Best trails in Puchberg am Schneeberg, Lower Austria

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Looking for a great trail near Puchberg am Schneeberg, Lower Austria? AllTrails has 8 great hiking trails, views trails, forest trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. If you're looking for the best trails in Nationalpark Donauauen, we've got you covered. You'll also find some great local park options, like Lainzer Tiergarten. Gearing up for a challenge? There are 6 hard trails in Puchberg am Schneeberg ranging from 5.7 to 19.2 miles and from 1,866 to 6,797 feet above sea level. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time!

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Map of trails in Puchberg am Schneeberg, Lower Austria

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Top trails (8)

Fischerhütte, Schneeburg, and Heinrich-Krempel-Hütte

#1 - Fischerhütte, Schneeburg, and Heinrich-Krempel-Hütte

Puchberg am Schneeberg, Lower Austria, Austria

hard

(3)

Length: 9.4 mi • Est. 6 h 29 m

This classic route to the Schneeberg is originally an old hunting trail. It is one of the most frequent climbs to the highest of Lower Austria. The "footpath" to the summit is usually heavily visited, but it is always worth the prospect. However, good physical condition is requiredShow more

Schneeberg

#2 - Schneeberg

Puchberg am Schneeberg, Lower Austria, Austria

moderate

(6)

Length: 16.8 mi • Est. 10 h 30 m

There are a number of ways to get to Klosterwappen (the Schneeberg summit) at 2,076m, which is the highest peak in Lower Austria (about two hours by train from Austria). As well as walking from Puchberg am Schneeberg to the summit, there is a rack-and-pinion railway (the Schneeberg Railway) which goes to a height of 1,800m, and a chairlift which up to 1,210m. The most popular route is from the summit station of the cog railway, while the hardest route is from the Edelweiss Hut (near top of chairlift, accessed via Losenheim). Show more

Öhlerschutzhaus, Schober, and Sebastianfall

#3 - Öhlerschutzhaus, Schober, and Sebastianfall

Puchberg am Schneeberg, Lower Austria, Austria

hard

(2)

Length: 12.5 mi • Est. 8 h 3 m

From the parking lot below the Großenbergs, it first goes in the direction of the Öhlerschutzhaus and on to the Öhre. Then it goes to the summit of the Schober with its beautiful views. Shortly before the end of the route you pass the Sebastian Falls. The route ends at the hosted Sebastianhütte. From here you make your way backShow more

Auf den Schneeberg und den Kaiserstein