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Die Gipfeltour

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy
Route 2,4 km
Time 1:30 h
Uphill 989 hm
Highest point 1771 m
Enjoy the crisp winter air, snow-covered forests, and breathtaking views across the Fischbach Alps!
Enjoy a comfortable ride to the top with the Stuhleck cable cars before setting off on a winter hike high above the valley. The tour begins with the Stuhleckbahn and Weißenelfbahn lifts, followed by a scenic winter walk to the mountain station. Return via the same route.

Best season

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

More information

Take the S6 Semmering Expressway and exit at Spital am Semmering to reach the Stuhleck ski resort.
This hike can also be enjoyed on snowshoes. Snowshoes and hiking poles can be rented from the local ski rental shops.
Visit www.verbundlinie.at to find the best public transport connection to Spital am Semmering.
The starting point is at the valley station of the Stuhleck cable car. Here you will also find the main ticket office, pick-up ticket machines, ski rental, and ski storage facilities. Please note: The last downhill cable car departs at 4:30 pm.

As a winter hiker, you are responsible for your own safety. Before setting out, make sure to check local conditions, the weather forecast, and the avalanche situation. Stay on the designated winter hiking trails and do not leave the marked route. Please note that parts of the trail run alongside or cross ski slopes, so be especially aware of downhill skiers.

Stuhleck Ski & Winter Sports Area

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What the weather will be like Spital am Semmering (774m)

Today, 20.08.2026

Quite sunny with scattered clouds during the day, but a chance of thunderstorms towards evening.
Morning
sunny
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Noon
sunny
26°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 50%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
rainy
20°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 70%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 21.08.2026

Frequent showers throughout the day. Also a chance of thunderstorms towards evening.
Morning
cloudy
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 75%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
cloudy
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 65%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
rainy
18°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 75%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h

Forecast

22.08.2026
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12°C 19°C
23.08.2026
slightly cloudy
11°C 21°C
24.08.2026
very sunny
10°C 22°C
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