Simas Hut - Lord's Carver - Franz Kaupe House
Beautiful hike from the Simashütte near Unterberg (St. Corona) up to the Herrgottschnitzer-Franz-Kaupe-Hütte on Kampstein, which is open all year round.
Starting point of the hike
The snowshoe hike starts at the Simas Hut. Unternberg/St. Corona, near the valley station of the "Mini-Ski Area" Simas lifts. Simashütte It is only open in summer for two multi-day wine taverns and is otherwise only available for private events. Parallel to the ski lift, you hike up in switchbacks towards Kampstein. Here you can trudge through the snow in the forest and enjoy the peace and fresh air.
Destination of the hike
The goal or the stopover of the tour is the Herrgottschnitzerhütte, which was named in honor of Franz Kaupe. Hungry guests can enjoy delicious homemade cream slices and hot local specialties at the hut, which is open all year round. Dog lovers will also meet the hut owner's huskies, who enjoy being petted.
Highlights of the hike
In addition, the one and a half hour ascent is also rewarded with a beautiful view of the Wechsel region. From the Hergottschnitzerhütte, there are various options for further hiking. Experienced and well-conditioned hikers can climb the Kampstein peak at 1467 meters above sea level from here.
Those who do not have much time left hike back down to the valley, either on the same path as the ascent, to the Simas Hut, or via Orthof to Unternberg. The alternative routes from Herrgottschnitzer can be found on the "Kampsteinrunde"to look."
Tour data
Tour dates
- Difficulty: middle
- Distance: 3.42 km
- Promotion: 392 meters
- Descent: 19 hectares
- Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Lowest point: 940 meters
- Highest point: 1.328 meters
Features of the tour
- promising
- Rest stop
Safety instructions
- Make sure to choose a route that matches your experience and fitness level.
- Check the weather forecast in advance.
- Check if the cabins and snack stations you plan to visit along the way are open.
- Inform someone about the choice of route and your planned return before you set off.
- Also consider that in winter, it can already get dark by 4:00 p.m., and spending a night outdoors in winter can quickly become life-threatening.
- The weather can change surprisingly quickly in the mountains. Therefore, always make sure to be properly equipped before setting out. Especially in winter, extra caution is advised when moving in the mountains. When planning your tours, keep in mind that your schedule can easily be disrupted by even a small thing, especially in winter. A sudden change in weather or a technical issue with your snowshoes can significantly impede your progress.
- Please also consider that markings may be invisible in the snow during winter, so make sure to prepare well for your tour!
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Equipment
- Snowshoes, backpack with provisions, winter-proof hiking poles, light, mobile phone, lighter, maps.
- For minor equipment failures, a cable tie or a piece of wire is often sufficient for makeshift repairs.
- It is recommended to always carry avalanche safety equipment in the mountains.
Emergency numbers and links
- Emergency number for mountain rescue: 140
- EU Emergency Call: 122
- Avalanche information: avalanche-warning-service-lower-austria.at
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Location + Arrival
Directions
From Vienna Drive on the A2 Südautobahn, take the exit for Edlitz. Drive towards Aspang. Continue on Wechsel Straße/B54 towards Aspang. At the roundabout, take the third exit (Gutenberggasse). Turn right onto Bahnstraße. Slightly turn right onto Mühlgasse, Mühlgasse veers slightly to the right and becomes Sonneck. Continue on L137 until Unternberg. In the town center, drive through Unternberg towards Außerneuwald. Turn right onto Tauchner, follow this road until the end.
From Graz Drive on the A2 Südautobahn, take the exit Aspang. Drive towards Aspang/Zöbern. Turn left onto L137, follow this road until Aspang. Turn right onto Hauptplatz, then immediately turn left onto Gottsbergergasse. Turn left onto Mühlgasse, Mühlgasse slightly curves to the right and becomes Sonneck. Continue on L137 until Unternberg. In the town center, drive through Unternberg towards Außerneuwald. Turn right onto Tauchner, follow this road until the end.
Park
Parking facilities are available at the Simashütte.
Public transportation
Take the regional train from Wiener Neustadt main station (direction Aspang-Markt) to the final stop. Continue with regional bus 1762 (direction Kirchberg Wechsel Hotel). Get off at the Unternberg Gasthof Fahrner bus stop. It takes about half an hour to walk to the starting point at the Simashütte.
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