The Semmering–Breitenstein Railway Trail takes you along the historic Semmering Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from Semmering station to Breitenstein, through idyllic forests and past impressive engineering structures such as viaducts and viewpoints. Highlights along the way include the "20-Schilling View" and the Double Rider Lookout, offering magnificent panoramic views of the railway line and the surrounding mountains. This approximately 10 km long section is well-marked and can be comfortably hiked in about 3–3.5 hours, making it ideal for those who want to combine engineering history with nature.

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3. 20 Schilling View – Little 20‑Schilling Viewpoint loop from Semmering

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Elevation 840 m

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Location: Breitenstein, Bezirk Neunkirchen, Lower Austria, Austria

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1. 20 Schilling View – Little 20‑Schilling Viewpoint loop from Breitenstein

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