Circular hiking trail in winter: Semmering Passhöhe- Semmering railway station via the railway hiking trail to the Doppelreiteraussichtswarte- 20-Schilling Blick- Hochstraße - Semmering Passhöhe
Description
From the top of the pass via the high road past Hotel Panhans to the Holy Family Parish Church and rectory. Downhill to the station and east along the track under the underpass to Wolfsbergkogel halt. Steeply uphill for a short way to the former sanatorium and the Double-ridge lookout tower and the "20 Schilling view". The view down onto Semmering Railway through the Adlitzgraben and the highest spurs of the Eastern Alps, Rax and Schneeberg, is very imposing. The path then passes through the forest above the entrance to the Wolfsbergkogel tunnel and on to the Fleischmann viaduct in Adlitzgraben. To the left the path runs uphill to the golf course and the Südbahnhotel. Continue straight on here to the top of the pass.
Starting point of the tour
Top of Semmering pass
Destination point of the tour
Top of Semmering pass
Route description Magical Views Tour on Semmering in winter
Starting from the top of the pass, we walk along the high road to Hotel Panhans and on to the Holy Family Parish Church. We then go downhill to Semmering station. Here you are recommended to visit the Semmering Railway World Heritage Centre and the "Carl Ritter von Ghega" monument. We continue to follow the signs for the Lower Austrian railway hiking trail to the lookout points around Wolfsbergkogel. We then branch off left from the railway hiking trail and the path above the small football pitch takes us past Semlitsch Sculpture Park. From here we walk steeply uphill past Leidenfrost Villa, along Friedrich Schüler Straße to the former Südbahnhotel. Here we meet the high road. We walk past Panoramahotel Wagner as far as the parish church and back to the top of the pass.
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 and Semmeringstraße.
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. Continue on Passstraße, this runs slightly to the right and becomes Semmering.
Parking
Public parking is available at the top of the Semmering pass.
Travel by train to Semmering station, where you can also start the hike.
Alternatively, you can book an individual trip on the RUFbus Semmering-Rax, which will take you to the hiking starting point.
RUFBus stops:
Passhöhe Semmering (113)
20 Schilling Blick Wandereinstieg (106)
Bahnhof Wolfsbergkogel (108)
Bahnhof Semmering (109)
Hochstraße Löffler (112)
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
Wiener Alpen in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960
Semmering Tourist Office, www.semmering.at, +43 / 2664 / 20025
Here you can obtain all relevant leaflets
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
Your hikes in the Viennese Alps should be an all-round beautiful and safe experience.
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.
Please note that this winter hiking trail may not be completely cleared in snowy conditions and may be slippery. Use at your own risk! Please also bear in mind that markings may be invisible due to snow in winter and therefore prepare well for your tour!
Make sure you have the right equipment, such as sturdy shoes, poles, waterproof outdoor clothing, headgear, etc. Drink enough water even in winter! Watch out for early dusk and take particular care when planning your tour.
Emergency number for mountain rescue 140
EU emergency number: 112
Avalanche information
Map recommendations
freytag&berndt WK022, folder about railroad hiking trail and hiking map of the municipality of Semmering available at the tourist office in Semmering.
Author's tip
- historic villas along the Hochstraße
- viewpoint: 20- Schilling
- viewpoint: Doppelreiter Aussichtswarte
- Museum on the Hochstraße
