Hike to the Herrgottschnitzer Hut (Franz Kaupe House) from St. Corona

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 6,97 km
Duration: 2:20 h
Ascent: 320 m elevation gain
Descent: 320 m elevation gain

Along forest roads, past grazing cows on the alpine meadows, you get from the Orthof up to the Herrgottschnitzer hut.

Starting point of the tour: Gasthof Orthof
Tour destination: Gasthof Orthof

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 6,97 km
Duration: 2:20 h
Ascent: 320 m elevation gain
Descent: 320 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point1010 m
Highest point1330 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

The ascent from St. Corona to the Franz-Kaupe-Haus (former Herrgottschnitzerhütte) offers plenty of nature, variety and refreshment stops. You start at Gasthof Orthof. Through forests and across alpine meadows, the trail climbs comfortably and in between you will encounter grazing cows. There are also some beautiful viewpoints with views of the Schneeberg and the surrounding area. The path to the Franz-Kaupe-Haus also crosses the "Family adventure trail on the Kampstein", where there are various play stations for children. The Franz Kaupe House is reached at an altitude of 1318 meters. After the death of long-time ÖTV chairman Franz Kaupe, the Herrgottschnitzerhütte was renamed after him for his services. Delicious pastries and huskies belonging to the hut owner await you at the hut. Numerous hiking trails also lead away from the Franz-Kaupe-Haus, such as the hike to the Kampstein summit at 1467m.

Alternative ascent options lead from St. Peter at the fire station via the green-yellow markings up the slope or via the forest path between St. Peter and Unternberg.

Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate to the route, bring sun and rain protection, as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Parking Parking lot at the church in St. Corona.
Getting there From Vienna: Take the South Motorway A2 to exit 69 Edlitz/Aspang. Continue on B54 via Kirchberg am Wechsel to St. Corona am Wechsel.From Graz: Take the South Motorway A2 to exit 81 Aspang Markt. Continue on B54 via Aspang Markt and Unternberg to St. Corona am Wechsel.From Bruck/Mur: Take the S6 Semmering expressway to exit Gloggnitz. Continue via Kirchberg am Wechsel to St. Corona am Wechsel.
Public transport Take the regional train from Wr. Neustadt main station (direction Aspang-Markt) to the final stop, Aspang station. From there, take bus line 1762 of Retter Linien (direction Kirchberg/Wechsel Hotel Post) to the stop: St. Corona/Wechsel Church. More information at: www.oebb.at,www.vor.at and www.retter-linien.at/
Editor’s tip Combine your hike with an overnight stay in the Wechsel area! The Guesthouse-Pension Ödenhof is located directly on the route and can be booked online immediately.Further dining options: Gasthof Orthof

Recommended period

Current weather on site

3° to 6°

Today, 24.02.2026

Partly cloudy

Wind speed4,0 km/h

1° to 9°

Tomorrow, 25.02.2026

Mainly clear

Wind speed1,6 km/h

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

Franz-Kaupe House (Herrgottschnitzer Hut), www.herrgottschnitzerhuette.com

Make sure to check the hut's opening hours before your hike.