Semmering Pinkenkogel route

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 7,20 km
Ascent: 294 m elevation gain
Descent: 294 m elevation gain

Circular hike from the Semmering pass height to Pinkenkogel and back to the starting point via the Hochstraße

Starting point of the tour: Semmering pass height
Tour destination: Semmering pass height

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 7,20 km
Ascent: 294 m elevation gain
Descent: 294 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
3/6
Scenery:
3/6

Lowest point984 m
Highest point1279 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children

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Description

In the footsteps of Victor Silberer, also known as the King of Semmering. Victor Silberer made Semmering a summer retreat destination. Downhill, the hike is accompanied by impressive views towards Rax & Schneeberg and leads back via the Hochstraße to the pass height.

Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the hike, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the emergency number for mountain rescue: 140
Route description The starting point of the hike is the pass height. From here, follow the yellow signs towards Pinkenkogel and walk past the ski slope of the Happylift to the Hochstraße. In front of Hotel Panhans, turn left, then right onto the forest path. From here, the path is marked with a red-white-red marking.The initially wider path later branches off to the right and leads in hairpin bends through the forest up onto the mountain ridge. Along the way, there is a beautiful view of the Hirschenkogel to the left. At a larger crossroads, all variants leading to Pinkenkogel finally meet.The last section starts at a bench. On the ascent, you can see the municipality of Breitenstein, Rax, and Schneeberg on the northern side. The path leads to the Pinkenkogel shelter (permanently closed). This is circled before you briefly follow the path to the right to return to the crossroads.From there, follow the signs towards Hochstraße / Südbahnhotel (marking still red). The last section leads down steps to the Hochstraße, from where you can see the Südbahnhotel. Then turn right and follow the Hochstraße. Shortly before the restaurant Cervo d’oro, the path branches off again and leads along the ski slope back to the pass height.During the section along the Hochstraße, the showcases of the Hochstraßenmuseum invite you to admire them.
Parking Public parking at the Semmering pass height.
Getting there From Vienna take the A2 South Motorway onto the S6 Semmering expressway and take the Maria Schutz exit. Turn right onto L4168. Continue on Semmering/L4168, Semmeringstraße, and Passstraße to take the B306.From Graz take the S6 Semmering expressway and take the Spital/Semmering exit. Turn left onto Semmering Ersatz Str./B306. Continue on B306.
Public transport Travel by train to Semmering station. In about 25 minutes you can walk from the station to the hiking start point (Semmering pass height). Alternatively, you can individually book a ride with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax, which will take you to the hiking start point. RUFbus stopsSemmering station 109Semmering pass height 113Hotel Panhans 111Südbahnhotel 107Panoramahotel Wagner 110 TIP: Easily with the Postbus shuttle app or via the hotline +43 660 900 88 22. Further information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Combine the hike with a refreshment stop at SemmeringHochstraßenmuseum: Information about events and buildings around the turn of the century

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Current weather in Semmering-Kurort

3° to 5°

Today, 11.02.2026

Light rain

Wind speed3,5 km/h

2° to 5°

Tomorrow, 12.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed3,0 km/h

Refreshment options at Semmering

Further information:

Tourism office Semmering, www.semmering.at, +43 / 2664 / 20025

Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960