Circular route on the high plateau of Schneeberg - from the mountain station of the cog railway to the summit at Klosterwappen (2,075 m) - excellently accessible by public transport!
Description
You can reach the starting point at the Schneebergbahn summit station either by taking the comfortable train or by walking from Puchberg along the cograil hiking trail.
At the summit station, take some time to enjoy the view, visit the Berghaus Hochschneeberg, or stop by the Elisabethkircherl. Children can let off steam at Lower Austria’s highest playground, the Salamander Playground, and explore the rope jungle. Then the actual hike begins.
Before reaching the summit, it’s worth stopping for a break at the Damböckhaus. The trail then continues via the Ochsenboden up to 2,076 meters to the Klosterwappen, the highest point in Lower Austria. After enjoying the summit, the trail descends briefly to the Fischerhütte, where you can refuel after the climb.
On the way back, the route passes the Damböckhaus once more and finally returns to the Schneebergbahn summit station.
Starting point of the tour
Mountain station of the Schneebergbahn
Destination point of the tour
Mountain station of the Schneebergbahn
Route description Plateau hike Hochschneeberg/ Klosterwappen
We follow the green trail markers to the Damböckhaus and continue hiking to the turnoff toward the summit cross. The yellow trail markers lead us to the Klosterwappen, the summit of the Schneeberg (2,076 m). We walk along the Schneeberg ridge to the Kaiserstein and the Fischerhütte. Following the green trail markers, we head back to the Ochsenboden and the summit station.
Directions
Arrival from Vienna:
Take the South Motorway A2 towards Wiener Neustadt to the Wr. Neustadt West exit. From there, continue along 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, continue along federal road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. Follow the signs.
From Puchberg station take the Schneebergbahn up to Hochschneeberg.
Parking
Parking facilities at the Puchberg am Schneeberg station.
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 connections are available on weekends!) Buses also operate.
More information at www.oebb.at or www.vor.at
From Puchberg station take the Schneebergbahn up to Hochschneeberg. If you travel with a dog, it can ride with the Schneebergbahn at a reduced price. Attention: leash and muzzle compulsory.
