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Up the mountain in harmony with nature to panorama paradise..

In 1897 the very first cog railway train steamed serenely up the highest mountain in Lower Austria: the Schneeberg. Today the departure point for trips up the Schneeberg is the modern tourism portal – the calling card of the Schneeberg Railway.

In just 40 minutes the modern Salamander train whisks passengers up to Hochschneeberg station at an elevation of 1800 m. The station is fully accessible and passengers can easily embark and disembark whatever the weather conditions. Over the summer months the vintage steam train also runs on Sundays and holidays. By taking this train the visitor is following in the footsteps of Emperor Franz Josef over 100 years ago.

Baumgartner station is a great place to stop off on the way. This is because you can sample delicious Schneeberg buchteln – sweet rolls filled with jam that are a treat for the taste buds. At the top on the Panorama Paradise trail the visitor can appreciate the surrounding mountain scenery in all its glory.

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The Schneebergbahn has been an easy and relaxed way to ascend Lower Austria's highest mountain since 1897. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the Alps in the Schneeberg hiking paradise, just 80 kilometers to the south of Vienna.

The Schneebergbahn , one of three cog railways still in existence in Austria and the country's longest at 9.7 kilometers, brings nature-lovers up the Schneeberg between May and December. At 2,076 meters, the mountain some 80 kilometers from Vienna is not only the highest peak in Lower Austria, but also the easternmost and northernmost of the two-thousand meter summits of the Alps. In the second half of the 20th century, the population's interest in experiencing the wonderful mountain panorama within striking distance of Vienna grew steadily. The opening of the Schneebergbahn in 1897 was a logical step. Franz Joseph was also a guest of the Schneebergbahn in 1902.

Like in imperial times, it is still possible to climb the Schneeberg today. Nowadays, however, guests can choose between the 125 year-old nostalgic steam train (90-minute ride) and the Salamander locomotive that has been in use since 1999 (40 minutes). The journey begins at the train station in Puchberg, which is really easy to get to thanks to the many ÖBB connections . During the ride, you can enjoy the breathtaking landscape, which changes a little with each vertical meter. The train covers 1,200 vertical meters and arrives at Austria's highest train station at 1,795 meters above sea level. Also situated there is the Empress Elisabeth Church, a real Art Nouveau jewel that you shouldn't miss. 

Schneeberg hiking paradise

Hochschneeberg station in the mountains is the ideal departure point for a hike , which leads on its own or as part of a guided hiking tour along routes with different degrees of difficulty. With more than 80 kilometers of hiking trails and alpine climbing, Puchberg is one of the most beautiful hiking areas in Lower Austria. The panorama of the Alps is breathtaking, with long-distance views as far as Neusiedlersee Lake.

Talking of water: The entire Schneeberg is a water conservation area. Because the Schneebergbahn passes through one of Austria's most important drinking water resources, which supplies the residents of Vienna with fresh, clear drinking water. Namely the area of the Kaiserbrunnen spring in Höllental, which feeds the First Vienna Mountain Spring Pipeline .

Further highlights

  • Get stuck into tasty Buchteln (yeast buns): You should definitely try the famous Schneeberg Buchteln with various fillings (apricot and plum) at Baumgartner station.
  • Drop by other pleasure stops: A total of six restaurants await you on the Schneeberg: the Zahnradbahnstüberl, the Hengsthütte, the Station Baumgartner, the Berghaus Hochschneeberg, the Damböckhaus, and the Fischerhütte.
  • Romp around on Lower Austria's highest playground: Explore the redesigned Salamander playground with your little ones.
  • Enjoy breathtaking sunrises: On the "Alpine Sunrise"  (always on Fridays between July 7 to August 25, 2023), trips depart for the summit at 4.00 am, in order for you to enjoy the unique views of the Vienna basin at dawn.
  • Download the free audio guide: The audio guide tells you everything worth knowing about the Schneeberg and the Schneebergbahn.
  • Save with the combi-ticket: Thanks to the Schneeberg-Rax combi tickets , you can experience the two highest mountains in the Viennese Alps with just one ticket and save up to €23 per person.

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Getting there and dates

Arrive in comfort and in a climate-friendly way by public transport: There is a direct train on weekends from Vienna to Puchberg (approx. 1 hr 40 minutes) and hourly transfers daily via Wiener Neustadt (approx. 1 hr 25 minutes).

Season: 27 April - 3 November 2024 Golden Autumn: 4 – 17 November 2024 Puchberg Mountain Advent 6 – 8 December 2024 Christmas Eve trip: 24 December 2024

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Hiking up to the panoramic Schneeberg summit in Lower Austria

Summary: the perfect day trip from vienna when you want to escape the city. there are a number of ways to get to the top of schneeberg (2,076m), the highest peak in lower austria..

  • Trailhead: Multiple options to reach the peak on foot, train (up to 1,800m asl) or cablecar (up to 1210m). All start from the town of  Puchberg am Schneeberg which is serviced by a regional train line as well as road.
  • Public transport options: Train
  • Regular train services from Vienna to Schneeberg
  • Distance: 15.4km
  • Duration: 4-6 hours
  • Grade: Moderate
  • 1510m total ascent
  • Route type: Out and back
  • Best season/s: Spring, Summer, Autumn
  • Hiking season May to November (alpine experience needed in winter)
  • Online map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/austria-schneeberg-with-luke-gpx-6ba9580
  • No mountain bikes

Time for another hike on our European adventure… while Vienna is not really surrounded by mountains or near any high alpine peaks, a Google search identifies Schneeberg as good option for a day trip. The Klosterwappen summit on Schneeberg is 2,076m high, making it the highest mountain in Lower Austria. A bit more research confirms I can get there in under two hours by train, and I manage to convince my son Luke he should come with me.

