Semmering - Stuhleck route

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 28,37 km
Ascent: 1079 m elevation gain
Descent: 1273 m elevation gain

2-day hike from Semmering via the Dürrgraben, Pfaffensattel to the Alois-Günther House and back to Spital am Semmering

Starting point of the tour: Semmering Pass
Tour destination: Spital am Semmering station

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 28,37 km
Ascent: 1079 m elevation gain
Descent: 1273 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point772 m
Highest point1772 m

Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus

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Description

The Stuhleck route is a long-distance hike from the pass at Semmering over numerous peaks, with the Stuhleck as the highest point of the route at 1783 meters above sea level. Via the Dürrgraben, it goes to Alpkogel and follows the ridge, on the tracks of the mountain hunters to the Feistritz saddle and after crossing the alpine pastures to the Pfaffensattel. The ascent to the Stuhleck is rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view at the Alois-Günther House. The Günther House welcomes its guests with traditional hut specialties and is also the first refreshment opportunity on the hike. The descent goes via the Schwaiger hut (winter operation only), the Friedrich hut (weekend operation in summer) and past the ski lifts down to Spital am Semmering.

Equipment Always bring suitable maps. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, 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 The starting point of our hike is the Semmering Pass. We start at the parking lots of the Zau[:ber:]g cable car. Passing the barrier, we walk through the Johannespromenade into the Dürrgraben along the green marking. At the creek crossing, we keep left and go over the forest road, following the trail signage, to the junction of the long-distance trail to Alpkogel. Here we orient ourselves according to the flame markings on the trees. The forest path now leads us past the Alpkogel hut, over the Poirhöhe, the Fanklbauerhöhe and the Fröschnitz saddle to the Feistritz saddle and Pfaffensattel. After crossing the country road, our ascent to Stuhleck begins. Going downhill, we follow the red marking past the Schwaiger hut, the Friedrich hut and Almboden to Spital am Semmering.
Parking Public parking available at Semmering Pass.
Getting there From Vienna take the A2 South Motorway to 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, book a trip individually with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax, which will take you to the hiking starting point. The following RUFbus stops are on the route:113 Passhöhe Semmering114 Bergbahn SemmeringTIP: Simply use the Postbus Shuttle app or call the hotline +43 660 900 88 22. Return trip:Return by train from Spital am Semmering station home or to Semmering station. More information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at

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Current weather in Semmering-Kurort

2° to 5°

Today, 12.02.2026

Light rain

Wind speed3,5 km/h

0° to 5°

Tomorrow, 13.02.2026

Cloudy

Wind speed3,9 km/h

Refreshment options at Semmering

Alois-Günther House

Further information:

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

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