Semmering Johannespromenade

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Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 7,65 km
Ascent: 181 m elevation gain
Descent: 181 m elevation gain

Circular hike: Semmering Pass summit - along the Johannespromenade into the Dürrgraben - Enzianhütte - Semmering Pass summit

Starting point of the tour: Semmering Passhöhe
Tour destination: Semmering Passhöhe

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 7,65 km
Ascent: 181 m elevation gain
Descent: 181 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
2/6
Scenery:
2/6

Lowest point983 m
Highest point1165 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children

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Circular hike: Semmering Pass summit - along the Johannespromenade into the Dürrgraben - Enzianhütte - Semmering Pass summit

The somewhat longer, flat hike starts at the top of the Semmering pass and leads through beech forests and past beautiful viewpoints into the Mürztal valley.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a completely beautiful and safe experience.Please observe the following:Make sure the route you choose matches your mountain experience and fitness. Check the weather report beforehand. Weather in the mountains can change unexpectedly fast. Therefore, always start properly equipped (appropriate footwear, rain protection). Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit are open. Inform someone about your route choice and planned return before you start. Stay on marked trails and avoid shortcuts. Due to dryness, meadows and forests are easily flammable. Treat fire with respect and report any possible fire immediately to the fire department (122). Do not litter and dispose of waste properly.More safety tips for your hike can be found here.
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 starting point of our hike is the Semmering Passhöhe at the valley station of the Semmering Hirschenkogel cable car. We follow the Johannespromenade, starting at the western end of the parking lots, for about three kilometers, flat into the Dürrgraben. From the brook crossing, the forest road leads us further into the valley, steadily uphill. At the second junction, we turn left (note: no marking!) and follow this forest road, which continues slightly ascending out of the valley. At the intersection with Sonnwendsteinstrasse, we continue straight downhill past the Enzianhütte to the starting point Passhöhe.
Parking Public parking available at Semmering Passhöhe.
Getting there From Vienna, take the A2 South Motorway onto the S6 Semmering expressway and take the Maria Schutz exit. Turn right onto L4168. Continue on Semmering/L4168, Semmeringstraße, and Passstraße to B306.From Graz, take the S6 Semmering expressway and take the Spital/Semmering exit. Turn left onto Semmering Ersatz Str./B306. Continue on B306.
Public transport Travel by train to Semmering station. Alternatively, you can individually book a ride with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax, which will take you to the hiking start point. These RUFbus stops are along the way:113 Semmering Passhöhe114 Semmering Cable CarTIP: Simply use the Postbus-Shuttle-App or call the hotline +43 660 900 88 22. More information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at

Recommended period

Dining options at Semmering

Enzianhütte

Further information:

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

Tourism office Semmering, www.semmering.at, +43 / 2664 / 20025

Letzte Änderung: 19 Mar 2026