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Sonnwendstein Chapel

Sonnwendstein Chapel

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Location: Schottwien, Bezirk Neunkirchen, Lower Austria, Austria

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1. Erzkogel Summit Cross – Pollereshütte loop from Trattenbach

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2. Sonnwendstein Summit Viewpoint – Pollereshütte loop from Trattenbach

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3. Erzkogel Summit Cross – Sonnwendstein Summit Viewpoint loop from Semmering

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GEFINKELT

August 4, 2025

The chapel at Sonnwendstein stands picturesquely right next to the summit cross, lending the highest point of the tour a special atmosphere. Surrounded by mountain meadows and offering breathtaking views of the Vienna Basin, the Rax Mountains, and the Schneeberg, it is a tranquil place to pause for a moment. Many hikers use the small chapel for a short rest before starting their return journey or to enjoy the view for a while longer.

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Thomas⛰️

June 9, 2021

The chapel was built in 1935 by the Austrian Labor Service and Colonel Diakov according to plans by Arch Ing.Modl. The inauguration was carried out by Cardinal Dr. Innitzer 1936.

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🌍Michaela☀

October 10, 2021

Nice chapel, the view in front of it is also very great 😍

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Elevation 1,450 m

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Location: Schottwien, Bezirk Neunkirchen, Lower Austria, Austria

Sonnwendstein Chapel

1. Erzkogel Summit Cross – Pollereshütte loop from Trattenbach

2. Sonnwendstein Summit Viewpoint – Pollereshütte loop from Trattenbach

3. Erzkogel Summit Cross – Sonnwendstein Summit Viewpoint loop from Semmering

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