Through the wild romantic Höllental, past rugged rock faces, a hiking trail has led from Kaiserbrunn to Reichenau since 1998 along the high spring water pipeline that has supplied Viennese with tap water since the second half of the 19th century.
Description
The route, which is just under 4 km long, runs over a path with some stairs along the crystal-clear Schwarza.
After the hike, you can make a detour to the Water Pipeline Museum in Kaiserbrunn, where the efforts in the provision of drinking water are demonstrated.
The path is an experience for young and old and perfect for a relaxed excursion into nature. The path requires sure-footedness and stamina to master the idyllic route with some ascents and stairs.
Starting point of the tour
Hirschwang an der Rax
Destination point of the tour
Kaiserbrunn
Route description 1st Viennese Water Pipeline Trail
The starting point of the hike is the parking lot at the outskirts of Hirschwang. From there, we walk through the beautiful Höllental, located between Rax and Schneeberg, to Kaiserbrunn. Crossing a constructed path with some stairs makes this hike a special experience. This is surpassed by the view of the crystal-clear water of the Schwarza, which flows picturesque through the forest, past gravel banks and steep rocks.
From Kaiserbrunn, we either hike back the same way to the starting point or take the bus back to Hirschwang.
Directions
From Vienna, take the A2 South Motorway to the S6 Semmering Expressway and take the Gloggnitz exit. Continue on the B27 to the Rax Cable Car.
From Graz , take the S6 Semmering Expressway and take the Gloggnitz exit. Continue on the B27 to the Rax Cable Car.
Parking
Parking is available at the outskirts of Hirschwang. However, public transport is recommended as parking spaces are limited.
Travel by train to Payerbach-Reichenau station. From there, take the Regional Bus 341 or individually book the RUFbus Semmering-Raxto the starting point of the 1st Viennese Water Pipeline Trail.
RUFbus stops:
12 Rax Cable Car (starting point)
11 Kaiserbrunn (end point)
TIP: Simply book the RUFbus with the Postbus Shuttle App, or via the hotline (060 900 88 22) and travel individually.
More information and timetables are available at fahrplan.oebb.at and anachb.vor.at
Author's tip
- Water Pipeline Museum Kaiserbrunn
- Enjoy the sound of the Schwarzau
- Stop at Rax Bräu in Hirschwang
