Puchberg am Schneeberg: Hiking, Railway and Local History

Puchberg am Schneeberg is situated in a valley basin at the foot of the 2,076-metre-high Schneeberg. The town bears the Austrian Hiking Quality Seal and is certified as a hiking village. If you are looking for a hotel in Puchberg, you can plan your stay around hiking, the Schneeberg Railway and local history.

Hiking and Mountain Scenery

The Schneeberg near Puchberg attracts mountaineers, climbers and hikers; in winter, it is a popular destination for ski tourers. The Sebastian Waterfall can also be visited as a destination in its own right, and various hikes start from there. The waterfall is about a 20-minute walk from the car park on Wasserfallweg. The local circular hiking trail leads directly from the spa gardens to Puchberg station. The Bahnhofsgalerie is located on the station’s first floor.

Guided tours in Puchberg take place every Thursday from May to October. The tourist office accepts bookings for guided hikes. You can register up to two days in advance, by 4 p.m., at the tourist office or by calling 02636/2256.

Travelling on the Schneeberg Railway

The Schneeberg Railway first travelled to the Schneeberg in 1897. The Salamander train reaches the Hochschneeberg mountain station at an altitude of 1,800 metres; from Puchberg, the Schneeberg’s high plateau can be reached by train. This gives you a choice of different ways to plan your trip, including hiking trails, a train ride and the mountain plateau.

You can reach Puchberg by train from Vienna Central Station via Wiener Neustadt. Check the detailed timetable before your trip.

Mountain Biking and Skiing in Losenheim

The Alpen Bikepark Schneeberg, with its mountain bike trails, is located in the district of Losenheim. The Riders Playground includes a pump track, a BAGJUMP® and a children’s area. Facilities and operations may change, so check the latest information about the bike park before your visit.

Skiing facilities in Losenheim include the Salamander chairlift, the Salamander drag lift and the children’s area. These facilities are described as family-friendly.

Culture and Local History

The Schneeberg Museum in Puchberg covers everyday life, crafts and trades, as well as the history and development of the area. Groups must book in advance outside regular opening hours.

St. Vitus Parish Church was originally a Late Gothic building, destroyed by earthquakes and fires. Additions and extensions changed its appearance. The listed Schneeberger Säge, with its Venetian saw gate, is the region’s last sawmill largely preserved in its original condition. The cog railway exhibition is housed in a former ÖBB shed at Puchberg station.

Regional Specialities

You can try Schneebergbuchteln at the Baumgartner stop on the Schneeberg Railway. Marias Landstüberl serves dishes featuring freshly caught Eisemeersaibling from spring water, prepared in various ways. At Marias Land, Eisemeersaibling is also available to take away directly from the farm.

Discover more destinations: Wimpassing in the Schwarzatal, Tratten, Neuwald, Edlitz, Greith, Kirchberg am Wechsel, Gasteil, Municipality of Semmering

Return to the regional travel overview: Neunkirchen.