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Erzkogel Summit Cross – Sonnwendstein Summit Viewpoint loop from Semmering

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Erzkogel Summit Cross – Sonnwendstein Summit Viewpoint loop from Semmering

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Erzkogel Summit Cross – Sonnwendstein Summit Viewpoint loop from Semmering

07:03

21.7km

930m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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62 m

Semmering Station

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Semmering station is where the Semmering atmosphere begins: a historic ambiance, arriving trains, and the first glimpse of the surrounding mountains. Just a few steps further on, the Ghega Monument …

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5.46 km

Hochalm Trail Between Hirschenkogel and Erzkogel

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The Hochalmweg (High Alpine Trail) between Hirschenkogel and Erzkogel runs along a gentle ridge and offers a particularly panoramic passage. Open meadows alternate with sparse forest sections, while magnificent views …

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5.51 km

Erzkogel Summit and Ridge Trail

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The most beautiful connection path between Hirschenkogel and Sonnwendstein.

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6.56 km

Erzkogel Summit Cross

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If you take the Hochalmweg, this leads directly to the summit cross on the Erzkogel, where there is also a summit book. From the summit cross you can already see …

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7.64 km

Sonnwendstein Summit Viewpoint

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From up here you can enjoy a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains. There is a small viewing terrace with seating for a rest.

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7.87 km

Pollereshütte

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The Pollereshütte is located just before the summit of the Sonnwendstein. It is a very hospitable mountain hut. They have very good coffee and world-class curd cheese strudel with vanilla …

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11.1 km

Weinweg Hollow Trail

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... a bit exhausting way - this wine route, maybe it is also to cry ;-)))

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12.3 km

Kummerbauerstadl Alpine Inn

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Alpengasthof Kummerbauerstadl
Trattenbach 30
2881 Trattenbach
Tel: 02641/8214
E-Mail: office@kummerbauerstadl.at
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The Kummerbauerstadl is worth a visit - a very nice inn with a fantastic view

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18.2 km

Cave Entrance

21.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

7.55 km

1.89 km

1.06 km

459 m

430 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

2.45 km

2.02 km

621 m

592 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

Weather

Monday 24 August

19°C

10°C

75 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

August 3, 2025,Semmering 🇦🇹 — Hirschenkogel, Hochalmweg, Dürriegel, Erzkogel, Sonnwendstein, Weinweg, Parapluieweg, Maria Schutz, Lourdes Grotte

Last Sunday, I started my hike right at Semmering train station. The trail first led me through the town and then steadily uphill to the Hirschenkogel, where I couldn't resist a detour to the observation tower. From there, I enjoyed a magnificent view of the Semmering region before continuing along the panoramic Hochalmweg (along the border between Lower Austria and …

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Erzkogel Summit Cross – Sonnwendstein Summit Viewpoint loop from Semmering

Semmering Station

Hochalm Trail Between Hirschenkogel and Erzkogel

Erzkogel Summit and Ridge Trail

Erzkogel Summit Cross

Sonnwendstein Summit Viewpoint

Pollereshütte

Weinweg Hollow Trail

Kummerbauerstadl Alpine Inn

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