Activities
Hiking
The area surrounding the chalet offers the perfect starting point for hiking. Whether you prefer a relaxed alpine walk through gentle mountain scenery or a more challenging mountain tour, the varied landscape offers countless experiences. A hiking map featuring the most scenic routes is available for you at the chalet.
Further information can be found in the following links, including additional routes in the immediate area:
Touren ‒ BERGFEX ‒ Spital am Semmering / Stuhleck ‒ Wandern Spital am Semmering / Stuhleck
Our personal recommendations:
Stuhleck: Hiking around the Windpark Pretul. Directly from the chalet up to 1,600 metres above sea level
Spital am Semmering ‒ Grazer Stuhleck ‒ Pretul ‒ Roseggerhaus ‒ BERGFEX ‒ Wanderung ‒ Tour Steiermark
Semmering: Through untouched forests along the Adlitzgraben to the historic Semmering Railway (7 km from the chalet).
Semmering Panoramawandern Sonnwendstein ‒ Hirschenkogel ‒ BERGFEX ‒ Wanderung ‒ Tour Steiermark
Schneealm: A beautiful high plateau at around 1,780 metres above sea level. Drive to the parking area at the end of the toll road (approx. €10, always open) at 1,435 metres. From there, continue on foot. (20 km from the chalet)
▷ Wandern: Wanderung zur Michlbauerhütte vom Kohlebnerstand/Neuberg an der Mürz ‒ 1:20 h ‒ 3 km ‒ Bergwelten
Rax: The Rax cable car takes you to the mountain station at around 1,600 metres in just 8 minutes. Once at the top, an extensive network of easy hiking trails awaits. (32 km from the chalet)
â–· Wandern auf der Rax
Bahnwanderweg: A hiking experience for the whole family. The section on the Lower Austrian side, from Semmering station to Breitenstein station, is particularly recommended. ▷ Die Semmeringbahn ‒ Bahnwanderweg
Bahnwanderweg: A hiking experience for the whole family. The section on the Lower Austrian side, from Semmering station to Breitenstein station, is particularly recommended. ▷ Die Semmeringbahn ‒ Bahnwanderweg
Cycling
Whether you prefer relaxed cycling or more challenging mountain bike adventures, the region around our chalet offers the perfect routes for every rider. Explore the idyllic landscape at your own pace, enjoy the fresh mountain air and discover wonderful views.
For a relaxing ride, you can also rent one of our E-bikes directly at the chalet for €30 per day. We have two E-bikes available for adults and two for children aged 14 and over (up to 100 cm body height).
Die 10 schönsten Fahrradtouren rund um Spital am Semmering | Komoot
Touren ‒ BERGFEX ‒ Spital am Semmering / Stuhleck ‒ Bike Spital am Semmering / Stuhleck
Swimming
Hallenbad Vivax: With a pleasantly warm 30°C water temperature, this indoor pool is perfect even on rainy days. The pool features a 25-metre sports pool, a separate children's area with slide and a 50-metre-long waterslide. In winter, the sauna area includes a Finnish log cabin sauna, steam sauna, infrared sauna and plunge pool. (8 km from the chalet) Vivax | Freizeit . Erholung . Sport
Freizeitsee Krieglach: This beautiful recreational area in Krieglach offers a natural swimming lake with around 50,000 m² of water, a diving platform, natural beach area with approx. 3,000 m² of sunbathing space, water playground, several children's playgrounds, beach volleyball courts, sea-salt grotto with terrace, E-bike charging station, Ninja Warrior course, mini petting zoo and much more. Admission is free! (17 km from the chalet)
https://www.krieglach.at/freizeitangebote/freizeitsee
Naturbadeteich Urani: In summer, this natural swimming pond in Neuberg an der Mürz offers swimming fun for the whole family. A beach volleyball court and large children's playground are also available. The admission ticket includes a €1 voucher for the restaurant. (17 km from the chalet)
https://www.teichwirt‒urani.at
Golf
Golfclub Semmering: Play on Austria's oldest golf course – the Semmering Golf Club. The 9-hole course is unmistakable. Afterwards, enjoy the terrace of the clubhouse with its magnificent views of the Semmering region. (18 km from the chalet)
Golfclub Semmering | Tradition und Herausforderung
Golfclub Schloss Feistritz: A further 9-hole golf course set in the picturesque landscape of the MĂĽrztal valley. This charming course is one of the oldest golf facilities in Styria. (41 km from the chalet)
https://www.golfclub‒schloss‒feistritz.at
Sport- und Funpark MĂĽrztal: Golf in any weather at Mitterdorf! Here you can play in a state-of-the-art golf simulator in a relaxed atmosphere. Four golfers can play a full 18-hole round in around two hours. (25 km from the chalet)
