Hollensteinrunde

©Wiener Alpen/Sophie Menegaldo

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2,68 km
Ascent: 87 m elevation gain
Descent: 87 m elevation gain

Experience Reichenau, in this case Prein an der Rax, on a leisurely walk, a short Nordic walking or running tour.

Starting point of the tour: Prein information kiosk
Tour destination: Prein information kiosk

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2,68 km
Ascent: 87 m elevation gain
Descent: 87 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
4/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point659 m
Highest point750 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops

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Description

Whether you are just looking for a leisurely stroll, a Nordic walking tour or a run: the Hollensteinrunde is something for everyone. Passing many viewpoints, you can enjoy a fantastic view of Prein an der Rax and the surrounding landscape.

safety instructions Make sure the chosen route matches your experience and fitness level. Check the weather forecast in advance.Running tips:Start slowly to gently get your circulation going. Take a short break with stretching exercises after about 10 minutes. Vary the pace to increase performance gains. Avoid overexertion especially on steep sections; better to walk if you lack basic fitness. Follow warm-up and cool-down phases. Let the run wind down and avoid stretching too intensely afterwards!
Equipment Wear suitable clothing and good running shoes. Remember rain and sun protection. Bring enough to drink.
Route description The starting point is the Prein information kiosk. Take the state road L135 downhill to the Raxalpenhof, turn right over the bridge into the Hollensteingraben. Opposite the football field turn left and continuously go uphill on the forest road. Follow this road straight ahead. Go straight ahead at the 1st crossroads – this path section is lined with several wayside shrines – then turn right downhill at the next crossroads. Pass the football field again to return to the starting point.
Parking Parking is available around Scharfegger's Raxalpenhof.
Getting there A2 to Seebenstein junction - S6 to Gloggnitz - B27 to Reichenau, through Reichenau and then on to Prein.
Public transport Take the Southern Railway to Payerbach-Reichenau. Buses run regularly between Payerbach-Reichenau station and the starting point.

Recommended period

Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960
Tourism office Reichenau, Hauptstraße 63, 2651 Reichenau an der Rax, +43 / 2666 / 52865

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026