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 Dürrgraben, Pfaffensattel to Alois-Günther Haus 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 Stuhlecktour is a long-distance hike from the pass at Semmering over numerous peaks, with the Stuhleck as the highest point of the tour at 1783 meters above sea level. Via the Dürrgraben to the Alpkogel and always following the mountain ridge, in the footsteps of the mountain hunters to the Feistritzsattel and after crossing the alpine pastures to the Pfaffensattel. The ascent to the Stuhleck is rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view from the Alois-Günther Haus. The Güntherhaus welcomes its guests with traditional hut delicacies and is also the first refreshment stop on the hike. The descent is via the Schwaigerhütte (only open in winter), the Friedrichshütte (open at weekends in summer) and past the ski lifts down to Spital am Semmering.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly enjoyable and safe experience.Please therefore observe the following:Make sure when choosing the route that it suits your mountain experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly and rapidly. Therefore, always start adequately equipped (appropriate footwear, rain protection). Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit on the way are open. Inform someone about your route choice and your planned return before you set off. Stay on marked paths and avoid shortcuts. Due to dryness, meadows and forests can catch fire easily. Treat fire with respect and report any possible fire to the fire department immediately (122). Do not litter and dispose of waste properly.Further safety tips for your hike can be found here.
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

Recommended period

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

Letzte Änderung: 19 Mar 2026