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a Schneeberg Tour Tips for Drivers

Both the Schneeberg and raxalpen mountain ranges Length of the route: 130 km
are popular with the Viennese for short winter breaks. (80 miles). Stopping places:
Situated some 100 km (60 miles) from the capital, they hotels and restaurants can be
offer excellent and well-developed skiing areas as well found in Puchberg, Semmering,
and at the upper station on
as many attractive walking trails for summer outings. Schneeberg. Suggestions: ride
The world’s first high-mountain railway line was laid on the railway from Puchberg to
here, through the town of Semmering. To this day a Schneeberg (mid-Apr–Oct).
ride on the railway is a thrilling experience. n (02742) 360 99 099.
∑ schneebergbahn.at

4 Schneeberg
The highest peak in the
range and in Lower Austria,
whose distinctive silhouette
is clearly visible from the
motorway between Vienna
and Graz, rises to 2,076 m
(6,811 ft). The summit
affords magnificent views of
5 Höllental – Hell Valley the Raxalpe range.
The ravine along the Schwarza River starts
from the slopes of Hirschwang, where the
first-ever cable car in the world 1 Puchberg am Schneeberg
was built in 1926. A rack-railway links Schneeberg
with Puchberg, a popular
resort which also boasts an
old castle.
Kernhof
Schwarzau
im Gebirge Wiener Neustadt

J
Mariazell Wiener Neustadt
Terz H ö l l e n t a l J
S c h n e e b e r g
Miirz
Raxalpen
Gloggnitz
Schwarza
Mürzsteg
Kapellen

Mürzzuschlag

2 Neunkirchen
One of the oldest towns in
Key Lower Austria, Neunkirchen
has original Renaissance
Suggested route
buildings and a church with
Scenic road late-Romanesque details.
Other road
6 Semmering River, lake 3 Ternitz
A popular health resort since This small town, in the
the early 19th century, this Sierningbach valley, is a
town is known for its long resort as well as a nature
sunshine hours, great views 0 kilometres 5 reserve. It has a modern
and interesting architecture. 0 miles 5 church with a large mosaic.
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