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Hikes in Breitenstein

Lower Austria,Austria

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Breitenstein, an idyllic village in the district of Neunkirchen in Austria, is not only known for its picturesque landscape, but also for the numerous hiking trails and tours it offers. The geographical location of Breitenstein is characterised by a hilly topography, surrounded by green forests and gentle slopes.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Breitenstein

Campalpe
Hiking Trail · Vienna Alps
✅ Semmering > Kampalpe > Spital am Semmering
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
15 km
5:15 h
781 m
900 m
Fog in the valley - sun on the Viennese local mountains
at Falkenstein Cave
Hiking Trail · Vienna Alps
Orthof-Falkenstein Cave-Geißkirchl-Luckerte Wall
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
4.9 km
2:30 h
306 m
306 m
A hike from Orthof to three special points, followed by a trip to the Speckbacher Hut.
Start of the hike at Breitenstein station
Hiking Trail · Vienna Alps
Spießwand (913 m) and Polleroswand (980 m)
recommended route Difficulty easy
7.1 km
2:30 h
322 m
543 m
Two magnificent rock pinnacles in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Semmering Railway (route from Breitenstein to the Preintal)
Luckerte Wand
Hiking Trail · Vienna Alps
From Prein an der Rax via the Luckerten Wand (1,128 m) to Wolfsbergkogel station
recommended route Difficulty moderate
5
11.6 km
4:30 h
780 m
560 m
Varied hike in the Semmering area: trails, caves, viewpoints - and a summit
Blick vom Eselstein Richtung Rax - bearbeitet für Content Slider (Warmuth)
Hiking Trail · Vienna Alps
Small but fine: Eselstein (982 m) and Georgskogel (999 m)
recommended route Difficulty easy
5
4.6 km
1:45 h
159 m
164 m
Short hike with magnificent views of the Semmering area as well as Rax and Schneeberg
summit cross
Hiking Trail · Hochsteiermark
From Semmering to Preiner Gscheid - always along the border
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4
16.8 km
5:45 h
931 m
841 m
Relatively long route, very well accessible by train and bus. For those who like to walk lonely paths. No base station on the way!
Semmering Golf Course
Hiking Trail · Semmering
From Semmering via Falkenstein to Kreuzberg
recommended route Difficulty easy
No ratings (yet)
12.1 km
4:00 h
600 m
680 m
Hike from Wolfsbergkogel station to Adlitzgraben and via Kreuzberg (Speckbacherhütte) to Breitenstein
On the railway hiking trail
Hiking Trail · Vienna Alps
From Schottwien to Breitenstein via Klamm and back
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
14.1 km
4:35 h
566 m
566 m
Circular route - the return can even be done by train. And the route is also possible in winter, possibly with snowshoes.
Defense cave from the Powder Tower
Hiking Trail · Vienna Alps
Eselstein, Maria Schutz and Schottwien
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
12.6 km
4:10 h
534 m
534 m
If we block out the highway noise, we find a nice loop. Varied, with impressive views and interesting details.
View from the 20-Schilling-Blick
Hiking Trail · Rax-Schneeberg Group
Flexible hike over the Kreuzberg to Semmering
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
5
20.1 km
6:45 h
1,000 m
550 m
This hike from Gloggnitz to Semmering over the Kreuzberg ridge is perfect for the shoulder seasons. Due to the route's close proximity to the Semmering railway, start and finish are very flexible, making the hike exciting for walkers of any fitness level.
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For hiking enthusiasts, there are many beautiful hiking tours to discover in Breitenstein. Whether beginners or experienced hikers - there is something for every taste. One of the most popular routes leads to the summit of the Schneeberg, the highest mountain in Lower Austria. From there you have a breathtaking view over the entire surrounding area. This tour is particularly suitable for experienced hikers and offers challenging climbs as well as fascinating views.

Another recommended route is the so-called "Panoramaweg", which takes its name from the fantastic views. On this route you can hike leisurely and enjoy the impressive nature at the same time. This tour is particularly worthwhile in spring or autumn, when the splendour of the colours of the surrounding forests comes into its own most beautifully.

Families with children also get their money's worth in Breitenstein. The "Children's Trail" offers a child-friendly route with interesting stations to play and discover. Here children can learn through play and at the same time experience the fun of exercise in the great outdoors. This tour is especially suitable for the summer months, as there are many shady spots and you can take a break at one of the numerous streams in between.

All in all, Breitenstein offers a variety of hiking options for every taste and age. The best seasons for hiking are spring and autumn, when the weather is pleasantly mild and nature is in full bloom or shows its bright colours. Whether you want to climb the summit of the Schneeberg, go for a walk on the panorama trail or discover the children's trail with children - in Breitenstein every hiking enthusiast will find his or her personal paradise.