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There are many ways to get to the Schneeberg plateau, where there are a number of walking trails:

  • multiple walking trails – Komoot has details of 20 different Schneeberg hiking routes, with an interactive route planner
  • rack-and-pinion railway (the Schneeberg Railway) which is over 100 years old and takes you to a height of 1,800m
  • a chairlift which takes you to 1,210m [see bottom for summary of routes].

The original plan was to take the chairlift up and tackle one of the more challenging routes to the summit – but on arrival at Puchberg am Schneeberg railway station I discover the chairlift is operating only on weekends. Conscious of time, as we have to be back in Vienna by 6pm, we decide to walk up to the peak via the Cog Railroad Trail ( Zahnradbahnwanderweg ), and then descend on the train. (It’s worth booking ahead for the train – we would have had to wait almost two hours for the first train going up the mountain that had seats available – see links at the bottom.)

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It’s a relatively easy walk as the gravel road follows the train track, although the total ascent from the village of Puchberg am Schneeberg at 585m to the 2,076m Schneeberg summit (Klosterwappen) is about 1,500m. A pretty decent climb for a day walk!

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We have a mini-break at Hengsthütte (1,012m), one of the stations on the train line, that has a small restaurant where I bribe Luke with a can of Coke.

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Although the views so far are not particularly inspiring and the walking is a little monotonous, there is some nice display of autumn foliage. (If it seems like I’m not particularly upbeat about the walk at this point, you’re right – I am struggling a little to explain to Luke as each train passes us why we didn’t just catch the train up…! I vaguely recall a quote about “strength and growth coming only through continuous effort and struggle”. I don’t sound very convincing, though.)

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We reach the next hut (Baumgartner, 1,568m asl), which is also a train station, after another hour of walking. There’s another restaurant with a nice outdoor seating area, although we don’t stop. We see a few other hikers for the first time, who appear to have started the walk from this station – a much better idea as the walking starts getting more interesting from here. For the first time we can see the top of the Schneeberg plateau in the distance.

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Just after the Baumgartner hut, the road becomes a walking path, and the forest starts to change from tall pine trees to more stunted versions. It’s much nicer walking – and there isn’t a train going past us every 40min reminding us that we didn’t need to walk!

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There’s also some great views down onto the valley below, and the towns of Schneebergdörfl and Puchberg am Schneeberg in the distance, where we commenced out hike.

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We make good time on this last section up to the Schneeberg plateau, reaching the edge of the low pine forest – and the first patch of remnant snow – after about 45min. We can see the cross indicating one of the Schneeberg lookouts (but not the summit) in the distance, and I’m subjected to the first of many snowballs thrown at me by Luke…

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We make the decision to continue directly to the summit, bypassing the top railway station (Hochschneeberg mountain station). It’s taken us just over three hours from the Puchberg am Schneeberg station at the bottom to the top of the main plateau, but we still have another 300m or so of elevation to get to the summit – or 1.25hrs according to the sign.

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It’s very easy walking again, and there’s lot’s of people around – obviously all people who have taken the train up, and haven’t benefited from the strength and growth that came from our continuous effort and struggle hiking up from the bottom! Ahead of us, on the left-hand side of the long ridge, is Klosterwappen, the highest point on Schneeberg. Another hut (Damböckhaus) is packed full of people enjoying lunch on the mountain.

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After 15min along the gravel road, there’s a turn-off to the Klosterwappen summit. Marked by snow poles, there’s a very rough track that heads up to the peak across an alpine meadow.

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The views get increasingly more impressive as we head up the steepest part of the slope towards the summit.

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It takes us just over four hours to the summit – a bit slower than the signs suggest on the first part up along the train line – but much quicker on the last section when the sight of the peak (and a few patches of snow to distract Luke) inspire us to pick up the pace (at one point we thought we wouldn’t have time to make it to the very top).

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While the summit is more of a long plateau than an alpine peak, the views from the top are magnificent, stretching in all directions. Looking south-west toward Styria there are mountains as far as the eye can see, including the Rax mountains.

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In the other direction, to the east, is the Bucklige Welt (the “land of a thousand hills”) and the Rohrbachgraben valley.

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We have a brief stop at the summit, before heading back down the hill. (With a bit more time, we could have followed the summit ridge to the Fischerhütte at the other end, which also has a cafe/restaurant open from May-November. From there there’s an alternate route back to the bottom.)

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Looking back from the bottom, there’s a nice view back of the summit plateau, with Klosterwappen (2,076m asl) on the far left, and Fischerhütte (2,048m) at the right-hand side.

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There’s just enough time for Luke to build a snowman, expertly crafted from one of the snow drifts. It was a very hot summer and none of the winter snow lasted, but the many snow patches on the mountain are from a cold front a few weeks earlier.