Golf indoor mit Simulator und outdoor auf Driving Range
Excursion Tips
Waldseilgarten am Semmering Hirschkogel: A climbing park located right by the mountain station at Hirschkogel, around 1,350 metres above sea level. The climbing garden offers fun for all climbers aged 6 and over. Access is via the Hirschkogel cable car or on foot via an approx. 3 km forest road. (7 km from the chalet)
Waldseilgarten ‒ semmering.com
Bikepark am Semmering Hirschkogel: This park features various trails for riders of all skill levels across a total length of around 18 km. (7 km from the chalet)
Bikepark ‒ semmering.com
Millennium Jump am Semmering Hirschkogel: Here you can jump from the 25-metre-high Millennium Jump or experience the feeling of ski jumping. The waiting platform is located at the highest point of Hirschkogel at 1,350 metres, close to the mountain station and climbing garden. (7 km from the chalet)
Millennium Jump ‒ semmering.com
Hirschi Playground at Semmering Hirschkogel: This playground is also located at the summit of Hirschkogel, close to the mountain station and climbing garden. (7 km from the chalet)
Hirschi Spielplatz ‒ semmering.com
Mountaincarts at Semmering Hirschkogel: The almost 3 km route offers fun and mountain adventures for the whole family. (7 km from the chalet)
Mountaincarts ‒ semmering.com
Südbahnmuseum in Mürzzuschlag: Two historic locomotive halls house a fascinating exhibition about the Vienna–Trieste Southern Railway, including a large garden railway and motorised handcars. (8 km from the chalet)
SÜDBAHN Museum Mürzzuschlag ‒ Österreich
Wintersportmuseum in MĂĽrzzuschlag: This museum houses globally unique and important collections covering the history of skiing and winter sports. A children's experience trail and miniature bobsleigh track are also available. (7 km from the chalet)
Wintersportmuseum: Ski‒ und Wintersportgeschichte in Mürzzuschlag
Kaiserliche Glasmanufaktur in Neuberg an der MĂĽrz: The historic building of the Stift Neuberg monastery presents the craftsmanship of glassblowing. Watch the glassmakers at work and purchase beautiful glass products directly from the manufacturer. (18 km from the chalet)
Kaiserhof Glasmanufaktur | Glasbläserei | Neuberg an der Mürz, Austria
Minigolf und Kegeln in Krieglach: Mini golf, bowling and a café await you in Krieglach, making it a great option for bad-weather days. (19 km from the chalet)
https://www.krieglach.at/freizeitangebote/jugend‒und‒familienfreizeitanlage/
Sport- und Funpark Mürztal: Climbing and golf in Mitterdorf offer a fantastic experience for the whole family. Highlights include the indoor climbing park “Adventure Tower”, climbing hall, golf simulator and outdoor driving range. (24 km from the chalet)
home ‒ Sport‒ und Funpark Mürztal
Bertl's Kinderland: A playground in Veitsch offering fun and action for guests of all ages, including a water playground and playground area. Additional highlights in the Kinderland include the “Gamsige Rutschpartie” tubing track and the “Gams Hupfer” bungee trampoline. (33 km from the chalet)
Bertl’s Kinderland – Brunnalm – Hohe Veitsch Sommer
Pilgerkreuz: On the Veitsch you will find the world's highest accessible pilgrimage cross. The excursion leads through forest and alpine meadows, with a narrow climb at the end, rewarding you with fantastic views. (27 km from the chalet)
Pilgerkreuz – am Veitscher Ölberg
Mariazell: A pilgrimage destination known far beyond Austria. At its heart stands the impressive Mariazell Basilica. In addition to the spiritual significance, the region offers numerous attractions such as the BĂĽrgeralpe cable car, Erlebniswelt Holzknechtland and the Biberwasser water playground. Nature lovers can also enjoy the nearby Erlaufsee lake. (51 km from the chalet)
Basilika Mariazell ‒ Benediktiner Superiorat
WanderWunderWald ‒ Sommer ‒ Mariazeller Bürgeralpe
Erlaufsee ‒ Mariazell Online
Tierwelt Herberstein: An unforgettable day trip for families and animal lovers. The spacious zoo is home to native and exotic animals in natural surroundings. Highlights include lions, cheetahs, monkeys, wolves and many other species. (69 km from the chalet)
Tierwelt Herberstein / Steirischer Landestiergarten
Peter Rosegger: Immerse yourself in the world of Styrian writer Peter Rosegger. The Rosegger birthplace on the Alpl offers an insight into simple rural life during his childhood, while the Rosegger Museum in Krieglach, housed in his former summer residence, tells the story of the famous Styrian author's life and work. (18 km from the chalet)
Peter Rosegger: 20 Museen und 1 Zoo in Graz und der Steiermark