Leírás
The Eselstein offers an impressive view of the region. From here, Carl Ritter von Ghega planned and observed the construction of the Semmering Railway. You can marvel at the viaducts of the Semmering Railway and enjoy the view over Semmering, Rax, and Schneeberg.
A túra kiinduló pontja
Passhöhe Semmering
A túra végállomása
Passhöhe Semmering
Utak leírása Semmering - Eselstein
The starting point for the hike is the Semmering Pass. Pass the valley station of the Hirschenkogel cable car and continue to the Sporthotel Semmering. Follow the forest path towards Maria Schutz until you reach the turnoff to Greis/Bärenwirt. Cross the main road and follow the green markings behind the former Bärenwirt inn until you reach a clearing. Keep to the right and you will reach the Georgswarte. From here you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Sonnwendstein and Maria Schutz. Continue to the next clearing on the left and on to the Eselstein and the Baufelsen. The same path takes you back to the starting point.
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Érkezés
From Vienna, take the A2 Südautobahn to the S6 Semmering expressway and take the Maria Schutz exit. Turn right onto the L4168. Continue on Semmering/L4168, Semmeringstraße, and Passstraße until you reach the B306.
From Graz, take the S6 Semmering expressway and exit at Spital/Semmering. Turn left onto Semmering Ersatz Str./B306. Continue on B306.
Parkolás
Public parking spaces are available at the Semmering Pass.
Travel by train to Semmering station, where the hike starts. Alternatively, you can book an individual trip with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax, which will take you to the start of the hike.
The following RUFbus stops are located along the route:
SE17 Semmering station
SE13 Semmering Pass
SC7 Greis/Eselstein
Return journey:
You can either take the RUFbus Semmering-Rax (stop SC7 Greis/Eselstein) back to the starting point at the Semmering Pass or walk back to Semmering.
For more information, visit www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
A szerző tippjei
Enjoy the view of Maria Schutz from the Georgswarte.