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Before we catch the 3:45pm train back down to Puchberg am Schneeberg, I’ve got time for a few last photos from the Hochschneeberg summit station of the valley below and surrounding mountains.

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It’s a much quicker trip down on the train than our 3-hour hike up – and we’re glad we booked in the morning as the train was completely full (there were still some seats available on the next few trains.)

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Schneeberg Summit Routes

I found it a bit confusing working out what the different options were when I planned the trip… the table below is a summary of some of the Schneeberg summit routes you can take!

As well as these walking tracks to the summit, you can also take the Panorama Paradise track from the Hochschneeberg station. This is a circular walk (approx 3km distance and 150m total ascent) that includes the Panorama View lookout. It’s well sign-posted and can be done within an hour.

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Accommodation near Schneeberg

This is a relatively easy day-trip by train from Vienna; I’m not sure I’d recommend staying in the local area. Although would be cool if you had time is to stay on the mountain at the Fischerhütte Schneerberg, allowing you to catch sunrise or sunset from the peak and avoid the crowds. We stayed at the High Street Suites in Vienna, which was spacious and conveniently located.

More information on Schneeberg hiking

  • Puchberg am Schneeberg official Web site
  • Schneeberg chairlift information and operating hours (English)
  • Schneeberg Railway timetable and on-line tickets
  • Fischerhütte Schneerberg Facebook page – information and bookings
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Schneebergbahn

Mountain railroad / chair lift

Schneebergbahn, Bahnhof Puchberg, © Schneebergbahn, Foto: Franz Zwickl

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Cosy train ride from Puchberg up Schneeberg: In an amusing Salamander design, the cult Schneebergbahn winds its way through the landscape of blooming alpine meadows and fragrant coniferous forests. Just like this it takes both big and small guests to the highest mountain in Lower Austria - safely, comfortably and in just 40 minutes.

The original rack railway was the first to puff up the mountain from Puchberg in 1897. The modern Salamander railcars were launched a hundred years later: Since 1999, the idyllic picture of the Vienna Alps has been characterised by spotted trains. Since then, the Schneebergbahn has reached its destination countless times - the barrier-free Hochschneeberg mountain railway station at 1,800 metres above sea level. From here it opens up to wonderful hikes for the whole family. Later, the reliable Salamander returns to the valley.

Sweet refreshment in the meantime - at the Salamander Stop

A very enjoyable stopover is possible at the Baumgartner stop. This is where the famous Schneeberg-Buchteln are served: a sweet speciality made from yeast dough with a jam filling.

Tip: On the Schneebergbahn website, tickets for the ascent and descent can be bought at home and printed out - very conveniently.

Facility features

Location and how to get there.

Bahnhofplatz 1 2734 Puchberg am Schneeberg AT

Phone: +43 2742 360990-1000

E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.schneebergbahn.at

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Schneeberg – Family-friendly mountain hiking

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Easy to reach with the “Salamander train”, the Schneeberg is a brilliant excursion for the entire family. No matter if you like mountain hiking or just taking in the stunning views, anyone enjoys a day out on “Snow Mountain”.

The highest mountain of  Lower Austria , Schneeberg (Snow Mountain), with its 2,076-metre (6.811 ft) high summit Klosterwappen, offers family-friendly hiking and stunning views. Only about 80 km (50 mi) from Vienna, it’s a popular hiking destination for the Viennese and travellers. Hence, I boarded the yellow and green salamander train and headed to Schneeberg. Arriving at the top, enjoy the breathtaking view before you head out on the trail. Maybe even look in the “TOP ART 1800” gallery, the rusty steel tube next to the station or inside the Elisabeth chapel. Nonetheless, hiking is what most people come here for.

Hiking the high mountain plateau

Whichever hiking route you choose, they all start at the mountain station of the Schneebergbahn. Instead of the so often ragged peaks surrounded by steep ascents, the top of the Schneeberg is more like a plateau. I found this a nice change as I could have a good hike without long and steep ascents. Although, it’s not entirely lacking steep parts. The last serpentine up to the Fischerhütte reveals if you are fit or not.

Furthermore, descending from the Klosterwappen peak requires that you are steady on your feet. However, finding your way around is very easy. A very well-marked trail at the plateau takes you around in a circle. Moreover, you can see most of the routes during the hike. Nevertheless, I made a figure 8 hike out of it and got three summits for one hike.

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The salamander train arriving on Schneeberg, Austria

3-summit hike

Starting from the cog railway station at 1,798 metres (5.899 ft), I followed the gravel track until reaching Fischerhütte, just below the Kaiserstein at 2,062 metres (6.614 ft). From there, I headed for summit number two. It was easy going on the broad ridge to the highest point on the trail, Klosterwappen 2,076-metre (6.811 ft). Since the plateau is vast, it gives you completely different views, depending on the vantage point. Nonetheless, you have spectacular views from the ridge to the west, north and south. The best view to the east is from the 1,888-metre (6.194 ft) Waxriegel, just above the railway station, which is the 3 rd and last peak on this hike.

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Eastward views.

Not wanting to backtrack, I took one of the smaller tracks to the left at the Damböckhaus, the mountain hut in the middle of the plateau. Then, I ascended to the Waxriegel summit from the north side by taking the much less used and narrow trail. From there, you have great views if the air is cold and transparent, to Vienna, Hungary, and even Slovakia. At the Waxriegel, you can see the rail station, which is only a 10-minute hike away. The 7,7 km (4.8 mi) took me about 3,5 hours, including plenty of time to have lunch and enjoy the stunning views.

