Hiking route Hike to the Hundskopfhütte - Touren-Impression #1 | © Herbert Podbressnik Hiking route Hike to the Hundskopfhütte - Touren-Impression #1 | © Herbert Podbressnik

Hike to the Hundskopfhütte

This moderately difficult hike in the area of Veitsch - Niederaigen takes us to the Wartberger Hundskopfhütte. On the return journey, we pass through the legendary Mehlstübl, adding a touch of mystery to the adventure.

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
November
December

The tour in numbers

medium
Level of difficulty
9,4 km
Route
5:00 h
Time
516 hm
Uphill
516 hm
Downhill
1116 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

S6 Semmering Expressway, exit Mitterdorf. Take the roundabout exit to Veitsch. Follow the road into the Veitscher Tal and turn left at the Zenker Hausbau sign.

We begin our hike at the "Zenker Hausbau" parking lot and follow the first part of the trail along the forest road heading west up the mountain to the Hochreiter farm. Upon reaching the Hochreiterkogel, we continue left to the south towards the Hundskopfhütte. After reaching the Hundskopfhütte, our journey continues – about 200 meters past the hut, we turn left and hike via Mehlstübl to the Joselbauer. From the Gasthof Rantsch, we head back to Dorfveitsch, the starting point of our hike.

Culinary tip: Stop at the Gasthof Rantsch (closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) for a delightful meal!

Take the train to St. Barbara - Mitterdorf station. From there, take the bus into the Veitscher Tal.

For timetable information, visit:

Free parking is available at the Zenker Hausbau parking lot.

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What the weather will be like

St. Barbara im Mürztal (588m)

Morning
slightly cloudy
14°C
0%
0 km/h
Noon
sunny
24°C
5%
5 km/h
Night
very sunny
21°C
10%
5 km/h
Early clouds will clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
Morning
cloudy
15°C
40%
5 km/h
Noon
sunny
21°C
5%
10 km/h
Night
sunny
19°C
0%
5 km/h
Morning clouds will clear gradually. Then frequent sunny periods.
07.08.2025
very sunny
10°C 26°C
08.08.2025
very sunny
13°C 31°C
09.08.2025
sunny
15°C 31°C
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