Barbarapromenade in Reichenau

Nordic Walking trail / Jogging route from Starting board at Schlossplatz

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Elevation profile

1,58 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 1,58 km
  • Ascent:
  • Descent:
  • Duration:
  • Lowest point: 480 m
  • Highest point:488 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • With refreshment stops
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Barbarapromenade in Reichenau

Brief description

Experience Reichenau with a leisurely walk, a short Nordic walking, or a running round.

Description

Whether you are looking for a short, leisurely stroll, a small Nordic walking route, or a running round: the Barbarapromenade is something for everyone. Especially when time is tight or if you want a morning run as a runner, the route is perfect. You move exclusively on firm ground along the Schwarza, where the river cools the air slightly on hot summer days. Over bridges and through the spa park, you can enjoy the beautiful landscape and do something for your health at the same time. A special plus for culture and architecture fans: the route passes by Reichenau Castle and the parish church of St. Barbara.

If you prefer it more relaxed, you can stop by the park café in between.

Starting point of the tour

Starting board at Schlossplatz

Destination point of the tour

Starting board at Schlossplatz

Route description Barbarapromenade in Reichenau

Starting board at Schlossplatz, towards Payerbach, under the railway bridge of the Höllentalbahn, 2nd footbridge over the Schwarza, right, through the spa park towards the park café, past the tennis court, right along the Schwarza riverbank over the green iron bridge and left along the Schwarza the esplanade back to Schlossplatz.

Directions

A2 to Seebenstein junction - S6 to Gloggnitz - B27 to Schlossplatz in Reichenau

Parking

Parking spaces are available in the Schlossplatz area.

By Südbahn to Payerbach-Reichenau. Buses run regularly between Payerbach-Reichenau station and the starting point.

Equipment

Wear suitable clothing and good running shoes. Remember rain and sun protection. Take enough to drink with you.

Safety information

The promenade is not accessible in case of flooding!

Make sure the chosen route matches your experience and fitness. Inform yourself beforehand about the weather forecast.

Running tips:

Start slowly to gradually get the circulation going. After about 10 minutes take a short break with some stretching exercises. Vary the pace to increase performance gains. Avoid overexertion, especially on steep sections; better walk if you lack basic fitness. Include warm-up and cool-down phases. Let the run wind down and avoid stretching too intensely afterwards!

Map recommendations

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Author's tip

For a longer stay in Reichenau an der Rax, the Seminar-Park Hotel Hirschwang, the Wellness-Seminarhotel Raxalpenhof, the Flackl-Wirt, or the Marienhof  are bookable online immediately.

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