Tut gut step path - Reichenau running route

Nordic Walking trail / Jogging route from Schloss Reichenau

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Elevation profile

5,84 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Route: 5,84 km
  • Ascent: 47 egm
  • Descent: 47 egm
  • Duration:
  • Lowest point: 476 m
  • Highest point:531 m
Features
  • Round tour

Details for: Tut gut step path - Reichenau running route

Brief description

The Tut gut step path - Reichenau running route takes you on a length of 5.7 km once through Reichenau an der Rax.

Description

The start sign of the route is located directly behind the castle grounds. On flat terrain, head right along the Schwarza. After 1 km we cross the Schwarza and turn left at the end of the bridge into Haus am Stein-Gasse. After 100 m turn right onto a paved path into Grünstingbachpromenade. Along the Grünstingbach continues, after 2.3 km we reach the walls of Schloss Rothschild. We turn right and after 20 m immediately left again and walk-run-go along the castle wall. On the next 400 m the only ascent of the route of 45 m has to be mastered. Here we are in the forest and pass the Matthias Chapel. We cross Wartholzstraße after 3.3 km, then the Höllental federal road B27. One last time we pass the Schwarza at the “Haabergwehr”. On asphalt and on the paved riverside trail we march towards the center. After an entertaining 5.7 km the start and finish point at the castle square in Reichenau is reached.

Starting point of the tour

Schloss Reichenau

Destination point of the tour

Schloss Reichenau

Route description Tut gut step path - Reichenau running route

Start and finish are located at the castle square of Schloss Reichenau at an altitude of 485 m. We run to the right along the Schwarza.

After 1 km we cross the Schwarza - CAUTION: the weir structure was washed away during a storm, a detour is being worked on - and at the end of the bridge we turn left into Haus am Stein-Gasse.

After 100 m we turn right into Grünstingbachpromenade and run along the Grünstingbach.

After 2,300 m we briefly turn right and after 20 m turn left again and run along the castle wall of Schloss Rothschild.

The next 400 m have an ascent of 45 m. The section between km 2.3 and 3.5 runs mostly in the shady forest.

In the forest we pass the Matthias Chapel. We cross Wartholzstraße after 3.3 km.

At km 3.7 is the entrance of the Gasthof Kobald or the Seminar-Park-Hotel Hirschwang. We cross the Höllental federal road B27.

We pass the Schwarza at the weir after 4.3 km. On asphalt and later on the riverside trail we run back.

After 5,700 m the start and finish point at the castle square in Reichenau is reached.

Directions

From Vienna, take the A2 to the Seebenstein junction, then continue on the S6 to Gloggnitz, then B27 to Reichenau an der Rax

Parking

Parking is available at Schloss Reichenau.

Train: Südbahn to Payerbach-Reichenau, then by bus to Reichenau an der Rax

Equipment

Wear appropriate clothing and good running shoes. Think of rain and sun protection. Take enough to drink with you.

Safety information

Use of the path at your own risk!

Make sure when choosing the route that it suits your experience and fitness. Inform yourself in advance about the weather forecast.

Running tips:

Start slowly to gradually get your circulation going. After about 10 minutes take a short break with stretching exercises. Vary the pace to increase performance gains. Avoid overexertion, especially on steep sections; rather walk if your basic fitness is not sufficient. Observe warm-up and cool-down phases. Let the run wind down and do not stretch 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  can be booked online immediately.

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