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Into the valley "Höllental" without a car

Clear, pure water of drinking water quality flows through the valley between the Rax and Schneeberg mountains. Between steep rock faces and countless hiking and climbing routes, the Schwarza flows through one of the most impressive gorges in the Vienna Alps. The pristine spring streams "Dürre Schwarza" and "Grüne Schwarza" have their source in the nearby Gutenstein Alps.

Excursion tips in the Höllental

3Excursion tips in the Höllental

  • Ein Wanderer genießt die frische Bergluft und die atemberaubende Aussicht auf die majestätischen Felsen und üppigen Wälder des Höllentals. Der schmale Pfad führt durch eine grüne Oase, wo das Zwitschern der Vögel und das Rauschen des Windes eine harmonische Melodie bilden. Hier, inmitten der Natur, wird jeder Schritt zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis.
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    Hiking on the Rax or along the Schwarzau

    There are various ways to hike up the Rax. You can either hike from the valley to the Gloggnitzer Hut or take the cable car and be at the mountain in 8 minutes. Once at the top, countless huts await your visit as you hop from hut to hut on the Rax. From Kaiserbrunn, the Miesleitensteig trail also leads up to the Gahns and the Naturfreundehaus Knofeleben. Particularly pleasant on hot days: a hike along the Wasserleitungsweg trail – with plenty of shade and cool air on the Schwarza river.

  • Museumsraum mit Vitrinen und ausgestellten Objekten.
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    Water pipiline museum Kaiserbrunn

    At the end of the 1.Wiener Wasserleitungswerg, the Water Pipeline Museum provides information about the historical origins of water supply and the challenges of providing drinking water today.

  • Hütte liegt zwischen vielen Bäumen am Beginn einer Felsschlucht, im Vordergrund ist ein Weg.
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    Weichtalhaus and climbing garden

    The Weichtalhaus is the place to go for climbers. After your tour, simply stop by and stay overnight at the Naturfreundehaus Weichtalhaus.

Travelling by public transport

  1. From Vienna or Graz by train to Payerbach-Reichenau railway station
  2. From Payerbach-Reichenau railway station to the valley station of the Rax cable car with the public bus (341) or individually with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax

Stops in the Höllental valley