To the Unterberg Schutzhaus via the Miragraben
Tour Starting from Rohr im Gebirge, former inn in Gries
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 3,69 km
- Duration: 1:30 h
- Ascent: 410 m elevation gain
- Descent: 4 m elevation gain
The most popular ascent to the Unterberg Schutzhaus leads via the Miragraben. NOTE: Please note that this winter hiking trail may not be completely cleared in snowy conditions and may be slippery. Use at your own risk! Make sure you have suitable 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!
- Starting point of the tour
- Rohr im Gebirge, former inn in Gries
- Tour destination
- Unterberg Schutzhaus
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 3,69 km
- Duration: 1:30 h
- Ascent: 410 m elevation gain
- Descent: 4 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:3/6
- Overall experience:5/6
- Scenery:5/6
- Lowest point773 m
- Highest point1183 m
- Nice views
The most popular ascent to the Unterberg Schutzhaus leads via the Miragraben. NOTE: Please note that this winter hiking trail may not be completely cleared in snowy conditions and may be slippery. Use at your own risk! Make sure you have suitable 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!
The Unterberg shelter is open all year round (except from November 2nd week - December 7th) and is located in the middle of the Unterberg natural snow ski area.
- safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a completely beautiful and safe experience. Please therefore note the following:PreparationMake sure that the chosen route matches your experience and condition. Check the weather forecast beforehand. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly. Therefore, always start out properly equipped (e.g., rain protection).Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and your planned return before you start.
- Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, bring sun and rain protection, as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone and save the emergency number of mountain rescue: 140
- Route description We start our hike at the former inn in Gries in Rohr im Gebirge. We follow the path through the Miragraben until we reach the Unterberg Schutzhaus.
- Getting there Drive on the A2 to Wöllersdorf and drive along the B21 through Pernitz and Gutenstein to Rohr im Gebirge.
- Public transport For example, take the train to Wiener Neustadt station. From there continue by regional bus to Rohr im Gebirge. More info at: www.vor.at
- Editor’s tip Also a nice hiking opportunity in winter.