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Today, 11.02.2026
Moderate snowfall
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Plateau hike Hochschneeberg/ Klosterwappen
Hiking tour Starting from Mountain station of the Schneebergbahn
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- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 7,26 km
- Duration: 2:50 h
- Ascent: 282 m elevation gain
- Descent: 282 m elevation gain
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!
- Starting point of the tour
- Mountain station of the Schneebergbahn
- Tour destination
- Mountain station of the Schneebergbahn
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 7,26 km
- Duration: 2:50 h
- Ascent: 282 m elevation gain
- Descent: 282 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:3/6
- Overall experience:6/6
- Scenery:6/6
- Lowest point1784 m
- Highest point2075 m
- Tour route
- Nice views
- With refreshment stops
- Suitable for families and children
- Summit tour
Description
The summit of Schneeberg, the highest mountain in Lower Austria, is climbed on this route via mountain hiking trails. The ascent to the starting point at the mountain station of the Schneebergbahn can be comfortably made either by train ride or on foot from Puchberg along the cog railway hiking trail. At the mountain station, enjoy the breathtaking view first and visit the mountain inn or the Elisabeth chapel. Children can play at the highest playground in Lower Austria, the Salamander playground, and enjoy the Sei jungle. Then the hike can start. Before reaching the summit, you can stop at the Damböckhaus. Via the Ochsenboden, continue upwards to 2076 meters above sea level to the Klosterwappen, the highest point in all of Lower Austria. After soaking in this feeling and the view, it goes a few meters downhill where you can refresh yourself at the Fischerhütte. On the way back, you pass the Damböckhaus again and finally return to the mountain station. A true paradise of views!
Those who want to continue hiking from the summit over Schneeberg can do so on the 14th stage of the Wiener Alpenbogen trail!
Please consider the information about elevation, distance, and walking time when planning your hike so that the route remains an enjoyable experience for the whole family.
- Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for the route (hiking boots or trekking shoes), take sun and rain protection as well as water and a small snack. Bring your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
- Route description We follow the green marking to the Damböckhaus and continue hiking to the junction to the summit cross. The yellow marking takes us to the Klosterwappen, the summit of Schneeberg (2075 m). Along the ridge of Schneeberg, we continue to the Kaiserstein and the Fischerhütte. Following the green marking, we return to the Ochsenboden and the mountain station.
- Parking Parking facilities at the Puchberg am Schneeberg station.
- Getting there 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.
- Public transport 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.atFrom 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.
- Editor’s tip Combine your hike with a stay in Puchberg. For example, at the hiking establishments Hotel Restaurant Forellenhof, the Pension Bruckerhof, or in the gourmet rooms at the Hotel Schneeberghof
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Current weather on site
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Tomorrow, 12.02.2026
Moderate snow shower
Wind speed4,0 km/h
Schneebergbahn, www.schneebergbahn.at
Damböckhaus, www.damboeckhaus.at
Fischerhütte, http://www.iocus.at/Fischerhuette/
Berghaus am Hochschneeberg, https://berghaushochschneeberg.at/de/
Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960
Puchberg am Schneeberg, www.puchberg.at/tourismus