Raxalm mountain inn - Höllentalaussicht (snowshoe route 2) approx. 60 min

We want your hikes in the Vienna Alps to be an all-around enjoyable and safe experience.

Therefore, please keep the following in mind:

When choosing a route, make sure it matches your mountain experience and physical fitness . Check the weather forecast in advance. The weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Therefore, always set out properly equipped (snowshoes, winter-ready hiking gear). Hikes on the high plateau are not recommended in fog or strong winds. Check whether the huts and snack bars you plan to visit along the way are open. Let someone know your chosen route and your planned return time before you set out. Stay on marked trails and avoid taking shortcuts. Handle fire with care and report any potential fire immediately to the fire department (122). Do not litter; dispose of trash properly.

8 Basic Rules for the Mountains

WARNING: Be sure to pay attention to avalanche danger! → Lower Austria Avalanche Warning Service

Mountain Rescue Emergency Number: 140

EU emergency number: 122

Always take suitable maps with you. Wear winter clothing adapted to the route, sturdy shoes (waterproof, ankle-high), gloves and a hat. Bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Don’t forget your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140

The starting point is the valley station of the Rax Areal Ropeway. In just eight minutes, the ropeway takes passengers to the summit station at 1,547 meters above sea level. From there, the trail continues past the Gatterlkreuz to Praterstern, following the red trail markers. Now turn right toward the Höllentalaussicht viewpoint and follow the blue trail markers to the viewpoint. The same trail leads back to the summit station.

Parking spaces are available at the valley station of the Rax cable car.

From Vienna take the A2 South Motorway onto the S6 Semmering Expressway and take the Gloggnitz exit. Drive via the B27 towards Reichenau an der Rax and then to Hirschwang.

From Graz take the S6 Semmering Expressway and take the Gloggnitz exit. Drive via the B27 towards Reichenau an der Rax and then to Hirschwang.

Travel by train to the Payerbach-Reichenau station. From there, bus line 341 runs to the stop "Hirschwang an der Rax/Rax cable car".

Alternatively, you can book an individual ride with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax, which takes you to the cable car.

RUFbus stops along the way:

PB6 Payerbach station

RE26 Rax cable car

More info: www.oebb.at and www.vor.at

Tip:

Book train and cable car tickets together with the ÖBB-Plus Ticket.

• Refreshments at the Ottohaus or Raxalm mountain inn (Please check the opening hours of the huts in advance)