The Schafberg Mountain near St. Wolfgang in Austria
Reaching the summits from the White Horse Inn
The Schafberg Mountain is the local peak of St. Wolfgang. With the Schafberg Mountain cog wheel railway you can reach the summit easily and in comfort: a holiday experience for the whole family.
Schafberg Mountain
Mountain railway
The distinctive Schafberg Mountain, with its almost vertical north face, is visible from afar. This impressive chalk mountain by the shores of Lake Wolfgang is a popular view point. The Schafberg mountain summit is easily reached by tall and small via the cog wheel mountain railway, which was built back in 1893. Make your way up in comfort and enjoy the magnificent panoramic views. When you reach the top you will enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the Salzkammergut region as far as the Dachstein Massif.
Hiking at the Schafberg Mountain near St. Wolfgang in Austria
From your holiday town of St. Wolfgang a beautiful hiking path leads up to the middle station of the Schafberg mountain railway. From there you can reach the summit via steps. However, climbing the Schafberg Mountain on foot is not for everyone - during the 19th Century rich summer guests were carried up in sedan chairs by strong men. Since 1893 reaching the Schafberg Mountain summit has definitely become a lot easier!
The cog wheel mountain railway at the Schafberg Mountain
A ride up the Schafberg Mountain on the cog wheel mountain railway (dating from 1893) is something that should not be missed during your holiday at Lake Wolfgang. The nearly 6 kilometres of rail track conquers 1,188 metres of altitude. Enjoy the approximately 1 hour ride on the original 19th century cog wheel mountain railway and enjoy the wonderful views of Lake Wolfgang and the Salzkammergut region.
From your lakefront hotel in St. Wolfgang, the White Horse Inn it is only a quick “horse jump” to the lower terminus of the cog wheel mountain railway of the Schafberg Mountain.
Soak in the breathtaking views across Lake Wolfgang on your holiday in Austria at Lake Wolfgang: send a non-binding online enquiry to the team at the White Horse Inn now.
