Description
From Puchberg am Schneeberg, the hike leads up to the Hochschneeberg and continues across the high plateau to the Damböckhaus and the Fischerhütte. Those who prefer to take it easy on the first part of the hike can take the Schneebergbahn to the Hochschneeberg summit station and set out from there toward the huts and the summit.
Those who prefer to walk the entire route should follow the hiking trail alongside the cog railway. From the Puchberg train station, the trail leads uphill alongside the cog railway. Along the way, the Hengsthütte and the “Buchtlhütte” near the Baumgartner stop offer two popular spots to take a break. From the Baumgartnerhütte, the trail continues through mountain pine meadows to the Elisabethkircherl, located right next to the summit station.
From here, the hike continues across the Schneeberg high plateau to the Damböckhaus and finally to the Fischerhütte near the highest point in Lower Austria.
Experienced mountain hikers can also reach the Damböckhaus and Fischerhütte via more challenging routes such as the Fadensteig, the Nandlgrat, or through the Weichtalklamm from the Höllental. For those taking the Schneebergbahn up the mountain, the best way to connect the two huts is via the plateau hike across the Hochschneeberg.
Starting point of the tour
Puchberg am Schneeberg Station
Destination point of the tour
Fisherman's Cabin
Route description Hike to Damböckhaus and Fischerhütte
From Puchberg am Schneeberg station, we start through the town along the cog railway track. The path along the tracks leads us through the districts of Muthenhof and Hengsttal. Over the Hauslitzsattel, we pass by a refreshment stop, the Hengsthütte. After the Hengsthütte, we keep left and go through the high forest. We reach a large alpine meadow with the Ternitzerhütte. After the Ternitzerhütte, we turn right and return to the cog railway tracks. Above the tracks lies the Adolf Kögler House with the Dragon Walls in the background. The hike continues along the railway over the Kaltwassersattel to Baumgartner Station. In the next section, we reach the tree line. We continue through dwarf pine fields and cross the cog railway track. The path leads us through extensive dwarf pine fields to the Empress Elisabeth Memorial Church, the so-called Elisabeth Kircherl, at the Hochschneeberg mountain station. Here a break is possible at the Berghaus Hochschneeberg. We now follow the hiking trail towards the Damböckhaus. From this hut, it is about 2 km to reach our destination, the Fischerhütte. Those who want to shorten the route can take the Schneebergbahn up and start the plateau hike from there.
Directions
Arrival from Vienna:
Take the South Motorway A2 towards Wiener Neustadt to the Wr. Neustadt West exit. From there, follow federal road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. The route is well signposted.
Arrival from Graz:
Take the South Motorway A2 towards Vienna to the Neunkirchen West exit. From there, follow federal road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. Follow the signs.
Parking
Directly at the Schneebergbahn station or along the parking guidance system.
Take the regional train from Wr. Neustadt main station to Puchberg am Schneeberg and get off at the final station. More information can be found at www.oebb.at