Food for both body and soul

Arriving back at the station, I had some time to spend before catching the train down to Puchberg. The Berghaus restaurant next to the station serves the standard Austrian menu items, such as; Frankfurter sausages, Wienerschnitzel, Kaiserschmarrn and, of course, the famous Schneebergkrapfen (flaky pastry with cranberries and whipped cream). Enjoy your meal inside the 1898-built mountain lodge or outside on the terrace with fabulous views.

Schneeberg Railway

The rack railway is brilliant, allowing anyone to travel up the mountain to enjoy the views. Although with prams and wheelchairs, you would have to navigate gravel to get around the area around the station, it should be ok. The train ride mostly goes through thick forests, but here and there, you get some great views. Sit on the left side on the way up and on the right side going down for the best view. The rack (or cog) railway, which starts at Puchberg station at 577 m (1.893 ft) above sea level, was completed in 1897 after a 2-year construction period. Emperor Franz Joseph I, was astonished by the technical achievement and the stunning views when he travelled by steam train on the Schneeberg Railway on June 18, 1902.

Connection to Vienna

Today the regular traffic on the line is done by diesel-electric trains, which bring up to 100-120 guests up or down a track at the most has an incline of 19 %. However, you can opt for a nostalgic steam train trip on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Check the Schneebergbahn website for more info. If you don’t have you’re on transport when travelling to Austria, you can still enjoy this mountain experience. You can travel directly by train from Vienna via Wiener Neustadt by regular passenger trains arriving in Puchberg. The cog railway and the regular trains share the station, making it easy to change.

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Schneeberg (17700 Ew.) is often called the "Christmas town of the Erzgebirge", and the town is especially worth seeing during the Advent season, when it is festively decorated, the market is adorned by an 11.80 m high pyramid, tower bubbles, light festival and Christmas market attract guests. Many mining monuments remind us of the great time of silver mining in the Middle Ages, without which Schneeberg could not have afforded the famous St. Wolfgang's Church. The old town, as it can be found today, was built according to plan in 1719-25 after a fire.

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Day trip to the Alps

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The Alps are long. About 1200 km long. Unfortunately, the mountain range is still not quite long enough, since it stops just short of Vienna.

So you won’t see any snow-capped Alpine giants by staring out of your hotel window. But you can visit the Alps quite easily from Vienna. In fact, it makes a pretty decent day trip. Here’s how…

  • Day trips from Vienna

Where are the Alps?

View of the Alps

(The hills are alive, apparently)

You tend to think of cities like Salzburg and Innsbruck when anyone mentions the Austrian Alps, but the mountains actually stretch across much of the country from the west, petering out just before they reach Vienna.

I’ve marked the three typical Alpine destinations the Viennese go to for weekends and day trips (Semmering, Rax, and Schneeberg) on the map below. As you can see, they all lie within 80 km of the city center as the crow flies and a little over an hour away if you hire a car *.

(We actually get our water through direct pipelines from these nearby mountainous areas.)

How to get to the Alps from Vienna

Before we continue, a word of warning.

If you’re going into the mountains, be sure to check travel and weather conditions, then adjust your plans and gear accordingly. In particular, ensure you have the right footwear if you’re planning to walk around Alpine terrain. Check with the local tourist offices for advice.

The Schneeberg mountain is the easiest to reach by public transport.

Basically, you catch a train to “Puchberg am Schneeberg” from the Hauptbahnhof (main station) in Vienna. You have to change once in Wiener Neustadt, but the whole journey only takes about 90 minutes.

Helpfully, the rail service that takes you up the actual mountain leaves next door to the station.

The Salamander train, named for its unique colours, carries you up to 1800m above sea level. The top has walking trails as well as a restaurant (!).

The service does not operate all year round; the main season runs from around late April into November, though you may find special trips available out of season.

Check for current details, timetables, etc. here . With a bit of luck, you can catch an old steam locomotive travelling the same line.

The town Puchberg am Schneeberg is a little over an hour’s drive from the centre of Vienna (traffic notwithstanding). Check their official tourism website for directions, plus up-to-date info on facilities, costs, getting there etc..

This is where Viennese day trippers go skiing.

A child skiing

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A mini cable car takes you from the town up into the mountains. This service normally runs every day in the winter season (it’s a proper ski resort with lifts and slopes) and high summer, but has a restricted service at other times.

Yep, the top station has a restaurant next to it.

Semmering is on the main S6 road that branches off from the A2 Sudautobahn (southern motorway) out of Vienna, again somewhat over an hour’s drive from the city.

Trains go direct to the resort’s railway station from the Hauptbahnhof. The train journey is actually slightly shorter than for Schneeberg, but it’s a 25-minute walk to the cable car station (or jump in a taxi. Look out for possible shuttle buses too).

Check the official Semmering tourism website for current travel info, facilities, timetables, prices, etc..

A cable car service takes you up to the Rax alpine mountain hiking area at around 1600m above sea level. It operates most days at frequent intervals but sometimes closes for a period (I’m guessing for maintenance). Check current timetables, prices etc. here .

