Hollenstein loop in winter

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2,74 km
Ascent: 89 m elevation gain
Descent: 89 m elevation gain

The Hollenstein loop, starting from Prein an der Rax, is a leisurely walking route in the middle of nature and away from the hectic bustle.

Starting point of the tour: Hiking starting point Prein / Raxalpenhof
Tour destination: Hiking starting point Prein / Raxalpenhof

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2,74 km
Ascent: 89 m elevation gain
Descent: 89 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
3/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point659 m
Highest point752 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus

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Description

The Hollenstein loop leads from the Raxalpenhof in Prein through the Preinrotte continuing over forest roads and passes numerous viewpoints with views of Prein and the Rax.

Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description The starting point is the hiking starting area in Prein an der Rax, at Scharfegger's Raxalpenhof. Walk down the country road past the Raxalpenhof and turn right over the bridge into the Preinrotte towards Hollensteingraben. Opposite the football pitch, turn left uphill into Forststraße. Now follow the path and watch out for the yellow signposts. The route first goes a short way uphill before continuing comfortably on a flat path. After some time, the path leads downhill again, past the football pitch and back to the starting point.Please note that the path is not always cleared during heavy snowfall and slippery spots may occur.
Parking Parking spaces are available around Scharfegger's Raxalpenhof.
Getting there From Vienna, take the A2 South Motorway to the S6 Semmering Expressway and take the Gloggnitz exit. Drive on the B27 towards Payerbach/Reichenau and then towards Prein an der Rax. From Graz, take the S6 Semmering Expressway and take the Gloggnitz exit. Drive on the B27 towards Payerbach/Reichenau and then towards Prein an der Rax.
Public transport Travel by train to the Payerbach-Reichenau station. From there, take the bus line 342 to the stop "Prein an der Rax Ortsmitte", where the hiking starting point is also located. Alternatively, you can individually book a ride with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax, which will take you to the hiking starting point.RUFbus stops along the way:PB6 Payerbach stationRE10 Raxalpenhof PreinMore info: www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Refreshments at the Raxalpenhof

Recommended period

Current weather in Prein an der Rax

4° to 5°

Today, 11.02.2026

Light rain

Wind speed1,5 km/h

2° to 8°

Tomorrow, 12.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed1,7 km/h

Refreshment option:

Raxalpenhof

Further information:

Tourism office Reichenau, tourismus@reichenau.at, +43 2666 52865

Tourism association Semmering-Rax-Schneeberg, +43 660 900 88 22