Hike to Stuhleck: The Roof of the Fischbach Alps
From Mürzzuschlag, we hike to the highest peak on the eastern edge of the Alps. It was Toni Schruf and Max Kleinoscheg who introduced skiing to the Alpine region and, in 1892, became the first to ascend Stuhleck on skis.
To learn more about the birthplace of Alpine skiing, visitors can explore the WinterSportMuseum in Mürzzuschlag.
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We start our hike at Mürzzuschlag train station, which houses the SÜDBAHN Museum and serves as the starting and endpoint of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Semmering Railway. From here, we walk through Alleegasse and then follow Stuhleckstraße, gradually leaving the residential area of this 10,000-inhabitant town behind.
The trail leads us through the Auersbach valley to Schöneben, a place that truly lives up to its name. We ascend through shade-providing forests and past natural springs before reaching the Schwarzriegelalm, a section that is particularly popular among ski tourers in winter.
From the alm, the path becomes steeper as we climb towards the Schwarzriegel, a ridge between Stuhleck and Pretul. Here, we intersect with the Rosegger Trail, which leads from Schanzsattel through the entire Waldheimat, passing Rosegger’s birthplace and the forest school at Alpl, ultimately reaching the summit of Stuhleck.
At this point, the landscape changes dramatically, offering breathtaking views of the Raxalpe, Hohe Veitsch, and Hochschwab mountains. Following Trail 740, we continue along the ridge on a relatively even path before tackling one final steep ascent—bringing us to the summit of Stuhleck.
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Mürzzuschlag (674m)
