Pollereshütte – Erzkogel Summit Cross loop from Schottwien

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Pollereshütte – Erzkogel Summit Cross loop from Schottwien

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Pollereshütte – Erzkogel Summit Cross loop from Schottwien

04:55

12.1km

740m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.41 km

Impressive rock formation on Gebirgsjägersteig

Highlight • Natural Monument

Direct route from Maria Schutz to the summit of Sonnwendstein. The narrow path winds its way to the summit in serpentines.

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3.61 km

Pollereshütte

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Pollereshütte is located just before the summit of the Sonnwendstein. It is a very hospitable mountain hut. They have very good coffee and world-class curd cheese strudel with vanilla sauce. Here, too, you can enjoy the beautiful view with a cup of coffee. My dogs were welcome. In summer there are grazing cattle in the vicinity of the hut, which occasionally camps directly on the path. I had enough space to evade, my dogs were good and the cattle seemed very relaxed. I will be happy to come again!

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4.48 km

Erzkogel Summit Cross

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If you take the Hochalmweg, this leads directly to the summit cross on the Erzkogel, where there is also a summit book. From the summit cross you can already see the last part of the way to the Sonnwendstein and the Pollereshütte.

And of course you can enjoy an amazing view. The view towards Schneeberg and Rax is unfortunately blocked by the many tall trees directly from the summit. You can already enjoy this panorama sufficiently on the Hochalmweg. If you decide to come via the ridge path, you either have to walk a bit uphill over the cow pasture or you follow the path and then walk a little bit back to the summit cross.

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6.88 km

Weinweg Hollow Trail

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... a bit exhausting way - this wine route, maybe it is also to cry ;-)))

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8.07 km

Heimkehrer Cross at Göstritzsattel

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The Homecoming Cross on the Göstritz Saddle serves as a silent memorial to the region's fallen soldiers—symbolically yet majestically erected on the pass between Semmering and Maria Schutz. Surrounded by open meadows and rustling forest, the spot offers a moment of reflection and remembrance. This vantage point marks a quiet zone during a day's hiking, ideal for a quiet, contemplative break.

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8.08 km

Kummerbauerstadl Alpine Inn

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Alpengasthof Kummerbauerstadl
Trattenbach 30
2881 Trattenbach
Tel: 02641/8214
E-Mail: office@kummerbauerstadl.at
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The Kummerbauerstadl is worth a visit - a very nice inn with a fantastic view

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11.7 km

Maria Schutz Pilgrimage Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The Maria Schutz pilgrimage church is the heart of the village of the same name, located at the foot of the Sonnwendstein mountain. With its baroque architecture and striking onion domes, it is visible from afar and a popular destination for hikers and pilgrims. The church's interior impresses with its lovingly designed furnishings, and right next door, the traditional Maria Schutz doughnuts invite you to take a delicious break.

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11.7 km

View of Rax and Schneeberg from Maria Schutz

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From Maria Schutz, a stunning view of the surrounding mountains and valleys of the Semmering region opens up. Especially on clear days, the view extends far across the rolling hills to the striking peaks of the Rax and Schneeberg. This panoramic view, combined with the idyllic location of the pilgrimage site, makes Maria Schutz a special highlight of any hike.

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.00 km

3.78 km

3.45 km

489 m

429 m

Surfaces

7.06 km

3.45 km

612 m

365 m

343 m

296 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,470 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

18°C

4°C

68 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 27, 2025,Maria Schutz, Pollereshütte, Kummerbauer 🐕 Runde

Fancy a quick climb? 😅? From the parking lot in Maria Schutz, the Gebirgsjägersteig (mountain hunter's trail) leads pretty much directly up the 700m to the Pollereshütte and to the summit of the Sonnwendstein. The narrow path winds beautifully up the mountain over roots and rocks. Every now and then, we glimpse the valley below and are delighted to see …

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July 8, 2023,Maria Schutz - Pollereshütte – Sonnwendstein - Erzkogel - Runde 🇦🇹

From Maria Schutz we first went up the mountain hunters' trail. At the beginning you can still hear the noises of our civilization, but these become quieter with the altitude until they disappear completely. A stop at the Pollereshütte is highly recommended. We went back over the Erzkogel to Maria Schutz.

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