Hut hopping on the Raxalpe (Variant 3)

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 17,97 km
Ascent: 886 m elevation gain
Descent: 886 m elevation gain

***** Attention: Renaturalization works and forestry work are taking place on the path between Preiner Gscheid and Waxriegelhaus. Please use the ascent via the forest road or Rettenbachgraben!! **** Rax hut circular route from Preiner Gscheid via Karl-Ludwig-Haus, Habsburghaus and Seehütte. Return via Waxriegelhaus to Preiner Gscheid. NOTE: Please check the current opening hours of Habsburghaus before starting your route!

Starting point of the tour: Preiner Gscheid
Tour destination: Preiner Gscheid

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 17,97 km
Ascent: 886 m elevation gain
Descent: 886 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
6/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
6/6

Lowest point1072 m
Highest point1890 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children

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Description

This fifth variant of hut jumping on the Rax starts at Preiner Gscheid, leads up to the Habsburghaus, via the new Seehütte and the Göbl-Kühn-Steig back to Edelweißhütte.

Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for the route, take sun and rain protection, as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the emergency number of the mountain rescue: 140
Route description We start the hike at Preiner Gscheid. Past the Karl-Ludwig-Haus, continue up to the Habsburghaus. From there, head south over the Trinksteinsattel. From the new Seehütte, we hike down the Göbl-Kühn-Steig to Waxriegelhaus. The last section takes us back to Preiner Gscheid along the forest road. Please do not cross the "old ski slope" or walk off-trail. Due to erosion damage, this section needs to recover.
Parking Parking is available at Preiner Gscheid.
Public transport Take the train to Payerbach-Reichenau station.Then take the Regional Bus 342 from Payerbach-Reichenau station to Preiner Gescheid or book a ride with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax (stop 132)More information and timetables can be found at fahrplan.oebb.at and anachb.vor.at.
Editor’s tip Collect feelings of happiness - Collect hiking pins: Collect the "Hut Jumping Hiking Pin" during your hike from hut to hut.