Snowshoe hike Öhlerschutzhaus Puchberg am Schneeberg

Particular caution is required in winter when moving in the mountains. Keep in mind when planning routes that your timing can be disturbed by even a small incident, especially in winter. A weather change or a technical defect on the snowshoes can noticeably hinder your progress. Furthermore, remember that it can get dark as early as 4:00 p.m. in winter and spending a night outdoors in winter can quickly become life-threatening.

Also remember that markings can be invisible due to snow in winter and therefore prepare well for your route!

Mountain rescue emergency number 140

EU emergency number: 112

Avalanche info: http://www.lawinenwarndienst-niederoesterreich.at/

Snowshoes, backpack with provisions, winter-capable trekking poles, light, mobile phone, lighter, map material.
For minor equipment malfunctions, a cable tie or piece of wire is often enough for a makeshift repair.
It is recommended to always carry basic avalanche equipment in the mountains.

We start from the tourist office heading towards Schneeberghof and the Spar market. There, we turn opposite into Sierningstraße and follow the road for about 1 km. Then we turn right at the red marking and the ascent begins. We then follow the blue marking over the Kaisereben meadow to the Öhlerschutzhaus. From there, we continue along the red marking to the Schoberalm and then return through the Haltbergtal valley to the town center of Puchberg.

Free parking spaces are available in the immediate vicinity of the tourist office. See parking guidance system.

Attention: short-term parking zone in the town center

On the A2 to the Wiener Neustadt West exit, then follow B26 towards Puchberg and then follow the signs to the tourist office in Puchberg.

By train to Wr. Neustadt and from there by regional train to Puchberg am Schneeberg.

Direct excursion train on weekends: Departure at 8:41 a.m. from Vienna Main Station, return at 4:36 p.m. from Puchberg station.

By bus from Neunkirchen, Ternitz (line 350) and Pernitz (line 330) to Puchberg station.

Info at www.oebb.at or www.vor.at

A visit to the Öhlerschutzhaus is worthwhile!