Winter hiking at the foot of Schneeberg

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3,92 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 67 m elevation gain
Descent: 437 m elevation gain

Whether with sturdy hiking boots or snowshoes, this winter hiking route offers a scenic detour from the Edelweißhütte at Schneeberg down into the valley. NOTE: Caution, this winter hiking trail may not be fully cleared in snowy conditions and can have slippery spots. Use at your own risk! Make sure to have appropriate equipment such as sturdy shoes, poles, waterproof outdoor clothing, headgear, etc. Also drink enough water even in winter! Pay attention to early dusk and plan your route carefully!

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

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3,92 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 67 m elevation gain
Descent: 437 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
6/6

Lowest point831 m
Highest point1247 m

Nice views
With refreshment stops

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Description

After a stop at the year-round open Edelweißhütte at Schneeberg, not everyone wants to take the direct path and return down to the valley by chairlift. This hiking path passes the Almreserhaus and over the Dürre Leiten back to the valley station. Along the way, there are repeatedly stunning views of Schneeberg and the Gutenstein Alps. If you get tired, you can also shorten the route via the Faden.

Equipment Sturdy footwear, warm clothing in layers (many thin layers). The Edelweißhütte is located at over 1,200 meters altitude. Even if it is cold and gray in the valley, it can be sunny up there. Therefore, do not forget sunglasses and sun protection.
Route description We start our hike at the Edelweißhütte, near the mountain station of the Schneeberg chairlift. We head towards Almreserlhaus, along the Nordalpenweg. Those who want to shorten the way can descend via the Faden after the Almreserlhaus. Otherwise, we follow the path over the Dürre Leiten and go downhill. After about 2 kilometers, we turn right at a fork in the road. Then we continue following the path down to the valley station.
Parking Parking is directly on Losenheimer Straße at the valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift.
Getting there From Vienna (90 km)A2 towards Graz, exit 44 Wr. Neustadt-West, left onto B26 Puchberger Straße, follow B26 to Puchberg am Schneeberg, in Puchberg turn right onto Bahnstraße and right onto Schneebergstraße (L4122), straight on Losenheimer Straße (L4123) to LosenheimFrom Graz (160 km)A2 towards Vienna, exit Bruck/Mur S6 towards Neunkirchen, at Neunkirchen exit towards B17, right onto B17 Semmeringstraße, in Neunkirchen left onto B26 towards Ternitz, continue on B26 to Puchberg am Schneeberg, in Puchberg left onto Bahnstraße and right onto Schneebergstraße (L4122), straight on Losenheimer Straße (L4123) to Losenheim
Public transport Take the train to Wiener Neustadt station. There, change to the next regional train with its final stop at Puchberg am Schneeberg. Then transfer to regional bus 1720 to Losenheim and get off at the Sesselbahn stop. You can take the Schneeberg chairlift up to the Edelweißhütte.More info: www.schneebergsesselbahn.at www.oebb.atwww.vor.at

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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