Schoberwände Puchberg am Schneeberg

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 19,28 km
Duration: 6:10 h
Ascent: 774 m elevation gain
Descent: 774 m elevation gain

Extensive circular tour over the Schober and Öhler peaks, starting in Puchberg am Schneeberg.

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

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 19,28 km
Duration: 6:10 h
Ascent: 774 m elevation gain
Descent: 774 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6
Overall experience:
6/6
Scenery:
6/6

Lowest point570 m
Highest point1190 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Summit tour

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Description

The Schober summit lies at an altitude of 1213 meters and just a short distance away is the Öhler at 1183 meters. On the circular tour over the Schoberwände, you climb these two peaks. The hike begins in the climatic health resort of Puchberg and leads along pleasant paths towards Schneeberg, where you branch off to the wild and romantic Sebastian waterfall. If you want to fortify yourself before the ascent, you can do so in the waterfall hut and cool off further back by the waterfall. You reach the Mamauwiese via the Fadengraben (inn is closed). Passing the Schoberkapelle chapel, you now head up to the summits. At the Öhler you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Mariahilfberg. If you are thirsty again after climbing the summit, stop off at the Öhlerschutzhaus before descending. Via Hartberg and the upper Siernigbachtal valley, the route then takes you back down to Puchberg at a leisurely pace.

The tour can also be combined with two stages on the trail along the Wiener Alpenbogen - Arc of the Viennese Alps (trail). One stage leads from the Edelweisshütte on the Schneeberg to the Öhlerschutzhaus, the next takes us from the Öhlerschutzhaus to Pernitz.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be an all-around beautiful and safe experience. Please therefore note the following:PreparationMake sure when choosing your route that it matches your experience and your fitness. Inform yourself beforehand about the weather report. Weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Therefore always set out properly equipped (e.g. rain protection).Check whether the huts and snack bars you want to visit are open. Inform someone about your route choice and your planned return before setting off.
Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for the route (hiking boots or trekking shoes), bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description From the tourist office, we first follow the Natufreunde circular hiking trail via Mittering and Im Prater to Sonnleiten at the Sebastian Waterfall. Then we continue along the blue marking to Mamauwiese and follow the red marking to the Schober Chapel. Behind it, the yellow marking begins that leads us over the Schoberwände to the Öhlerschutzhaus. On the way back, we follow the blue marking through the Haltbergtal to Puchberg.
Parking Parking available according to the parking guidance system and at the tourist office in Puchberg.Attention: Short-term parking zone in the town center
Getting there Take the South Motorway A2 from Vienna or Graz to the 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 final stop.Direct excursion train on weekends: Departure at 8:41 am from Vienna Main Station, return at 4:36 pm from Puchberg StationBuses also run to Puchberg (line 350 and line 330).More 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 businesses Hotel Restaurant Forellenhof, at the Pension Bruckerhof or in the comfort rooms of the Hotel Schneeberghof.

Recommended period

Inn Mamauwiese, www.mamauwiese.at

Öhlerschutzhaus, www.huettenguide.net/huetten/oehler-schutzhaus

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