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    ©© NÖW/Robert Herbst

Car-free to the hiking paradise on the Rax

Getting here by train, bus and cable car is so easy

If you want to get to the Rax, you don't need a car. Travelling by public transport is uncomplicated, fast and convenient. It takes around 90 minutes from Vienna directly to the valley station and then 8 minutes from the valley to the plateau.

  • From Vienna or Graz by train to Payerbach-Reichenau railway station
  • From Payerbach-Reichenau railway station to the valley station of the Rax cable car: public bus (341) or individually with theRUFbus Semmering-Rax (stop RE26) daily from 08:30 to 18:00
  • Take the cable car to the high plateau in just 8 minutes

"ÖBB Plus" combined ticket

With the "ÖBB Plus" combined ticket" save money - if you book the journey on the Rax cable car at the same time as your ÖBB ticket, you will not only enjoy a fantastic trip over mountain and valley, but also save money.

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Car-free hikes on the Rax

  • The majestic mountains of the Rax invite you to unforgettable hiking adventures. A breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape stretches across green meadows and rugged rocks, shimmering in gentle hills and deep valleys. Here, where nature is in full bloom, you can feel the freedom and tranquillity of the mountains.
    ©Martin Matula
    • DifficultyDifficult
    • Distance6,97 km
    • Duration3:53 h

    Törlweg Hirschwang-Ottohaus

    Hiking tour Starting from Hirschwang an der Rax
  • The gentle hills of the Rax glow in the warm light of the evening sun, while the colorful wildflowers in the foreground sway gently in the wind. A feeling of freedom and adventure pervades the air, perfect for a relaxed hike or a leisurely hut hopping.
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/Robert Herbst
    • DifficultyDifficult
    • Distance17,93 km
    • Duration5:50 h

    Hut-hopping on the Raxalpe (Variant 1)

    Hiking tour Starting from Hirschwang an der Rax, Rax cable car valley station
  • Freedom cross on the Jakobskogel
    ©Unknown
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance4,71 km

    Hike to Jakobskogel (Rax)

    Hiking tour Starting from Mountain station Rax cable car
  • The gentle hills of the Vienna Alps glow in the warm light of a summer's day. A clear sky and the fresh mountain air invite you to enjoy the breathtaking view and experience the tranquillity of nature.
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/Robert Herbst.
    • DifficultyDifficult
    • Distance14,28 km
    • Duration4:37 h

    Hut hopping on the Raxalpe (Variant 1b)

    Hiking tour Starting from Hirschwang an der Rax, valley station Rax cable car
  • Surrounded by lush meadows and majestic mountains, the idyllic hut invites you to take a well-deserved rest. The clear air and the gentle lapping of the water create a harmonious atmosphere that captivates hikers.
    ©Martin Matula
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance11,41 km
    • Duration3:33 h

    Hut hopping on the Raxalpe (Variant 1c)

    Hiking tour Starting from Hirschwang an der Rax, valley station Rax cable car
  • A picturesque hiking trail leads through the rolling hills, surrounded by lush greenery and majestic mountains. The fresh mountain air and the gentle babbling of a nearby stream invite you to unwind and enjoy the beauty of nature.
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/Franziska Consolati
    • DifficultyDifficult
    • Distance17,97 km

    Hut hopping on the Raxalpe (Variant 3)

    Hiking tour Starting from Preiner Gscheid
  • The golden rays of the sun break through the clouds and bathe the majestic mountains in a warm light. A breathtaking view of the rolling hills and dense forests invites you to enjoy the fresh mountain air and unwind.
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/Robert Herbst
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance5,98 km

    Rax Views route

    Hiking tour Starting from Hirschwang an der Rax, valley station Rax cable car
  • Mountain landscape on the Rax with striking rock formations, hiking trails and a refuge under a blue sky.
    ©Wiener Alpen/www.eva-gruber.com
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance10,90 km

    Hut hopping on the Raxalpe (variant 2)

    Hiking tour Starting from Hirschwang an der Rax, valley station Rax cable car

7Refreshment tips on the Rax

  • Mountain inn on the Rax with views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/ Joel Eggimann
  • Habsburghaus from the outside
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/Joel Eggimann
  • A wooden hut in a green meadow with flowers and trees in the background.
    ©Richard Waidhofer
  • Panoramic view of a mountain hut with surrounding peaks under a blue sky.
    ©Wiener Alpen/Bene Croy
  • Waxriegelhaus from the outside
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/Joel Eggimann