Wandern im Winter zur Hengsthütte

Note: This is an unplowed winter hiking trail that hikers clear themselves!

Some of the winter hiking trails run through forests and along unpaved paths.

When there is snow on the ground, the trails are not cleared and may have icy or slippery sections.

Use of the trails is at your own risk. It is recommended that you be mindful of the early onset of twilight and plan your hikes carefully.

Weather-appropriate clothing, suitable footwear, and plenty of water are essential even in winter.

Sturdy footwear, hiking poles (with snow baskets if there’s snow), waterproof outdoor clothing, a hat, gloves, a scarf or multifunctional scarf, a backpack, a headlamp (days are shorter in winter), sunglasses, sun and/or cold protection, water bottle or thermos (insulated against the cold)

The hike starts at the Puchberg train station. From there, we’ll follow the green-marked cog railway trail to the Hengsthütte. After a break and some refreshments at the Hengsthütte, we’ll hike back along the same route to the starting point.

Puchberg Train Station Parking Lot

Please be aware of the parking management system.

For more information, visit the following link: https://www.puchberg.at/2026/04/01/parkraumbewirtschaftungssystem-puchberg/ or contact the Puchberg Tourist Office at 02636/2256

Take the A2 Südautobahn, exit at Wiener Neustadt West, then take the B26 toward Puchberg; or take the A2 Südautobahn, exit at Wöllersdorf, then take the B21 toward Puchberg

TRAIN

Vienna – Central Station – Wiener Neustadt (change trains) – Puchberg

Direct weekend excursion train from Vienna:

Departs at 8:38 a.m. from Vienna Central Station; returns at 4:36 p.m. from Puchberg

BUS

From Neunkirchen and Ternitz

It's very easy to get there by public transportation.

If there’s enough snow in winter, you can rent sleds at the Hengsthütte.

Hengsthütte hours:

Early November – Late April: Open on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and during school breaks