Your target railway station is Payerbach-Reichenau, reachable from Vienna’s Hauptbahnhof station.

The train journey time varies but can be as little as somewhat over an hour. Then you have to get to the cable car station, which is 6+ km away, so you’ll need to catch a bus or taxi, for example.

A car journey direct to the cable car station from Vienna takes around 75 minutes. Check the official Reichenau an der Rax website for local information.

The Viennese hills

Incidentally, Vienna has its own range of hills in the west of the city. The tallest is Hermannskogel at around 542m above sea level. Not quite Alpine levels of natural grandeur, but the forested areas in particular look rather wonderful in autumnal colours or after snow.

Some of the official city hiking paths include these hills. Berg means hill or mountain in German so look for routes that have that word in place names (e.g. routes 1 and 1a to Kahlenberg and Leopoldsberg respectively).

Other useful links

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  • Austrian National Railways for journey planning and tickets

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We visited the area several times in spring, summer, and autumn. The whole area is beautiful and offers a variety of activities, and is only a few tens of kilometers apart from the Hohe Wand Nature Park which is worth a visit as well.

The  Schneeberg , with its 2,076 m high summit Klosterwappen, is the highest mountain of Lower Austria, and the easternmost and northernmost mountain in the Alps to exceed 2000 m. It is a distinctive limestone massif with steep slopes on three sides:

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The summit plateau has a number of mountain huts that are visited by thousands of walkers, climbers, and even mountain bikers each year:

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One of the most attractions of the Schneeberg area is the Schneeberg cog “salamander” railway. You take a nice train to the village of Puchberg am Schneeberg, 577 m above sea level:

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and get off after 10 km, at the beginning of the hiking trails leading along the Schneeberg plateau = Hochschneeberg mountain station, 1800 m above sea level which is Austria’s highest station :

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The cog railway is a historic railway more than 120 years old. All details about the Schneeberg railway find here .

Mountain Biking and Hiking Trails

Schneeberg plateau offers multiple options to reach the peak Klosterwappen as you can see here on this hiking map below.  We did a hiking trail as shown on the same map:

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The trail details on the interactive map incl. photos and a statistic here . 

We also did a wonderful amazing mountain biking trail in the Schneeberg area with a wonderful view of the Schneeberg plateau, the trail details and more photos here :

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RV or Camper Places in the Schneeberg area:

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 The village itself is very pleasant, tidy and offers nice places to rest and relax:

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2. The Hotel Restaurant Forellenhof in Losenheim offers a camper site that costs 10 Eur and includes toilets and water. Its location is directly on the mountain biking trail with a nice view of the castle Losenheim:

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Coordinates: 47.7907452,15.843355

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We recommend visiting the area of Schneeberg because of the many attractions, among them:

  • it is a camper-friendly area
  • there is a historic cog “salamander” railway to the Schneeberg plateau
  • the village Puchberg am Schneeberg with its Sebastian waterfalls only 20 minutes by feet from the parking lot
  • Schneeberg Plateau offers many hiking trails with splendid views of the Hungarian lowlands, Slovakia, the Rax mountains, the Bucklige Welt hills, and as far as Styria. The panorama trail has been created around Waxriegel Peak. It takes around one hour to complete this new circular trail, which is categorized as “easy”
  • the area offers many mountain biking trails
  • you can easily combine a visit to the area with a visit to the Hohe Wand Nature Park  

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Schneeberg Mountain Hike

At an altitude of 2,355 m, the mining village on Schneeberg/Monte Neve is easily accessible – but only on foot. With its 800-year history, a unique landscape and gastronomic delights, the Schneeberg remains a highly-frequented tourist destination. In fact, the "Schneeberg" doesn't refer to a "mountain" as such – but rather to the whole mining complex. To the locals in the Passeiertal Valley, "Schneeberg" mainly refers to St. Martin/S. Martino's mining village that includes a mountain refuge with a restaurant and the Adventure mine; now a tourist attraction.

From Meran/Merano to the Passeiertal Valley in direction of Moos/Moso to Timmelsjoch Mountain Pass until the Timmelsbrücke bridge.

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Towns/villages at the ski resort (distance from town center): Puchberg am Schneeberg (6 km), Losenheim (0.2 km), more Towns/villages at the ski resort (distance from town center): Puchberg am Schneeberg (6 km), Losenheim (0.2 km), Hinterm Faden (0.4 km) Towns/villages at the ski resort more (distance from town center): Puchberg am Schneeberg (6 km), Losenheim (0.2 km), Hinterm Faden (0.4 km)

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To help you find the best hikes and walks around Schneeberg, we’ve reviewed our full collection of trails and routes in the region. Browse all of the details of each route below — and explore more of the nature around Schneeberg.

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Keilberg mit bismarckturm – ziegelteich loop from griesbach, schindlerschacht – siebenschlehener pochwerk loop from neustädtel, forsthaus – gleesbergquelle loop from neustädtel, knappschaftsteich – fundgrube daniel loop from lindenau, blick auf den filzteich – fundgrube daniel loop from schneeberg, forstteich lindenau – superblick ins land loop from lindenau, schöne aussicht – forstteich lindenau loop from lindenau, gaststätte torfstich – imbiss torfstich loop from wolfgangmaßen, schneeberg's best walks and hikes on the map.

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6. st. wolfgang's church.

