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Snowshoe hike to the Mamauwiese from Losenheim
Tour Starting from Valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift in Losenheim
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 9,41 km
- Duration: 3:00 h
- Ascent: 373 m elevation gain
- Descent: 373 m elevation gain
Beautiful snowshoe hike from Losenheim to the Mamauwiese.
- Starting point of the tour
- Valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift in Losenheim
- Tour destination
- Valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift in Losenheim
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 9,41 km
- Duration: 3:00 h
- Ascent: 373 m elevation gain
- Descent: 373 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:3/6
- Overall experience:5/6
- Scenery:5/6
- Lowest point674 m
- Highest point981 m
- Round tour
- With refreshment stops
Description
This route leads to the dreamlike located Mamauwiese guesthouse. From this sunny spot you have a direct view of the Schneeberg, where you may also be able to observe some ski tourers descending the Lahning Ries with binoculars.
- safety instructions Special caution is required when moving in the mountains, especially in winter. When planning your route, consider that your schedule can easily be disrupted by a small incident in winter. A change in the weather or a technical defect in the snowshoes can significantly hinder progress. Also note that it can get dark as early as 4:00 pm in winter, and spending a night outdoors in winter can quickly become life-threatening.Please also be aware that markings can be invisible due to snow in winter, so prepare well for your route!Mountain rescue emergency number 140EU emergency number: 112Avalanche info: www.lawinenwarndienst-niederösterreich.at
- Equipment Snowshoes, backpack with provisions, winter-suitable hiking poles, light, mobile phone, lighter, map material For small equipment malfunctions, often a cable tie or a piece of wire is enough for makeshift repairs. It is recommended to always carry basic avalanche equipment in the mountains.
- Route description We follow the red marking from the valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift along the Mamauwiese and over the waterfall, continuing on the red marking to Sonnleiten. From there we follow the yellow marking to Losenheim. From here we follow the blue marking back to the valley station.
- Parking Free parking spaces are available at the valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift.
- Getting there Take the A2 to the Wiener Neustadt West exit and then follow the B26 towards Puchberg. In Puchberg follow the signs to Losenheim and Schneeberg chairlift.
- Public transport Arrival to Puchberg by train (ÖBB) from Wr. Neustadt, then Retter lines from Puchberg to Losenheim.
- Editor’s tip You can rent snowshoes at the valley station of the chairlift in Losenheim.
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Tourism Office Puchberg/Schneeberg
Sticklergasse 3
2734 Puchberg am Schneeberg
Tel. +43 2636/2256
tourismusbuero@puchberg.at
Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich Tourismus GmbH
Schlossstraße 1,
2801 Katzelsdorf
Tel. +43 2622 / 78960
www.wieneralpen.at
Schneebergbahn:
Tel. +43 2636/3661
Fax +43 2636/3262
office@schneebergbahn.at
www.schneebergbahn.at
Berggasthof Mamauwiese (closed in winter)
Klostertal 65
2770 Gutenstein
Tel. +43 2634 7455
www.mamauwiese.at
Wasserfallhütte
Wasserfallweg 10
2734 Puchberg am Schneeberg
Tel. +43(0)2636/24034
www.puchberg.at/infrastruktur/wasserfallwirt/
(Opening hours from Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Tuesday closed; September and October open from Friday to Sunday!)
Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026