The best mountain hikes in Lower Austria
4.8
(351)
5,776
hikers
361
hikes
Last updated: October 29, 2025
5.0
(20)
297
hikers
1. Großer Ötscher Summit – Ötscher Summit loop from Lackenhof
17.0km
07:20
1,100m
1,100m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.9
(20)
246
hikers
2. Fadensteig Trail – Kaiserstein Summit Monument loop from Puchberg am Schneeberg
14.7km
07:14
1,220m
1,220m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Sign up for free
4.9
(13)
186
hikers
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.7
(13)
190
hikers
4. Fadensteig (Schneeberg Ascent Route) – Fadensteig Trail loop from Puchberg am Schneeberg
11.5km
06:27
1,190m
1,190m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.9
(19)
182
hikers
5. Neue Seehütte – Waxriegelhaus loop from Altenberg an der Rax
10.1km
04:58
850m
850m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(4)
126
hikers
6. Mountaineering loop from Grünbach am Schneeberg
4.53km
01:55
270m
270m
Expert mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(4)
84
hikers
7. Fadensteig Trail – Edelweisshütte (1235 m) loop from Puchberg am Schneeberg
9.40km
05:44
1,060m
1,060m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.4
(9)
72
hikers
8. Ottohaus (1,642 m) – Höllentalaussicht loop from Naßwald
14.9km
06:57
1,140m
1,140m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
88
hikers
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(11)
66
hikers
10. Preinerwand Cross (1783 m) – Waxriegelhaus loop from Prein an der Rax
13.0km
06:08
1,120m
1,120m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.
Other adventures in Lower Austria
Most popular attractions in Lower Austria
Get inspired with the komoot mobile app
Didn’t find what you were looking for?
Check out more Mountain Hikes & Routes throughout Lower Austria below and find the perfect route in your destination.
Explore more
Browse the best Mountain Hikes & Routes in other regions.
Get ready to conquer new peaks
Sign up for Free