TV Naturfreunde Circular Hiking Route

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 17,07 km
Duration: 6:00 h
Ascent: 463 m elevation gain
Descent: 458 m elevation gain

Easy circular hiking route through the Puchberg basin.

Starting point of the tour: Intersection Siebertweg / Wr. Neustädter Straße
Tour destination: Intersection Siebertweg / Wr. Neustädter Straße

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 17,07 km
Duration: 6:00 h
Ascent: 463 m elevation gain
Descent: 458 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
4/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point575 m
Highest point985 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

A beautiful hike in the Puchberg basin, past the waterfall, the castle Losenheim, through the Au and past the Hubertus Chapel back to the starting point.

Please take note of the information on elevation, distance, and walking time when planning your hike to ensure the route remains an enjoyable experience for the whole family.

Equipment Sturdy footwear, backpack with water bottle and snack, possibly hiking poles, rain protection, hiking map
Route description The start is at the intersection Siebertweg/Wr. Neustädter Straße (near Hotel Schneeberghof) - follow the blue markings to the so-called "Prater" - continue on the red markings to the waterfall - continue red over the Römerweg and then blue and again red over the Schabrunst to Losenheim - past the castle and then right over the Lärchkogel the red marking to Schneebergdörfl - then yellow markings through the Au to Knipflitz and past the Hubertus Chapel to the Hengstbergweg - follow the road to the right to the Hinteren Hengstweg - then left into the Hinteren Hengstweg, left past Galerie Voka, over the tracks of the Schneebergbahn to the Kirchenweg - along the Kirchenweg, past the church back to the starting point.
Parking Parking guidance system and parking lots near the tourist officeAttention: short-term parking zone in the town center
Getting there On the South Motorway A2, exit Wr. Neustadt West, B26 direction Puchberg or South Motorway A2, exit Wöllersdorf, B21 direction Puchberg
Public transport By train to Wr. Neustadt. Then take the regional train to Puchberg am Schneeberg.Direct excursion train on weekends from Vienna: Departure at 8:41 a.m. from Vienna Main Station to Puchberg, return at 4:36 p.m. from PuchbergBy bus from Neunkirchen, Ternitz (line 350) and Pernitz (line 330) to Puchberg.
Editor’s tip The circular hiking route is marked with signs "Naturfreunde Circular Hiking Route".Combine your hike with a stay in Puchberg, for example at the hiking establishments Hotel Restaurant Forellenhof, the Pension Bruckerhof, or in the comfort rooms of the Hotel Schneeberghof.

Current weather on site

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Today, 12.02.2026

Light rain shower

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Tomorrow, 13.02.2026

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Wind speed7,6 km/h