From Semmering railway station to the top of the Semmering Pass

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1,11 km
Duration: 0:25 h
Ascent: 104 m elevation gain
Descent: 16 m elevation gain

Footpath from the station to the top of the Semmering Pass (valley station of the cable car, starting point for hiking trails, tourist office, supermarket & restaurants).

Starting point of the tour: Semmering Railway station
Tour destination: Top of Semmering Pass

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1,11 km
Duration: 0:25 h
Ascent: 104 m elevation gain
Descent: 16 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
1/6
Scenery:
3/6

Lowest point895 m
Highest point998 m

With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus

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Description

This tour takes you to the hiking starting point "Passhöhe", where many hikes begin.

Equipment Always take maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for the tour, take sun and rain protection with you as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the emergency number for mountain rescue: 140
Getting there If you arrive by car, drive directly to the hiking starting point at the top of the Semmering Pass. (Passhöhe Semmering)
Public transport Travel by train to Semmering railway station. This is also the starting point for this tour. More information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Information center at Semmering railway station about the Semmering Railway

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Today, 11.02.2026

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