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Rax Views route
Hiking tour Starting from Hirschwang an der Rax, valley station Rax cable car
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 5,98 km
- Ascent: 102 m elevation gain
- Descent: 103 m elevation gain
The Rax Views route is ideal for enjoying views from the mountain into the valley.
- Starting point of the tour
- Hirschwang an der Rax, valley station Rax cable car
- Tour destination
- Raxalpen mountain inn, Rax cable car mountain station
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 5,98 km
- Ascent: 102 m elevation gain
- Descent: 103 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:2/6
- Overall experience:4/6
- Scenery:5/6
- Lowest point1539 m
- Highest point1650 m
- Round tour
- Nice views
- With refreshment stops
- Accessibility by train and bus
- Suitable for families and children
Description
The ascent is via the Rax cable car, Austria's oldest cable car, which began operation in 1926. The Höllental viewpoint offers a breathtaking view into the Große Höllental. The Ottohaus features a special 4,000 m² alpine garden with about 200 alpine plants typical for the region. From the observation tower behind the Ottohaus, there is a great view into the Schwarzatal. This popular Rax hiking path is also suitable for families due to its shorter distance. However, the necessary fitness should be available!
- Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, bring sun and rain protection, as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
- Route description The starting point is the Rax cable car. In just 8 minutes, you reach the mountain station at 1,547 m above sea level. Follow the red marking to the Gatterlkreuz and continue to the Praterstern. There, turn off and follow the path to the Höllental viewpoint. Return the same way to the Praterstern and from there just a few meters to the Ottohaus. Right behind the Ottohaus is the next viewpoint, offering a breathtaking view into the distance over the Schwarzatal. Then return the same way back to the mountain station.
- Parking Ample parking is available at the valley station of the Rax cable car. Parking is free of charge.
- Getting there From Vienna, drive via the A2 South Motorway onto the S6 Semmering expressway and take the Gloggnitz exit. Follow B27 to Reichenau an der Rax and continue to Hirschwang.From Graz, drive via the S35 or A2 onto the S6 Semmering expressway and take the Gloggnitz exit. Follow B27 to Reichenau an der Rax and continue to Hirschwang.
- Public transport Take the Southern Railway to Payerbach-Reichenau. Between the Payerbach-Reichenau station and the Rax cable car, regional bus 341 (VOR AnachB route planner) runs, or you can individually book the Semmering-Rax RUF bus.RUF bus stops:Payerbach-Reichenau station (35)Rax cable car (12)
- Editor’s tip During the route, you can refresh yourself at the Ottohaus or afterwards at the Raxalm mountain inn.Extend the route on the Rax: hut hopping
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Current weather in Kleinau
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Tomorrow, 12.02.2026
Moderate snow shower
Wind speed1,9 km/h
Rax cable car mountain inn, +43/2666/52450
Ottohaus, +43/2666/52402
hut opening hours
More info:
Wiener Alpen in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960
Tourism office Reichenau, www.reichenau.at, +43 / 2666 / 52865
Raxalpe, www.raxalpe.com, +43 / 2666 / 52497