Weningersteig - Puchberg am Schneeberg

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 6,69 km
Duration: 2:40 h
Ascent: 474 m elevation gain
Descent: 448 m elevation gain

The comfortable circular hike on the Weningersteig leads along the foot of the Schneeberg and through the Nandlgraben.

Starting point of the tour: Schneeberg chairlift valley station Losenheim
Tour destination: Schneeberg chairlift valley station Losenheim

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 6,69 km
Duration: 2:40 h
Ascent: 474 m elevation gain
Descent: 448 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
6/6
Scenery:
6/6

Lowest point860 m
Highest point1327 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops

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Description

The Weningersteig circular hike leads over beautiful forest paths at the foot of the Schneeberg and offers unique views. From Losenheim you walk over the meadow, which becomes a ski slope in winter, up to the Edelweiss Hut. Those who want to take it easy can also cover this stretch with the Schneeberg chairlift. Up at the Edelweiss Hut, you have a view from the terraces that reaches down into the valley to Puchberg and as far as Lake Neusiedl. A stop here is definitely worthwhile as you are spoiled culinarily. Well strengthened, you then hike over the Nandlboden past the Lahning Ries and the Nandlgrat. Over the romantic forest paths, you finally reach the Ferdinand Bürkle Hut, where a mountain mass is held every year. From here you have an impressive view of the Breite Ries. A few hundred meters further down, you then return on a mountain hiking trail to Losenheim.

Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route (hiking boots or trekking shoes), 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 We start along the yellow marking and the Schneeberg chairlift on the trail. We walk past the Edelweiss Hut and follow the red marking along the Northern Grafensteig to the Breite Ries. There we pass the Ferdinand Bürkle Hut and go downhill, where we keep left on the red marking towards Losenheim - Schneeberg chairlift.
Parking Parking at the valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift in Losenheim.
Getting there Arrival from Vienna:South motorway A2 towards Wiener Neustadt to the exit Wr. Neustadt West. From there along federal road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. The route is well signposted.Arrival from Graz:South motorway A2 towards Vienna to exit Wr. Neustadt West. From there along federal road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. Follow the signage.
Public transport Take the train from Vienna or Graz to Wiener Neustadt. From there, take the regional train towards Puchberg am Schneeberg to the final stop.Direct excursion train on weekends: departure at 8:41 am from Vienna main station, return at 4:36 pm from Puchberg station.Buses also run from Neunkirchen, Ternitz (line 350) and Pernitz (line 330) to Puchberg. Line 350 continues from Puchberg station to Losenheim at the valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift.More information at www.oebb.at or www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Combine your hike with a stay in Puchberg. For example, at the hiking businesses Hotel Restaurant Forellenhof, at the Pension Bruckerhof in comfort rooms of the Hotel Schneeberghof

Recommended period

Current weather on site

1° to 2°

Today, 11.02.2026

Moderate snowfall

Wind speed7,0 km/h

-1° to 2°

Tomorrow, 12.02.2026

Moderate snow shower

Wind speed5,7 km/h

Tourism Association Schneebergland, www.schneebergland.com, +43 / 02636 / 22 56-11
Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960

Edelweiss Hut, www.edelweisshuette.at

Schneeberg chairlift, www.schneebergsesselbahn.at

Puchberg am Schneeberg, www.puchberg.at/tourismus

Almreserlhaus, www.almreserlhaus.at