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Texas wildfire update: Map shows ongoing devastation as blazes engulf over a million acres

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The Texas wildfires continue to sweep across the state's panhandle and have now burned over a million acres.

The Smokehouse Creek Fire , now the largest in the state's history, was last reported to be burning across 1,076,638 acres, according to Texas A&M Forest Service's post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Although it shrunk from its initial size, the fire is still only 15% contained.

The agency states that the fire's acreage will continue to change as mapping becomes more accurate. "Firefighters continue suppression actions on the fire," states the post.

The warm, dry weather in the area has proved to be an obstacle as firefighters battle the blazes. But conditions are expected to improve today as a cold front is expected to move across the state's rural Panhandle early Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

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According to the latest data provided by the Texas A&M Forest Service , there are six active fires in the state:

  • Smokehouse Creek  — Hutchinson County, 1,076,638 acres, 15% contained
  • Windy Deuce  — Moore County, 144,206 acres, 55% contained
  • Grape Vine Creek  — Gray County, 34,882 acres, 60% contained
  • Magenta  — Oldham County, 3,297 acres, 85% contained
  • 687 Reamer  — Hutchinson County, 2,000 acres, 10% contained
  • Roughneck  — Hutchinson County, 300 acres, 25% contained

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There are 65 counties in the state, mainly in its panhandle and western border, that are under burn bans due to the wildfires and drought conditions.

In a post on X, FEMA warned that wildfire danger is high not only in Texas but also Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Louisiana.

The agency is asking people to check local burn bans and reg flag warnings in their area.

Texas wildfires have caused 2 deaths

So far, two deaths have been confirmed from the fire.

According to Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Chris Ray, Cindy Owen, who was driving in Hemphill County when she encountered the fire or smoke from it on Tuesday afternoon. She got out of her truck, and the flames overtook her.

Joyce Blankenship, 83, was identified by family members. According to her grandson, Lee Quesada, deputies told his uncle that the former substitute teacher's remains were found Wednesday in her home, which was burned.

In addition to human lives lost, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller predicts there could be around 10,000 cattle deaths due to the fire. But, this number is not confirmed.

Texas governor, Greg Abbott, said on Friday that he believes wildfires destroyed around 500 structures, reports NPR .

“The countless Texans who have been impacted by these devastating wildfires are going through challenges that require our ongoing support and assistance as we work together to help the entire Panhandle region rebuild and return to normalcy," said Abbott in a statement.

Contributing: Ahjané Forbes, Thao Nguyen

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U.S. climate outlook for March 2024

Meteorological winter is now in the rearview mirror, and once again, winter was largely a big disappointment for cold and snow lovers across most of the United States. Despite the first measurable snowfall in the large cities of the Northeast in about 2 years, winter snow totals in that region were again well below average, and temperatures across the country averaged above normal from coast to coast, likely resulting in the warmest winter in the historical record for the country. (NOAA will release the national climate summary for February and the 2023-24 winter this Friday, March 8). Cold and snowy weather can still occur during March, so let’s see what NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) predicts for the upcoming month. Will the mild weather continue or will Mother Nature finally deliver some cold and snow to the country?

U.S. map showing March 2024 temperature outlook probabilities

The temperature outlook for March 2024, showing where the average temperature is favored to be much warmer than average (orange and red), near average (gray), or much cooler than average (blues). Darker colors mean higher chances, not more extreme temperatures. White areas mean that there are equal chances for a warm, cool, or near-average March. Much warmer or much cooler than average  means "in the upper or lower third" of March temperatures from 1991-2020. For more details on how to interpret these maps, read our explainer  Understanding NOAA's monthly climate outlooks.

On February 29, CPC released its updated monthly climate outlooks for temperature, precipitation, and drought across the United States for March 2024. The temperature outlook favors well above normal temperatures across much of the central and eastern parts of the nation, with well below average temperatures favored in California and parts of the Southwest. The precipitation outlook favors well above average precipitation (rain and/or snow) across large parts of the western, central, and eastern parts of the country, with well below average precipitation only favored in small parts of the Upper Midwest and Southern Plains.

U.S. map of precipitation outlook chances for March 2024

The precipitation outlook for March 2024, showing where the average precipitation (rain and snow) is favored to be much higher than average (greens), near average (gray), or much lower than average (browns). Darker colors mean higher chances, not more extreme precipitation departures. White areas mean that there are equal chances for a wet, dry, or near-average March. Much higher  or much lower than average  means "in the upper or lower third" of March precipitation amounts from 1991-2020. For more details on how to interpret these maps, read our explainer  Understanding NOAA's monthly climate outlooks.

Below, I’ll provide more detail about the outlooks and discuss the basis for them. I’ll also examine the current state of drought, how it changed during the prior month and winter, and how CPC expects drought to change during March. Also, remember that the colors on the temperature and precipitation outlook maps only provide information about the most likely outcome, but other outcomes are still possible, although less likely to occur. More details about interpreting the outlooks can be found here .

The updated outlooks were produced considering the Week 1 forecast from the Weather Prediction Center (WPC), and CPC’s own Week 2 and Week 3-4 outlooks. Other tools that forecasters examined this month were longer-range forecast models such as the Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS), the Climate Forecast System (CFSv2), and products derived from these models.

