Waterfall - Mamauwiese Puchberg am Schneeberg
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Hiking tour Starting from Valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift
A beautiful circular hike to the Mamauwiese past the waterfall from the valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift in Losenheim.
A beautiful circular hike to the Mamauwiese past the waterfall from the valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift in Losenheim.
The Mamauwiese is also the destination of this hike. The starting point is the valley station in Losenheim at the foot of the Schneeberg. You can stop for a bite to eat at the Hotel Restaurant Forellenhof, the Lahning Inn, or the Pizzeria Alpentaverne before heading uphill. You’ll also pass by the Losenheim castle ruins. The Sebastian Waterfall offers a wild, romantic setting and stays pleasantly cool in the summer. From there, the trail winds through quiet forests, crossing the Faden Graben and ascending to the Mamauwiese, which serves as the starting point for numerous hiking trails. From here, you can leisurely make your way back down into the valley after enjoying the view across to the Schneeberg.
When planning your hike, please take note of the elevation gain, distance, and estimated walking time to ensure the tour remains an enjoyable experience for the whole family.
Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly enjoyable and safe experience. Please therefore note the following:
Preparation
Make sure that the choice of route matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change surprisingly fast. Therefore always go out properly equipped (e.g. rain protection).
Check if the huts and snack stops you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and your planned return time before you set off.
Always take suitable maps with you. Wear shoes appropriate for the route, sturdy shoes (hiking boots or trekking shoes), bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
From the parking lot, we walk in the direction of Gschaiderhof. We follow the blue marker to Forellenhof, after 100 m the yellow marker leads us left to the waterfall. We continue hiking along the blue marker to Mamauwiese. The red marker leads us further uphill to the Mamauwiese inn (Attention: closed!). On the return, we follow the red marker towards Losenheim. Just before the ford, we turn right. Over the so-called Schabrunst, we keep left on the red marker and continue towards Losenheim to the valley station of the chairlift.
Parking available at the valley station of the chairlift.
Arrival from Vienna:
South Motorway A2 towards Wiener Neustadt until exit Wr. Neustadt West. From there along the federal road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. The route is well signposted.
Arrival from Graz:
South Motorway A2 towards Vienna until exit Wr. Neustadt West. From there along the federal road B26 towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. Follow the signs.
Take the train from Vienna or Graz to Wiener Neustadt. From there, take the regional train in the direction of Puchberg am Schneeberg to the final stop.
Direct excursion train on weekends: Departure at 8:41 am from Vienna main station, return at 4:36 pm from Puchberg station
Buses also run (line 350 from Neunkirchen via Ternitz to Puchberg and line 330 from Pernitz to Puchberg). Line 350 continues from Puchberg station to Losenheim to the valley station of the Schneeberg chairlift.
More information at www.oebb.at or www.vor.at
Combine your hike with a stay in Puchberg.
Letzte Änderung: 19 Aug 2026