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.
Maps and trails
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!
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
Hiking Trail
· Vienna Alps
From Prein an der Rax via the Luckerten Wand (1,128 m) to Wolfsbergkogel station
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.6 km
4:30 h
780 m
560 m
Varied hike in the Semmering area: trails, caves, viewpoints - and a summit
Hiking Trail
· Vienna Alps
Small but fine: Eselstein (982 m) and Georgskogel (999 m)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
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
Hiking Trail
· Hochsteiermark
From Semmering to Preiner Gscheid - always along the border
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
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!
Hiking Trail
· Semmering
From Semmering via Falkenstein to Kreuzberg
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
12.1 km
4:00 h
600 m
680 m
Hike from Wolfsbergkogel station to Adlitzgraben and via Kreuzberg (Speckbacherhütte) to Breitenstein
Hiking Trail
· Semmering
Hike to Pinkenkogel (1,292 m)
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
10.5 km
4:00 h
540 m
490 m
Nice hike in the vicinity of Semmering and the famous Semmering railway.
Hiking Trail
· Semmering
Sonnwendstein, 1523 m
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
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
Hiking Trail
· Vienna Alps
Eselstein, Maria Schutz and Schottwien
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
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.
Hiking Trail
· Rax-Schneeberg Group
Flexible hike over the Kreuzberg to Semmering
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
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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