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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.

Die Raxseilbahn schwebt majestätisch über die grünen Wiesen und Wälder, während die atemberaubende Aussicht auf die umliegenden Berge und Täler die Herzen der Besucher höher schlagen lässt. Hier, inmitten der Wiener Alpen, entfaltet sich die Schönheit des Bergsommers in voller Pracht und lädt zu unvergesslichen Erlebnissen ein.
©© Niederösterreich Werbung/Martin Matula

Car-free hikes on the Rax

  • Guests relax in red lounge chairs overlooking the rock face near the Ottohaus on the Rax
    ©Wiener Alpen/Sophie Menegaldo
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance6,32 km
    • Duration1:44 h

    Rax Views route

    Hiking tour Starting from Raxalpen Mountain Inn, Rax Areal Ropeway Summit Station
  • 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
    • Distance17,56 km
    • Duration6:34 h

    Hut hopping on the Raxalpe (Variant 3)

    Hiking tour Starting from Preiner Gscheid
  • 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
  • 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
  • Evening atmosphere over the Rax mountain range with a hiking trail
    ©Wiener Alpen/Sophie Menegaldo
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance4,94 km
    • Duration1:32 h

    Hike to Jakobskogel (Rax)

    Hiking tour Starting from Mountain station Rax cable car
  • Hiking trail through mountain pines to the rocky peaks of the Rax
    ©Wiener Alpen/Sophie Menegaldo
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance11,17 km
    • Duration3:38 h

    Hut hopping on the Raxalpe (variant 2)

    Hiking tour Starting from Mountain inn Raxalpe, Rax Cable Car Summit Station
  • Hikers on a trail through the alpine landscape of the Rax
    ©Wiener Alpen/Sophie Menegaldo
    • 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
  • The gentle hills of the Rax rise majestically above the clouds, while the sun shines gently on the green meadow. Here, in the midst of untouched nature, a breathtaking backdrop unfolds that enchants hikers and nature lovers alike.
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/Michal Petrů
    • DifficultyDifficult
    • Distance6,97 km
    • Duration3:53 h

    Törlweg Hirschwang-Ottohaus

    Hiking tour Starting from Hirschwang an der Rax

7Refreshment tips on the Rax

  • Panoramic view of a mountain hut with surrounding peaks under a blue sky.
    ©Wiener Alpen/Bene Croy
  • New mountain hut on the Rax, nestled among mountain pines and alpine vegetation
    ©Wiener Alpen/Sophie Menegaldo
  • The Ottohaus shines in warm colors in the winter landscape, while the snow-capped mountains tower majestically in the background. The tranquil atmosphere invites you to enjoy the fresh mountain air and experience the beauty of the Vienna Alps.
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/Sebastian Scheichl
  • Cozy dining room with laid tables, wooden furniture and green tiled wall.
    ©Scharfgger´s Raxalpen Resort
  • A log cabin on the Rax, surrounded by dense mountain forest
    ©Wiener Alpen/Sophie Menegaldo
  • Habsburghaus from the outside
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/Joel Eggimann