Hike to the Kienthaler Hut (from the Weichtalhaus)

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3,97 km
Duration: 2:15 h
Ascent: 843 m elevation gain
Descent: 2 m elevation gain

Hike along the Ferdinand Mayr Trail from the Weichtalhaus in Höllental up to the Kienthaler huts on the Schneeberg.

Starting point of the tour: Weichtalhaus
Tour destination: Kienthaler Hut

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3,97 km
Duration: 2:15 h
Ascent: 843 m elevation gain
Descent: 2 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6

Lowest point571 m
Highest point1414 m

Downloads

gpx_addressbase_17218
(GPX)

Description

From the Weichtalhaus in the Höllental valley, you can reach the Kienthaler huts either via the via ferrata through the Weichtalklamm gorge - surefootedness is essential here! The more pleasant route is via the Ferdinand Mayr Weg and is also suitable for families. However, due to the walking time of over 2 hours, you should also plan breaks. The Kienthaler Hut is located at an altitude of 1380 meters on the south-western Schneeberg. The rustic wooden log cabin is situated in a picturesque location at the foot of the Turmstein. Via via ferratas, you can quickly reach the Turmstein summit at 1416 meters above sea level, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Große Höllental, the Rax, Schneealpe, the Mürzsteger and Türnitzer Alps. The Kienthaler hut is run by the "Alpine Gesellschaft Kienthaler" association and offers places to sleep as well as simple meals with bread and soups. This makes it the ideal stopover for a hike to the Schneeberg summit, which can be reached from here in one to two hours.

The Kienthaler hut can also be reached from Losenheim via Lahning and the Fadenweg trail or you can hike down from the Hochschneeberg via the summit after a ride on the Schneebergbahn cable car.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be an all-around beautiful and safe experience. Please observe the following:Preparation Make sure that the route you choose corresponds to your experience and fitness. Inform yourself in advance about the weather report. The weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Therefore always go out suitably equipped (e.g. rain protection).Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit on the way are open. Inform someone about your route choice and planned return before you set out.Additional safety tips for your hike can be found here.
Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for the route, take sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description We start from the Weichtalhaus in the Höllental via the Ferdinand-Mayr path. After 2.5 kilometers, we keep to the right. About 700 meters further, the via ferrata through the Weichtalklamm joins our path. We continue straight ahead for another 800 meters to the Kienthaler Hut.
Parking Parking available at the Weichtalhaus.
Getting there Take the S6 - Gloggnitz exit, continue via the B27 to Hirschwang to the valley station of the Rax cable car, then to Kaiserbrunn and another approx. 3 kilometers along the B27. Keep right and continue to Hirschwang an der Rax until the Weichtalhaus.
Public transport Take the regional train from Wiener Neustadt main station (direction Payerbach-Reichenau) to the terminus in Payerbach. Continue by regional bus 1746 (direction Rohr/Geb Gemeindeamt) to the stop Höllental Weichtalhaus. More information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Combine your hike with a stay in Reichenau an der Rax, for example at the Seminar-Park Hotel Hirschwang, at the Hotel Knappenhof or at the Flackl Wirt.

Recommended period

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

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026