Breitenstein - Small Klamm circuit

©Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5,60 km
Ascent: 224 m elevation gain
Descent: 224 m elevation gain

Short circular hike via the church and Klamm ruins to the Kreuzberg, past the Althammerhof farm

Starting point of the tour: Klamm train station
Tour destination: Klamm train station

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5,60 km
Ascent: 224 m elevation gain
Descent: 224 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
3/6
Scenery:
3/6

Lowest point679 m
Highest point914 m

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

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Description

This short local hike leads through Klamm, past the ruins and the parish church, up to the Kreuzberg. Once at the top, hikers are rewarded with a magnificent view of the surrounding landscape - and culinary delights. At Kreuzberg, the Althammerhof invites you to stop for a bite to eat. Thanks to the short walking time, this tour is ideal for families and can be wonderfully combined with a trip along the picturesque Semmering Railway.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be an all-around beautiful and safe experience.Please observe the following:Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your mountain experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast beforehand. Weather in the mountains can change rapidly and unexpectedly. Therefore, always start suitably equipped (appropriate footwear, rain protection). Check if the huts and snack stations you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your route choice and your planned return before you set off. Stay on marked paths and avoid shortcuts. Due to dryness, meadows and forests are easily flammable. Handle fire with respect and immediately report any possible fire to the fire department. Do not litter and dispose of waste properly.8 basic rules on the mountain
Equipment Always take appropriate maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes suited to 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 Starting from Klamm train station, the hike leads via Bahnhofweg and Klammer Straße to the ruin and the Klamm parish church. On the way back, walk the short stretch again to Rumpler Straße. Follow this street to Rumpler farm, continue uphill on the forest road to Villenweg. Follow this left to Karl-Schubert-Straße. Turn right here and go to the intersection with Althammerhofstraße. Go downhill on this street to the intersection with Hohlweg. Now keep right and continue downhill until Hohlweg flows into Klammer Straße. Follow along the street to the left back to Klamm train station.
Parking Parking spaces are available at Klamm train 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. Then follow the road through Adlitzgraben to Breitenstein.Coming from Graz, take the S35 and S6 to the Maria Schutz exit. Turn towards Maria Schutz/Schottwien and follow the road to the sharp curve, where it goes via the Adlitzgräben to Klamm.
Public transport Travel by train to Klamm train station, where the hiking start point is located. Alternatively, you can book a ride individually with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax, which takes you to Klamm.RUFbus stops along the way:Klamm-Schottwien train station (88)Gasthaus Polleres (85)Althammerhof (86)Klamm church square (89)TIP: Simply use the Postbus Shuttle app or call the hotline +43 660 900 88 22.Further information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Spend the night and enjoy the specialties at Althammerhof Schneidhofer

Recommended period

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

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

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

Opening hours of mountain huts

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026