To the Looshaus

©Wiener Alpen/Martin Fülöp

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5,20 km
Ascent: 378 m elevation gain

Wonderful hike to the Looshaus am Kreuzberg from the historic train station in Payerbach.

Starting point of the tour: Payerbach train station
Tour destination: Looshaus

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5,20 km
Ascent: 378 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point471 m
Highest point870 m

Nice views
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

Payerbach train station is the starting point for an excursion to the World Heritage community with its outdoor pool, Gothic fortified church and many culinary destinations. The historic station building is a listed building and the Höllentalbahn narrow-gauge railroad to the Rax also departs from here. The leisurely hike leads through the Payerbachgraben on paved paths to the Looshaus on the Kreuzberg in less than 2 hours. The former Khuner country house is not only considered an architectural masterpiece by Adolf Loos, but is also known for its culinary delights. Home-style cooking is interpreted in a modern way and regional and seasonal classics such as Kreuzberg trout, Payerbach Alpine salmon and lamb from the Althammerhof farm are served here. Chef Adolf Sehn, who is a passionate hunter and butcher, also produces and serves game specialties such as venison pâté and game ham.

After so many culinary delights, guests can also enjoy a unique view of the mountains of the Vienna Alps. You can also spend the night in the Looshaus.

Not far away is the Speckbacherhütte on the Kreuzberg, which can also be reached on a circular hike from Payerbach.

safety instructions Make sure the route you choose matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change rapidly. Therefore, always start properly equipped (e.g., rain protection). Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and expected return before you start.
Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, take 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 We start at the train station in Payerbach, turning right across Bahnhofsplatz and Bahnhofstraße. We continue straight via Ortsplatz towards the church and town hall. Then we proceed along Karl-Feldbacher-Straße to Kreuzberg. Now we hike along the blue markers through the Payerbachgraben. After two kilometers, we turn left up the street until after 1.6 kilometers we turn right to the Looshaus.
Parking At the park & ride facility at Payerbach station or in the town center.
Getting there By car coming from Vienna, take the S6 at the Seebenstein junction via the Gloggnitz exit to Payerbach. From the direction of Bruck/Mur, take the S6 at the Gloggnitz exit to Payerbach.
Public transport Take the ÖBB to Payerbach-Reichenau train station. Also observe the bus schedules (Retter lines). More information at www.oebb.at or www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Combine your hike with a stay at the Hotel Payerbacher Hof or at the Looshaus!

Recommended period

Looshaus, www.looshaus.at

Community of Payerbach, www.payerbach.at

Tourism Payerbach,

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

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026