El Niño began to weaken during February across the tropical Pacific as expected, but despite weakening, it was still categorized as strong, with impacts to the global climate likely continuing for the next few months. Therefore, it was again considered as the dominant teleconnection for the March outlooks. The Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO)—a conjoined area of heavy rains and clear, calm skies that travel the tropics together as a couplet—remained active, with its heavy rains located over the Indian Ocean at the end of February. Since computer models are in good agreement for it to strengthen and propagate eastward across the Maritime continent during the first half of March, MJO impacts also played a role in the March Outlooks.

Temperature outlook

The March temperature outlook favors well above average temperatures on a line from central Montana southeastward through eastern Texas and all locations eastward. In contrast, well below average temperatures are favored in California and parts of the Southwest. The highest odds for a warmer-than-average March reside in the Northeast, where probabilities exceed 70%. Maximum probabilities for below-average out West are more modest, topping out at less than 50%.

Well above average temperatures are strongly favored in the eastern half of the nation during the first two weeks of the month. Confidence is quite high in the Northeast, as the location of the MJO will favor ridging (jet stream shifted north of its normal position) over eastern North America during the first 2 weeks of the month, which agrees quite well with short-, medium-, and longer-range model forecasts. Although probabilities for warmth are lower, CPC’s week 3-4 temperature outlook also favors above-average temperatures during the end of March for the northeastern quarter of the country. With odds also favoring above-average temperatures in all CPC outlooks, probabilities exceed 50% in the Midwest, Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic states.

Odds for below-average temperatures encompass much of the Southwest and California. Predicted troughing (jet stream shifted south of its normal position) during the first 2 weeks of the month (also consistent with MJO guidance) should result in a colder-than-normal first half of the month. However, the longer-range outlook has more uncertainty, so averaged over the month, forecasters give the outlook fairly low odds.

Precipitation outlook

Well above average precipitation is favored across large parts of the nation during March, in areas stretching from the West Coast eastward to the central Great Plains and from the Gulf Coast extending up the Eastern Seaboard to southern New England. Probabilities for a wet March are highest across central and northern California, across Nevada and Utah into Colorado, and in much of the Southeast (exceeding 50%). El Niño background conditions and the MJO both favor above-normal precipitation in these areas, as do current computer model forecasts for both the short (Week-1) and medium (Week-2) range. The week 3-4 precipitation outlook also favors above-average precipitation along the entire East Coast and in parts of the West.

Well below average precipitation is only favored in small parts of the Great Lakes region and in western and central Texas. However, the probability for dryness in both areas is less than 50% due to “mixed signals” for precipitation between the first and second halves of the month. For the first half of March, CPC’s 6-10-day and Week-2 outlooks tilt toward normal or even above-average precipitation across much of the country, including these regions. The first week of March appears quite dry in Texas, while the week 3-4 precipitation outlook tilts toward below-average in the western Great Lakes region.

Drought Monitor

Drought across the continuous United States decreased from about 23.5% at the end of January to close to 20% by the end of February, with around a 15% improvement in drought coverage during the winter overall. Additionally, the percent of the country in the two most intense categories (D3-D4, representing extreme and exceptional drought) decreased from around 2.5% to about 1.5% during February, with an overall improvement from 7.5% in early December. The current amount of extreme or exceptional drought is the lowest amount since June 2020.

Map of contiguous United States showing drought conditions in late February

Drought conditions across the contiguous United States as of February 27, 2024. Only a few parts of the country were still experiencing extreme (red) or exceptional (dark red) drought. NOAA Climate.gov map, based on data from the U.S. Drought Monitor Project. For more on drought, visit Drought.gov. 

Precipitation during the winter was generally above average in the Pacific Northwest, in the Southwest, along the Gulf Coast, and in the mid-Atlantic, all resulting in drought improvement. The most significant drought improvement occurred in the lower Mississippi Valley, where improvements of up to 5 classes (and complete drought removal) was recorded. Drought removal was also observed in parts of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, with 3-4 class improvement common. Improvement of 2-3 classes and drought removal was also observed in the Pacific Northwest, while smaller improvement of 1-2 classes was recorded in the Southwest. In contrast, a drier-than-normal winter in the Northern Plains and around the Great Lakes resulted in drought degradation (up to 3 classes in the Plains). 

Drought Outlook

Although much of the nation is favored to have a wetter-than-average March, the monthly drought outlook predicts drought to persist across many of the areas of the nation currently in drought. Drought improvement or removal is only predicted in the Central Plains and Tennessee Valley, but drought persistence and even development is forecast across parts of the Southwest and Texas, in the Northern Rockies and northern Great Plains, and around the Great Lakes, all regions not favored to experience a wet March.

U.S. map showing the drought forecast for March 2024

The drought outlook for March 2024 shows that more area is expected to see drought develop (yellow), persist, or worsen (brown) than is expected to see drought improve (tan) or end (green). NOAA Climate.gov map based on data from the Climate Prediction Center. 

Improvement in the Central Plains and Tennessee Valley is consistent with forecasts for above-normal precipitation during all time scales relevant to the monthly outlook. In contrast, drought conditions extending from the Northern Rockies eastward to the Great Lakes are expected to persist with some drought development likely in Montana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan as snowpack is well below normal and soils have prematurely thawed due to the well above normal temperatures observed during February. The outlook during March favors below-normal precipitation is some of this region and equal chances (no tilt in the odds towards any category) for the remainder. Drought persistence and development is also likely in the Southwest and parts of Texas, as outlooks favor either equal chances or below-normal precipitation. Periods of strong winds and above-average temperatures are also possible, keeping evapotranspiration rates high for this time of year and also keeping the potential for significant wild fires above average.

