Scenic route · Austria · Lower Austria
Semmering Railway
A pioneering mountain railway with viaducts and tunnels, a World Heritage site.
UNESCO World Heritage about 4 h
For storytellers
Why Semmering Railway matters
The Semmering Railway was one of the first mountain railways in the world, built with viaducts and tunnels across a steep pass. Today you can ride or hike along the old line for views of arches and forests. It's a fascinating look at engineering history.
Talking points
- It is a UNESCO-listed railway.
- Viaducts cross deep valleys.
- Hiking trails run alongside.
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