Kaisereben meadow Puchberg am Schneeberg

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 18,18 km
Duration: 6:00 h
Ascent: 636 m elevation gain
Descent: 636 m elevation gain

Long circular hike from Puchberg via the Kaiserebenwiese, the Öhlerschutzhaus and the Schober.

Starting point of the tour: Tourist office Puchberg am Schneeberg
Tour destination: Tourist office Puchberg am Schneeberg

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 18,18 km
Duration: 6:00 h
Ascent: 636 m elevation gain
Descent: 636 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point570 m
Highest point1134 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops

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Description

The circular hike starts in Puchberg am Schneeberg, either at the train station or at the tourist office. Those who start at theLandhaus Puchbergerhofor the Haltberghof vacation home should explore this trail, as it leads right past the accommodation providers. The trail leads through forests and across meadows up to the Dürre Wand. There are numerous beautiful views along the way, for example from the Kaiserebenwiese to the Schneeberg or from the Öhlerschutzhaus to the Mariahilfberg with its pilgrimage church. You can stop off at the Öhlerschutzhaus at an altitude of 1027 meters. The Öhlerschutzhaus is also on the trail along the Wiener Alpenbogen - Arc of the Viennese Alps (trail). One stage takes you to the Edelweißhütte , the other to Pernitz.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a completely beautiful and safe experience. Therefore, please observe the following:PreparationMake sure, when choosing your route, that it matches your experience and your fitness. Inform yourself beforehand about the weather forecast. The weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Therefore, always start out equipped accordingly (e.g., rain protection).Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your choice of route and your planned return before you start.
Equipment Always bring suitable maps. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route (hiking boots or trekking shoes), bring 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 From the parking lot at the tourist office or train station, we walk through the Haltberg valley, turn right after about 800 m and follow the red markings towards Ascher. After about 2.3 km, we turn left again and continue along the blue markings over the Haltberg path and then through the forest to the Kaisereben meadow. We continue along the blue markings to Blättertal and via the red markings to Dürre Wand; the path to the right leads to the Gauermann hut, we go left to the Öhlerschutzhaus. We continue over the red-marked Imitzerweg to the Schoberhof, where we turn left onto the red marking that leads us to Halberghof. From the Öhlerschutzhaus, the "old" Öhlerweg with blue markings also leads to Haltberghof. From here, we then follow the blue markings for about 2 km and arrive via Sierningstraße at the parking lot by the Spar market in Puchberg and back to the starting point.
Parking Parking options see parking guidance system and at the tourist office.Attention: short-term parking zone in the town center
Getting there From Vienna or Graz take the South Motorway A2 to exit Wr. Neustadt West and B26 to Puchberg am Schneeberg.
Public transport Take the train from Vienna or Graz to Wiener Neustadt. From there, take the regional train towards Puchberg am Schneeberg to the last stop.Direct excursion train on weekends: Departure at 8:41 am from Vienna Central Station, return at 4:36 pm from Puchberg station.Buses also run from Neunkirchen, Ternitz (line 350), and Pernitz (line 330) to Puchberg.Further information at www.oebb.at or www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Combine your hike with a stay in Puchberg. For example, at the hiking establishments Hotel Restaurant Forellenhof, at the Pension Bruckerhof, or in comfort rooms at the Hotel Schneeberghof.

Recommended period

Öhlerschutzhaus, www.huettenguide.net/huetten/oehler-schutzhaus , +43 / 2636 / 3225

Tourism Association Schneebergland, +43 / 02636 / 22 56-11
Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960

Tourist Office Puchberg am Schneeberg, www.puchberg.at, +43 / 2636 / 2256

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026