Fear not, foodies! Your first stop-off point is to be found on the lower stages of the route. The cuisine on offer at the Hengsthütte is as legendary as the Schneeberg itself.

New: There are 5 different varieties of “Buchtel”, a sweet speciality roll on offer to tempt visitors from the Schneebergbahn (nougat, vanilla, red currant, apricot, damson mousse)

The Once a haunt of the Emperor, today’s visitor to the Berghaus can expect hearty traditional dishes in rustic surroundings. On clear days the view from the terrace extends as far as the Hungarian plains.

The Damböckhaus was built in 1872 by the cattle drovers of Puchberg. It has belonged to the Austrian Tourist Club since 1898. The inn is run by the Zottl family in their own inimitable stlye. Their hospitality and the convivial atmosphere are now just as renowned as the outdoor dining area and the lentil and bacon stew with dumplings.

At 2049 m above sea level, the Fischerhütte is the highest-situated inn in Lower Austria. The traditional cuisine is specially tailored to the needs of mountain climbers.