21 500 Ft – 23 000 Ft
Easy: < 10 km
Moderate: 10-25 km
Hard: > 25 km
Hello Hikers!
We are announcing our premium hike, which is the first Budapest Hikers trip to Austria and our first one to reach into the 2,000-meter realm! 🏔️
Schneeberg is the easternmost bastion of the Alps, located just 40 kilometers west of the Hungarian border, towering 2,076 meters above the Vienna Basin. This one-day hike will follow the route of the Schneeberg railway (which also serves as a safety backup option for transport for those who need it) up to the very top of the mountain through all the different vegetation zones that the Alps offer! 🌲✨
We start our hike from the Hengsttal railway station on an easy path, slowly ascending along the Schneebergbahn railway. At the Baumgartner railway station, we will take a longer break where you can enjoy our complimentary snacks and drinks before we make our steep climb to the final, highest railway station (Hochschneeberg).
📅 Date: Saturday, October 17
⏰ Time: 6:15 AM – ~22:30
📍 Meeting Location: Budapest-Kelenföld Train Station, Sasadi út bus stop
🔗 Location Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BDYVxSUQvthWuiDs6
🏔️ Destination: Schneeberg / Puchberg am Schneeberg, Austria
You’ll have three options on this trip:
Take a break: If you feel exhausted, you can stop at any point and purchase a train ticket back to Puchberg at the bottom of the valley. 🚂
Standard descent: After resting on the summit and visiting its attractions, you can take the same easy way along the railway back to the starting point with one of our guides.
Scenic route: You can continue from the summit with another guide on the spectacular Northern route and discover the more hidden spots and waterfalls of the Schneeberg area. 🌊
Whichever option you choose, we’ll meet at 6:00 PM at the bottom of the mountain in Puchberg, where you can choose from a number of eateries and get your dinner (self-funded). 🍽️
Length of the hike: 20 km, 1,500 meters ascent and descent
Duration of the hike: Approx. 8 hours
Difficulty: Medium level. Requires stamina and regular weekly physical exercise (standard climbing speed is ~100 meters elevation per 10 minutes). Having proper shoes/boots is a must! 🥾
6:15 – Meeting at Budapest-Kelenföld Train Station at SASADI ÚT BUS STOP
link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BDYVxSUQvthWuiDs6
6:30 – 10:00 – Bus travel to Puchberg/Schneeberg 🚌
10:30 – 14:00 – Hike up to the summit along the railway
14:00 – 18:00 – Descending with optional alternative routes
18:00 – 19:00 – Dinner at the bottom of the mountain (self-funded)
19:00 – 22:30 – Returning to Budapest
Weather & Railway: The hike will go ahead even in rainier or colder weather if the path is safe. The railway is open until the 1st of November according to the official site.
Travel Documents & Insurance: This hike is organized outside of Hungary, so please bring a valid ID/passport; you are responsible for making sure you can travel across the border. You are also responsible for purchasing your own insurance (we encourage buying insurance covering extreme sports just in case, even though we will avoid the steeper pathways).
Meals & Expenses: Please note that our participation fee includes only travel and our special snack selection (protein bar, snack, and beverage) but not your dinner. It is up to you to pick an eatery at the bottom of Schneeberg or in Puchberg and pay in euros!
Info Pack: You will receive an info-pack by email closer to the hike date once you buy a ticket. ✉️
Code of Conduct: https://www.wemovebudapest.com/code-of-conduct
Our WhatsApp groups: https://linktr.ee/wemovebudapest_whatsapp
See you there!
Budapest Hikers & The BAIS Team
Can’t wait to see you all! ⛰️🎒
Easy: < 10 km
Moderate: 10-20 km
Difficult: > 20 km
