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  • Hikes through the magnificent landscape of Semmering
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Hikes in Semmering

Lower Austria,Austria

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The Semmering is a pass in the Viennese Alps and represents the transition between Styria and southern Lower Austria. Thanks to its beautiful location and climatic conditions, the town of the same name has been a popular vacation destination for Viennese society since the middle of the 19th century. Numerous sophisticated buildings bear witness to this tradition. In addition to its historical significance, Semmering is also a great hiking area with a large selection of tours.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Semmering

Hiking Trail · Vienna Alps
Semmering circuit - Erdal all-weather tours
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
11.2 km
4:00 h
496 m
496 m
Great tours can be undertaken at Semmering in all weather conditions. Whether stormy wind, above the sea of clouds, or in dense snowfall – the pass connecting Lower Austria and Styria is known for wild weather and great tours!
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
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
The shelter at Pinkenkogel has been closed for several years
Hiking Trail · Semmering
Hike to Pinkenkogel (1,292 m)
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
No ratings (yet)
10.5 km
4:00 h
540 m
490 m
Nice hike in the vicinity of Semmering and the famous Semmering railway.
In the ascent via the Gebirgsjägersteig
Hiking Trail · Semmering
Sonnwendstein, 1523 m
recommended route Difficulty moderate
5
14.5 km
5:00 h
1,000 m
1,000 m
Circular route from Maria Schutz to Sonnwendstein with scenic high trail section on the Dürrriegel ridge
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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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
  • February 28, 2026
    Doron E. 
    February 28, 2026
    Danke für die nette Route! Der Aufstieg ist auf Forstwegen, hinunter geht's hauptsächlich auf kleinen Waldwegen.
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    Photo: Doron E., Community
    Photo: Doron E., Community
    Photo: Doron E., Community
    Scenic
    Written February 28, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Sonnwendstein
  • January 04, 2026
    Wolfgang Geier
    Angenehme, abwechslungsreiche Strecke, auch im Winter gut zu gehen, mit Spikes.
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    Written January 04, 2026
  • June 09, 2025
    Stefan Schindler 
    June 09, 2025
    Sehr schöne Tour, vielen Dank für die Route! Dadurch, dass ein Großteil des Aufstiegs im Wald liegt, auch nicht zu heiß.
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    Written June 09, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Sonnwendstein, 1523 m
  • June 06, 2025
    Birgit Staudinger 
    June 04, 2025
    Wunderschöne Rundtour! Dass der steile Aufstieg über einen Nordhang verläuft, war zusätzlich sehr fein - das nächste Mal würde ich den Abstieg bei wärmeren Temperaturen wahrscheinlich aber über den Göstritzgraben versuchen, obwohl der Almsteig hinunter auch sehr schön verläuft.
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    Written June 06, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Sonnwendstein, 1523 m
  • 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
  • June 25, 2023
    Barbara Baier
    June 24, 2023
    Wunderschöne Wanderung! Danke für den Tourentipp :-)
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    Written June 25, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Sonnwendstein, 1523 m
  • 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
  • April 14, 2022
    Wolfgang Koller
    April 14, 2022
    Eine wirklich schöne Tour. Speziell den Aufstieg über den Almsteig zum Sonnwendstein (dessen Gipfel man unbedingt auch besuchen sollte) darf man jedoch nicht unterschätzen.
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    Written April 14, 2022

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