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WAB - Stage 15: Fadensattel (Edelweißhütte) - Öhler Schutzhaus

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    At the 15th stage of the Wiener Alpenbogen (WAB) path, the landscape changes again. You leave the rock formations of the Schneeberg region and hike into the forest-rich ridge landscape of the Gutensteiner Alps.

    moderate
    Distance 7.5 km
    2:30 h
    244 m
    456 m
    1,247 m
    900 m

    From the Edelweißhütte viewpoint, it goes towards Öhler over the Mamauwiese and Schober with beautiful views back to Schneeberg. At the Mamauwiese, an original moor fascinates at the lowest point. The Schober stands out for its pyramid profile in the landscape. This short stage offers many beautiful photo opportunities.

    Author’s recommendation

    The Hotel Restaurant Forellenhof offers the possibility of a stay in the valley.

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    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    1,247 m
    Lowest point
    900 m
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    Safety information

    Safe on the mountain

    Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a completely beautiful and safe experience. Please therefore observe the following:

    Preparation

    Make sure when choosing your route that it matches your mountain experience and your fitness. Inform yourself beforehand about the weather forecast. The weather can change surprisingly quickly in the mountains. Therefore always start out appropriately equipped (e.g. rain protection).

    Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit on the way are open. Inform someone about your choice of route and your planned return before you set off.

    Tips and suggestions

    Also explore the connecting routes:

    WAB - Stage 14: Knofeleben - Edelweißhütte

    WAB - Stage 16: Öhler Schutzhaus - Pernitz

    WAB - Regional Route P: Puchberg - Edelweißhütte

    WAB - Regional Route O: Edelweißhütte - Preintal

    Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960
    Tourism Office Puchberg am Schneeberg, www.puchberg.at, +43 / 2636 / 2256
    Schneeberg chairlift, www.schneebergsesselbahn.at +43 / 2742 / 36 099 099

    Roadbook

    From the Edelweißhütte we follow the gravel road with our backs to Schneeberg past the Almreserlhaus over the Dürre Leiten to the Mamauwiese. Here we briefly meet the Mariazellerweg, which crosses the Mamauwiese to the west on a documented Roman road. We take the marked path east towards the Öhlerschutzhaus. Over a meadow path we cross a small ridge before a fantastic view of Schober and Öhler is presented to us. Descending slightly, we stroll over gentle meadows to the gravel road and turn right here. Past the Schoberhof we turn off the road to the left at a refreshing spring fountain and follow the marked hiking trail steadily uphill below the Öhler rock walls to the Öhlerschutzhaus. Here we let the day end leisurely and enjoy specialties like the "Öhlerknödel" (a meat dumpling with cabbage) or the widely appreciated sausage soup.

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    Viewpoint Edelweißhütte Schneeberg
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    Wanderstartplatz Öhler Schutzhaus

    Public transport

    The Edelweißhütte is located in alpine terrain and cannot be reached directly by public transport. Take the train to Puchberg station. From there, take regional bus 1720 to Losenheim. Then either ascend to the hut via the yellow-marked path or take the Schneeberg cable car chairlift which gets you close to the Edelweißhütte.

    More information can be found at www.öbb.at

    Directions

    The Edelweißhütte is located in alpine terrain and is only accessible on foot.

    From Vienna and Graz, drive along the A2 to the Wr. Neustadt West exit. Take the B26 to Puchberg am Schneeberg. A road leads to the valley end to the chairlift at Losenheim.

    Parking

    Parking is available in Losenheim at the Schneeberg chairlift.

    Coordinates

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    47.792244, 15.814478
    DMS
    47°47'32.1"N 15°48'52.1"E
    UTM
    33T 560999 5293530
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    Author’s map recommendations

    Freytag & Berndt WK 012

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    Equipment

    Mountain-appropriate equipment is absolutely necessary!

    Please note that this route leads into high alpine terrain.

    Always carry suitable maps. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for the route, take sun and rain protection as well as water and a small snack. Bring your mobile phone and save the emergency number of mountain rescue: 140


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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    7.5 km
    Duration
    2:30 h
    Ascent
    244 m
    Descent
    456 m
    Highest point
    1,247 m
    Lowest point
    900 m
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