- Brief description
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Beautiful snowshoe hikes along the Hengste over the Hauerhöhe to Rohrbach im Graben.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Puchberg, tourist office or Atelier Voka
- Route
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Puchberg am SchneebergMuthenhof1.3 kmArbestal4.4 kmHauwirt5.3 kmRohrbach im Graben5.4 kmSchwarzengründe7.7 kmRendlhöhle10.4 kmPuchberg am Schneeberg10.7 km
- Best season
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AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul
- Description
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Start directly in the village along the Schneebergbahn and through the Hengsttal. At the end of the road, you put on your snowshoes and hike over the Hauslitzsattel to Rohrbach im Graben. The snack station is open from Friday to Sunday!
We continue over the Gratzenhöhe to Schwarzen Gründe and back to Puchberg.
- Directions
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Start directly in the village along the Schneebergbahn and through the Hengsttal. At the end of the road, you put on your snowshoes and hike over the Hauslitzsattel to Rohrbach im Graben. The snack station is open from Friday to Sunday!
We continue over the Gratzenhöhe to Schwarzen Gründe and back to Puchberg.
- Highest point
- 812 m
- Endpoint
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Puchberg, tourist office or Atelier Voka
- Height profile
- Equipment
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You need a sporty winter garment (waterproof, windproof and breathable), firm and waterproof winter or hiking boots reaching over your ankle, gloves, a winter hat and sunglasses. A backpack with granola bars and drinks in a thermos for the trip, spare clothes to change, balaclava and a second pair of gloves (mittens), ski goggles and sunscreen.
- Safety instructions
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Mountain rescue emergency number: 140
EU emergency number: 112
For information about avalanches: http://www.lawinenwarndienst-niederoesterreich.at/
- Tips
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A beautiful, easy hike.
- Arrival
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From the A2 to Puchberg am Schneeberg
- Public transportation
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By train to Puchberg am Schneeberg - direct start at Puchberg railway station.
- Parking
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Parking at the Schneeberghalle, Sticklergasse 3
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