Gamperlviadukt.As soon as the road is regained, after about 300 meters turn left across a meadow and take the detour to the viewpoints on the Weinzettlwand. Immediately after the meadow, a forest road leads down on the left, past a former railway watchman's hut, and joins the road, which you follow to the children's locomotive. From there, re-enter the forest and return via Lindensstraße to the starting point of the hike.
Parking Parking 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 towards Breitenstein at the junction. Then follow the road through the Adlitzgraben to Breitenstein.Coming from Graz, take the S35 and S6 to the Spital/S exit. Turn towards Semmering and follow the road to Breitenstein.
Public transport Travel by train to Breitenstein station. The municipal office is located directly below the station.Alternatively, book an individual trip with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax, which will take you to Breitenstein. RUFbus stops along the way:Breitenstein station (95)Municipal office Breitenstein (96)Rumpler Curve (97)Blunzenwirt (101)Kalte Rinne (100)Orthof/Hiking start Luckerte Wall (99)Speckbacherhütte (98)Polleres (85)Althammerhof (86)Klamm church square (89)TIP: Simply book via the Postbus shuttle app or via the hotline +43 660 900 88 22. Further information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Stop for refreshments in BreitensteinShort view of the ruins in KlammEnjoy views on the Weinzettelwand: magnificent scenery of historic buildings at Semmering and the Semmering railway, as well as the castle ruins of Klamm

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Current weather in Breitenstein

2° to 5°

Today, 12.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed3,7 km/h

1° to 5°

Tomorrow, 13.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed4,6 km/h

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