Details for: Winter walk in the Reichenau villa district
Brief description
The winter stroll through the Reichenau villa district passes impressive villas and castles. On the way back, you walk through the historic spa park.
NOTE: Caution, this winter hiking trail may not be completely cleared in snowy conditions and can have slippery spots. Use at your own risk! Pay attention to suitable equipment such as sturdy shoes, poles, waterproof outdoor clothing, headgear, etc. Also drink enough water in winter! Watch for early dusk and plan your route especially carefully!
Description
The starting point for the leisurely winter walk is the municipal office in Reichenau. The route leads over Schulgasse, passing the first heated swimming pool of the monarchy, then continues along Hans Wallner Street. Next is a stretch through the forest. Please note that it can be icy in places here. While walking, you can catch views of Rothschild Castle and Schloss Wartholz through the bare trees. From Wartholzstraße, turn right back into Schulgasse before continuing left on Hans Wallner Street to Reichenau Castle. From here, continue on Thalhofstraße, passing Rudolfsvilla to the view of the impressive Thalhof. Now turn right onto a small path that crosses Schneedörfelstraße and leads to the spa park. The spa park lies directly in front of the Reichenau municipal office.
Starting point of the tour
Reichenau municipal office
Destination point of the tour
Spa Park Reichenau
Route description Winter walk in the Reichenau villa district
You start at the Reichenau municipal office at the Rax and walk along Schulgasse, then turn left into Badgasse. The next alley turns right into Johann-Reifböck-Gasse, passing the first heated outdoor pool of the monarchy before turning left onto Hans Wallner Street. Now take a right into Alleegasse and stroll among majestic trees. Then continue left along Eichengasse to the cross. There you enter a forest path (signpost: Speckbacherhütte via langen Rain). Note that it can be icy in places here. Through the trees and bushes, you can catch views of Rothschild Castle and numerous villas. At the end of the path, turn right onto Wartholzstraße, passing Schloss Wartholz. At the roundabout, turn right back into Schulgasse, past the war memorial before turning left along Hans Wallner Street towards Reichenau Castle. Cross the main road and the Schwarza River, pass Café Nöbauer, the castle, and the parish church, and continue along Thalhofstraße. The route passes Rudolfsvilla up to the view of the impressive Thalhof. Now you see a small path to the right that crosses Schneedörfelstraße and leads to the spa park. The spa park lies directly in front of the Reichenau municipal office.
Directions
By car, Reichenau is reachable from Vienna or Graz via the A2 South Motorway to Seebenstein junction and the S6 Semmering expressway to the Gloggnitz exit in about one hour.
Parking
Parking spaces are available in the parking lane in front of the municipal office and next to the spa park.
Take the train to Payerbach-Reichenau station and then the regional bus 341 or 342 to Reichenau. Or conveniently take the RUFbus Semmering-Rax to stop 30 (supermarket parking Spar), which is directly opposite the municipal office.
Author's tip
Enjoy a hot chocolate and homemade pastries at Café Nöbauer or the Parkcafe.
