Wanderstartplatz Reichenau

The hiking starting point in Reichenau offers all the information you need about hikes, Excursion destinations and experiences in and around the village. If you want to combine exercise with enjoyment, you can start your tour from here to the Knofeleben Naturefriends House or to the Speckbacherhüttehut. However, most hikes start at Reichenau Castlewhich is only a ten-minute walk away. From there, numerous walking and hiking trails lead through the idyllic surroundings - from short half-hour walks to hikes of up to two hours, there is something for everyone. However, Reichenau is best known for the Rax. TheRax cable cartakes guests up to the high plateau in just eight minutes and is located in the Hirschwang district.

Tour recommendations in Reichenau:

• Hike to the Naturfreundehaus Knofeleben
• Hike to the Speckbacherhütte
• Barbara promenade in Reichenau
• Kaisersteig trail in Reichenau
• Thalhofrunde in Reichenau
• Augenbrünnl circuit
• Fishermen's promenade
• Grünstingbach promenade
• Hinterleiten circuit
• Sun promenade
• Winter walk in the Reichenau villa district

Getting to the starting point

Arrival by public transport

Take the train to Payerbach-Reichenau station, a traditional stop along the Southern Railway. You can get to the hiking starting point with the regional bus lines 341 and 342 or alternatively book a trip with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax (stop RE45 Supermärtkte-Parkplatz Spar).

Arrival by car

From Vienna, take the A2 Südautobahn to the S6 Semmering-Schnellstraße and take the Gloggnitz exit. Continue on the B27 to Reichenau.

From Graz, take the S6 Semmering expressway and take the Gloggnitz exit. Continue on the B27 to Reichenau.

There areparking spaces along the main road in Reichenau right next to the hiking starting point. There is a larger parking lot at Reichenau Castle .

Further information:

More detailed information on the hiking trails from Reichenau is available from the Reichenau tourist office (Monday to Friday, directly opposite).