Details for: Railway hiking trail Puchenstuben to Wienerbruck
Brief description
Hiking along the venerable Mariazellerbahn, in the wonderful landscape of the Mostviertel, always with the Ötscher in view!
Description
The railway hiking trail leads along the entire route of the Mariazellerbahn from St. Pölten to Mariazell. One of the most beautiful sections passes through the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park. Public transport with the Mariazellerbahn to Puchenstuben station is highly recommended. From Puchenstuben, the hike initially always leads towards Turmkogel on gravel roads or a wide path. Therefore, taking a stroller along is no problem! At Wegscheidhäusel, the highest point is reached and then it goes downhill towards Gösing.
Then the hike continues downhill to Annaberg-Reith and along the Wienerbruck reservoir to the Ötscher Base in Wienerbruck. Once there, the lakeside inn invites you to stay and rest before the return trip with the Mariazellerbahn to Puchenstuben.
Starting point of the tour
Puchenstuben station
Destination point of the tour
Wienerbruck station
Route description Railway hiking trail Puchenstuben to Wienerbruck
At the Puchenstuben station, start uphill towards the town center and Turmkogel. From the hairpin bend at the edge of the town, follow a forest road always close to the tracks of the Mariazellerbahn to Brandeben with the Turmkogel mountain lodge (1108 m) and over the Wegscheidhäusel to Obergösing. After 1 km walk along the road towards Wastl by the forest on the "old road" (forest trail) to Annakreuz and downhill to Annaberg-Reith (Protestant church). From Annaberg-Reith, follow the reservoir circular hiking trail along the Wienerbruck reservoir to the Ötscher Base in Wienerbruck.
Directions
From Linz: A1 motorway; exit Ybbs; direction Wieselburg and Scheibbs (about 1.5 hours from Linz)
From Vienna: A1 motorway; exit St. Pölten via Pielachtal (about 1.5 hours from Vienna)
From Styria (Graz): S35 towards Leoben to Bruck/Mur junction, B116 to Kapfenberg, B20 towards Mariazell
Parking
At the Ötscher Base, paid parking is available - €5/day. The income from parking management benefits the maintenance of the nature park. (coin payment only at the parking meter)
There are a few free parking spaces at the Puchenstuben station. Otherwise, parking in the village is possible.
Mariazellerbahn from St. Pölten or Mariazell to Puchenstuben.
Author's tip
Don't forget your camera – the route offers unique views of the Ötscher!
