The Magic Views of Semmering route

Hiking route from Top of Semmering pass

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  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 11,36 km
  • Ascent: 274 egm
  • Descent: 275 egm
  • Duration: 4:15 h
  • Lowest point: 838 m
  • Highest point:1.041 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Suitable for families and children
  • Cultural/historical value
  • Healthy climate

Details for: The Magic Views of Semmering route

Brief description

Circular hiking trail: Semmering Passhöhe- Semmering railway station via the railway hiking trail to Doppelreiteraussichtswarte (viewpoints)- 20-Schilling Blick (viewpoints)- Golf course- Südbhanhotel-Hochstraße - Semmering Passhöhe

Description

The route leads to the most beautiful viewing points along the railway hiking trail towards Breitenstein to the Fleischmann Viaduct, where you can admire the impressive buildings of the Semmering Railway UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can enjoy magical views from the imposing Doppelreiter viewing platform and the 20-Schillingblick viewing point. The way back to Semmering takes you across the golf course past imposing Semmering villas and the High Road Museum, where showcases along the High Road give an impression of Semmering's history. 

Starting point of the tour

Top of Semmering pass

Destination point of the tour

Top of Semmering pass

Route description The Magic Views of Semmering route

Starting from Semmering station, our route will take us along the Lower Austrian Bahnwanderweg to the Doppelreiter lookout post and the 20 Schillingblick viewpoint. We will continue to the Fleischmann Viaduct. After the Fleischmann bridge, the Magic Views route splits from the Bahnwanderweg, and leads us past the golf course to the high road.  We will pass old villas, the Holy Family parish church and the Panhans Hotel, and then go over the pass to where we started – Semmering station.

Directions

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

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

 

Parking

Public parking available on top of semmering pass. 

Travel by train to Semmering station.

 

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)

Bahnhof Wolfsbergkogel (108)

20- Schilling - Blick (Wandereinstieg) (106)

Panoramahotel Wagner (110)

Hochstraße, Löffler (112)

Passhöhe/Busbucht Billa (113)

Golfplatz Semmering (102)

 

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

Hiking maps of Semmering are available for €1 from the tourist office.

Tourismusbüro Semmering, www.semmering.at, +43 / 2664 / 20025

Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich,  www.wieneralpen.at +43 / 2622 / 78960

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.

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
  • Semmering railway information center at Semmering station

  • Museum on the Hochstraße

  • Refreshments at the "Meierei" on the golf course

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