Hike to the Weinzettlwand

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2,34 km
Ascent: 79 m elevation gain
Descent: 37 m elevation gain

From the Breitenstein train station, hike to the viewpoints "Semmering View" and "Breitenstein View"

Starting point of the tour: Breitenstein train station
Tour destination: Weinzettlwand

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2,34 km
Ascent: 79 m elevation gain
Descent: 37 m elevation gain

Lowest point772 m
Highest point870 m

Nice views
Accessibility by train and bus

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Description

Semmering view

From there, where you can rest comfortably on a bench, the spectacular view to the west opens up to the lower Adlitzgräben, the cadastral community of Klamm with the castle ruins and the Eselstein, which Carl Ritter von Ghega used as the starting point for planning the Semmering Railway due to the 360-degree view. The peaks of the Otter Group rise up behind it, while Wartenstein Castle and the expansive Wiener Neustadt basin are also visible.

The view ahead captures the glamorous Semmering. The Südbahnhotel stands out dominantly. A little above it is the Silbererschlössl, with which Victor Silberer, a pioneer of the Semmering tourism concept, created an architectural monument.

Also visible are the "20-Schilling-Blick" viewpoint and the Doppelreiterwartes as well as the Hirschenkogel.

Breitenstein view

A few meters further on is the "Breitenstein View" vantage point, where you can see what is probably the most famous structure on the Semmering Railway: the monumental "Kalte Rinne" viaduct. It is the largest of the two-storey viaducts on the UNESCO World Hertige site. Next to it, the steep cliffs of the Pollereswand and the village center of Breitenstein are dramatic. In the background is the Heukuppe, the highest point on the Rax.

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 Breitenstein train station. From here, always follow the signs towards the Klamm train station. First, go down the street to the town hall. At the intersection, turn left into the Lindenstraße , which later turns into a forest path.At the next fork, you will encounter an asphalt road again. Follow this uphill. On the right is a playground with a locomotive. Continue along the Untere Bahnstraße, which eventually turns into a forest road. At the end of this forest road, there is a pasture immediately to the right that must be crossed. Please observe the safety instructions! As soon as you reach the start of the forest, you will have to pass through a gate again and follow the path going uphill to the left. The viewpoints are marked with yellow hiking signs showing the green Bahnwanderweg logo. Shortly after, you reach an intersection - go left uphill to the Semmering viewpoint and right to the Breitenstein viewpoint. Return the same way down from the viewpoints. You can now go back to the train station or continue along the Bahnwanderweg to Klamm.
Parking Public parking spaces are available at the Breitenstein train station.
Getting there From Vienna , take the A2 South Motorway to the S6 Semmering Expressway and take the Gloggnitz exit. Continue straight towards Schottwien and via the Adltzgräben to Breitenstein. From Graz , take the S6 Semmering Expressway and take the Spital/Semmering exit. Take the federal road to Semmering and from there towards Breitenstein.
Public transport Travel comfortably with the Southern Railway to the Breitensteintrain station, where the hike also begins.Alternatively, book an individual ride with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax.The following RUFbus stops are on the way:95 Breitenstein train station 93 Lower/Upper BahnstraßeMore information and timetables can be found at fahrplan.oebb.at and anachb.vor.at.
Editor’s tip Extend the hike and stop at the Speckbacher hut: Small Breitenstein loopPhoto exhibition at Breitenstein train station

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Tomorrow, 13.02.2026

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Wind speed4,6 km/h

The hiking map of the Breitenstein municipality is available at the town hall.