Reviews

  • April 10, 2026
    Martin Omasits
    April 09, 2026
    abwechslungsreiche Wanderung mit viel Aussicht, gut markiert, für Familien geeignet. Durchaus auch vom Semmering nach Payerbach sinnvoll, vor allem wegen der besseren Bahnverbindungen zurück Richtung Wien. Gehzeit deutlich geringer als angegeben, von Payerbach zum "Vintage"-Blunzwirt (Breitenstein, Do.- So. geöffnet) 2h15min, von dort bis Bahnhof Semmering 1h 15 Min. (mit Einkehr 4h15 Min.)
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    Photo: Martin Omasits, Community
    Photo: Martin Omasits, Community
    Photo: Martin Omasits, Community
    Variety of paths Scenic
    Written April 10, 2026
  • May 10, 2025
    Katharina Baier
    Wunderschöne, entspannte Wanderung. Wenn man flott geht in 4,5 Stunden mit Pause.
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    Photo: Katharina Baier, Community
    Photo: Katharina Baier, Community
    Photo: Katharina Baier, Community
    Photo: Katharina Baier, Community
    Written May 10, 2025
  • May 01, 2025
    Martin Omasits
    April 30, 2025
    abwechslungsreiche & kurzweilige Wanderung mit großartigen Ausblicken, Gehzeit max. 3,5h, somit deutlich kürzer als angegeben.
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    Photo: Martin Omasits, Community
    Photo: Martin Omasits, Community
    Photo: Martin Omasits, Community
    Written May 01, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Eselstein, 982 m
  • October 05, 2024
    Karolina Offterdinger 
    October 05, 2024
    Sehr schöne Tour mit einem lohnenden Ziel, empfehlenswert!
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    Mammutbaum Sequoia gigantea
    Photo: Karolina Offterdinger, Alpenverein Austria
    Payerbachgraben-Viadukt
    Photo: Karolina Offterdinger, Alpenverein Austria
    Photo: Karolina Offterdinger, Alpenverein Austria
    Written October 05, 2024
  • May 12, 2023
    Martin Omasits
    May 17, 2020
    Sehr schöne & aussichtsreiche Wanderung mit guter öffentlicher Verkehrsverbindung
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    Photo: Martin Omasits, Community
    Photo: Martin Omasits, Community
    Written May 12, 2023
  • April 29, 2023
    Sibylle Partlic 
    Schöne, abwechslungsreiche Wanderung. Gut ausgeschildert, wenig los. Unseren Hunden hat's auch gut gefallen.
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    Photo: Sibylle Partlic, Community
    Photo: Sibylle Partlic, Community
    Photo: Sibylle Partlic, Community
    Photo: Sibylle Partlic, Community
    Written April 29, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Eselstein, 982 m
  • March 10, 2023
    Andrea Fuchs
    March 10, 2023
    Super Runde! Die Beschilderungen sind gut angebracht und die Aussicht ist ein Traum. Ein steiles Stück Richtung Semmering, aber der 20-Schilling-Ausblick macht das wieder gut. Vielen Dank für das Teilen der Runde! lg
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    Photo: Andrea Fuchs, Community
    Photo: Andrea Fuchs, Community
    Photo: Andrea Fuchs, Community
    Written March 10, 2023
  • June 27, 2021
    Edisa Muhović
    June 26, 2021
    Eine sehr schöne Wanderung für die eine Grundkondition notwendig ist - vor allem der Weg bis zum Gipfel. Schwindelfreiheit und keine zu große Höhenangst sind von Vorteil. Der Weg ins Tal ist jedoch sehr angenehm und der Ausblick von der Kampalpe macht jegliche Anstrengung wieder wett.
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    Photo: Edisa Muhović, Community
    Photo: Edisa Muhović, Community
    Photo: Edisa Muhović, Community
    Photo: Edisa Muhović, Community
    Written June 27, 2021
  • April 11, 2021
    Dmytro Havatiuk
    Eine tolle Tour, sehr schöne Aussichten, aber ich denke, dass man neben "Werfelweg" zurückgehen kann. Es gibt weiter nur die Höhle in der Berg, aber es ist nicht etwas sehr Interessante.
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    Written April 11, 2021
  • October 29, 2020
    Daniela Fädler
    gut markiert, sehr schöne Aussicht - meist Richtung Rax und Schneeberg, Falkensteinhöhle für Kinder ein tolles Erlebnis.
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    Written October 29, 2020
  • May 09, 2020
    Danja Stiegler 
    October 11, 2015
    Sehr abwechslungsreiche Tour! Auch bei Schlechtwetter gut machbar.
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    Photo: Danja Stiegler, Alpenverein Gebirgsverein
    Written May 09, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    Luckerte Wall
  • April 20, 2019
    Irene R
    April 20, 2019
    Sehr schöne Tour! Gewisse Trittsicherheit am Weg zu der Höhle erforderlich, ansonsten ist die Route nicht besonders schwer, aber an manchen Stellen steil. Die Aussicht auf die umliegende Umgebung und auf die Berge ist fantastisch! Da der Weg aus mehreren Wanderrouten besteht ist GPS von Vorteil.
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    Photo: Irene R, Community
    Photo: Irene R, Community
    Photo: Irene R, Community
    Photo: Irene R, Community
    Photo: Irene R, Community
    Photo: Irene R, Community
    Photo: Irene R, Community
    Written April 20, 2019

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