From Semmering to Hirschenkogel

Hiking route from top of Semmering pass to top of semmering pass

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  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 3,57 km
  • Ascent: 344 egm
  • Descent:
  • Duration: 1:14 h
  • Lowest point: 985 m
  • Highest point:1.328 m
Features
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Suitable for families and children
  • Mountain railway ascent/descent
  • Summit tour
  • Suitable for strollers
  • Healthy climate

Details for: From Semmering to Hirschenkogel

Brief description

Easy hike up the Hirschenkogel to the Millenium viewing platform.

Starting point of the tour

top of Semmering pass

Destination point of the tour

top of semmering pass

Route description From Semmering to Hirschenkogel

Starten Sie bei der Talstation der Kabinenbahn. Halten Sie sich bei den Parkplätzen westlich und wandern sie vorbei beim Bergrettungshaus entlang der Sonnwendsteinstraße bergwärts. Nach 20 Minuten passieren Sie die Enzianhütte. Der Weg führt rechts an der Hütte vorbei, quert die Pisten des Hirschenkogel bis zur Wegkreuzung Hirschenkogel - Sonnwendstein. Hier bitte wieder rechts und die erreichen in ca. 10 Minuten das Liechtensteinhaus, die Millenumswarte, den Waldseilgarten und den Hirschi-Spielplatz. Alternativ kann man mit den Auf- und Abstieg mit der Kabinenbahn bewältigen. 

Directions

From Vienna, take the A2 Südautobahn to the S6 Semmering-Schnellstraße and take the Maria Schutz exit. Turn right onto L4168. Continue on Semmering/L4168.

From Graz take the S6 Semmering motorway and exit at Spital/Semmering. Turn left onto Semmering Ersatz Str./B306. Continue on B306. At the roundabout drive straight ahead to Semmering.

Parking

Public parking spaces available at the top of the Semmering Pass

Travel by train to Semmering station. You can hike from the station to the hiking starting point (Semmering Pass) in approx. 25 minutes.

Alternatively, you can book a ride on the RUFbus Semmering-Rax, which will take you to the hiking starting point.

 

RUFbus stops

Bahnhof Semmering 109

Passhöhe Semmering 113

Bergbahn Semmering 113     

 

TIP: Simply use the Postbus shuttle app or call the hotline +43 660 900 88 22.

More information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at

More info/links

Verantwortlicher für den Inhalt dieser Tour
Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich - Semmering Rax
Letzte Aktualisierung: 27.05.2025

Einkehrmöglichkeiten:

Liechtensteinhaus

Seewirtshaus

Enzianhütte

Einkehrmöglichkeiten am Semmering

Öffnungszeiten der Hütten

 

Equipment

Always take maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for the tour, take sun and rain protection with you as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the emergency number for mountain rescue: 140

Safety information

Therefore, please note:

When choosing a route, make sure it is suitable for your mountain experience and fitness level. Check the weather forecast in advance. The weather can change surprisingly quickly in the mountains. Therefore, always set off appropriately equipped (suitable footwear, rain protection). Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about the route and your planned return before you set off. Stay on marked paths and avoid abbreviations. Due to the drought, meadows and forests are easily flammable. Treat fire with respect and report a possible fire to the fire department immediately. (122) Do not throw garbage into the countryside and dispose of it properly.

Map recommendations

freytag&berndt WK022 and hiking map of the municipality of Semmering available at the tourist office in Semmering.

Author's tip

There is a lot to experience on the Hirschenkogel.

  • Millienium viewing plattform
  • Hirschi playground
  • with the mountain carts down to the valley

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