To read the entire discussion of the monthly climate outlooks from the Climate Prediction Center, check out their  website.

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Maps of totality for the 2024 eclipse

After six years, seven months, and 18 days, a total eclipse of the Sun will once again cross North America.

The total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, will dazzle tens of millions of people from Mazatlán, Mexico, to the shores of Newfoundland, Canada, just north of St. John's. The U.S. states touched by totality are Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Inside the path of totality, the sky will suddenly darken to a deep twilight and the Sun's magnificent corona will appear around the pitch-black disk of the eclipsing Moon. Totality is easily one of the most beautiful natural sights, and people will come from all over the globe to see the corona's majesty.

Nearly all of North America except for Alaska will have the opportunity to view and enjoy at least a partial solar eclipse. (Don't feel sorry for Alaska, though - it will be the only place in the U.S. to see the total solar eclipse of March 30, 2033.)

The impact of totality

The 2024 total solar eclipse will have an even greater impact than the 2017 eclipse across America. The reasons are population, proximity, duration, and public memory.

  • Within the U.S., more than 31 million people live inside the path of totality, as compared to 12 million people inside the path in 2017. Millions more reside within the path in Mexico and Canada, especially the more populated cities of Mazatlán, Torreón, Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa.
  • The path of totality comes within 200 miles (322 kilometers) of major cities of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard: Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; Philadelphia; New York; and Boston. Additionally, over half the nation's population lives within 250 miles (400 km) of the path of totality.
  • The duration of the 2024 eclipse is nearly twice that of the 2017 eclipse. This will attract additional visitors.
  • The U.S. national memory of a total solar eclipse is relatively fresh from 2017. Before the 2017 eclipse, the last total solar eclipse on the U.S. mainland was in 1979, a gap of 38 years. Those who remember missing out on the great spectacle just six years ago will most likely make plans to attend this month's eclipse.

Witnessing a total solar eclipse is truly a peak life experience and well worth the travel to any location along the path of totality.

Maps of totality

Reading the maps of totality.

The following eclipse maps will guide you to the best location to observe this April's total solar eclipse. The maps address three questions frequently asked by eclipse travelers: Where are the best places to see the total solar eclipse? How long will totality be at my location? And what time will totality begin?

In general, you want to be as close to the center of the path of totality as possible to see the longest duration of totality.

On the maps of totality, the dark gray diagonal belt is the path of totality where the Moon's shadow will travel from west to east. The ovals along the path show the Moon's shadow at five-minute intervals. The shape of the shadow incorporates the precise shape of the Moon's limb at the time of totality. Cities inside the path of totality are marked by white color-coded font. The highway system is light red; the thickest lines are interstate highways.

The yellow lines perpendicular to the path of totality, with times also indicated in black, show the local time of maximum eclipse. Outside the path of totality, this is the time of maximum partial eclipse. Inside the path of totality, the time colored in white indicates the midpoint of totality (maximum eclipse).

You can estimate how long totality will last at your location by reading the curves of totality duration within the path, from the central yellow oval to the outer dark purple lines. For example, Hamilton, Ontario, gets just under 2 minutes of totality and Erie, Pennsylvania, receives 3 minutes 44 seconds.

Along the sides of the maps, the crescent Sun figures with percent values indicate the Sun's appearance at maximum eclipse. The values given are eclipse obscurations, the fraction of the Sun's disk occulted by the Moon.

Stack your odds on eclipse day

Eclipse chasers are obsessive about weather because it is the primary factor for success on eclipse day. Here are tips to use alongside these maps to ensure you view the best total solar eclipse.

  • Choose a base location with favorable weather prospects and a good highway system for relocation if needed. You can also consult "Your eclipse weather forecast" on this web site or https://eclipsophile.com , both created by meteorologist Jay Anderson, for a thorough review of the climatology along the path of totality in April.
  • Starting about a week before the eclipse, weather models will give a general indication of conditions at your location on eclipse day. Each day, keep an eye on how the models evolve and make your contingency plan for eclipse day. From your base, pick one spot inside the path of totality to the southwest and another to the northeast, and see which site's weather is more promising. You can access the latest weather models and satellite imagery here .
  • Study satellite weather imagery beginning the evening before the eclipse. If you need to relocate to a back-up location, either leave that night or in the pre-dawn hours of eclipse day.
  • Keep a full gas tank or electric charge and have plenty of essential supplies on hand. Meals in restaurants may or may not be available (or quick), so carry food and drinks. Don't forget your eclipse viewers as well as other fun items to cast partial eclipse shadows, such as a kitchen colander.
  • After the eclipse, be prepared for traffic jams and long drive times. Phone maps with a traffic layer may help guide you around the worst traffic.

I've never met a single person who has traveled near or far to observe a total solar eclipse and regretted the effort to do so. Totality is an outstanding spectacle that makes this level of preparation and action more than worthwhile. Use these maps and the tips you'll find throughout this issue to plan your perfect eclipse!

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