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Tour Starting from Mountain station of the Rax cable car
Snowshoe hike on the Rax from the Rax cable car mountain station to the Neue Seehütte
Snowshoe hike on the Rax from the Rax cable car mountain station to the Neue Seehütte
The Rax cable car, Austria's oldest passenger cable car, which began operating in 1926, takes you up to the Raxalpe. Once at the top, you are greeted by snow-covered alpine meadows, sweeping views, and fresh, clear mountain air. The Raxalm Berggasthof is the starting point for the snowshoe tour. The Ottohaus is the first hut after the mountain station. Until then, you can enjoy the unique view of the Schneeberg. The last stop, theNeue Seehütte (closed in winter), owes its name to a small lake that disappeared shortly after World War I. You can reach the hut in about 1:45 hours.
Snowshoe hiking exercises the entire body, strengthens the heart and circulation, and promotes blood circulation through movement in the cold winter air.
Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be an enjoyable and safe experience.
Therefore, please note the following:
When choosing a route, make sure that it matches your mountain experience and fitness level. Check the weather forecast in advance. The weather can change surprisingly quickly in the mountains. Therefore, always set off with the appropriate equipment (snowshoes, winter hiking gear). In foggy or windy conditions, hiking on the high plateau is not recommended. Check whether the huts and snack bars you plan to visit along the way are open. Before setting off, inform someone of your chosen route and your planned return time. Stay on marked trails and avoid shortcuts. Be respectful when handling fire and report any possible fires to the fire department immediately. (122) Do not litter and dispose of your trash properly.
8 basic rules for the mountains
CAUTION: Be aware of avalanche danger! → Avalanche warning service Lower Austria
Mountain rescue emergency number: 140
EU emergency number: 122
Always take suitable maps with you. Wear winter clothing suitable for the tour, sturdy shoes (waterproof, covering the ankles), gloves, and a hat. Take sun and rain protection with you, as well as water and a snack. Don't forget your cell phone and save the emergency number for mountain rescue: 140.
The starting point is the valley station of the Rax cable car. In just eight minutes, the cable car takes passengers to the mountain station at 1,547 meters above sea level. From there, the trail follows the red markings via the Gatterlkreuz to the Ottohaus and continues along the Seeweg to the Neue Seehütte (see attached map). The same trail leads back to the mountain station.
Parking spaces are available at the valley station of the Rax cable car.
From Vienna, take the A2 Südautobahn to the S6 Semmering expressway and take the Gloggnitz exit. Take the B27 towards Reichenau an der Rax and continue to Hirschwang.
From Graz, take the S6 Semmering expressway and exit at Gloggnitz. Take the B27 towards Reichenau an der Rax and continue to Hirschwang.
Travel by train to Payerbach-Reichenau station. From there, take bus line 341 to the “Hirschwang an der Rax/Rax-Seilbahn” stop.
Alternatively, you can book an individual trip with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax, which will take you to the cable car.
RUFbus stops along the way:
PB6 Bahnhof Payerbach
RE26 Rax-Seilbahn
More information: www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Tip:
Book your train and cable car tickets together with the ÖBB-Plus Ticket.
Snowshoes and touring poles can be rented at the Raxalm Berggasthof near the mountain station. Please reserve in advance.
Refreshment stops and bases:
Raxalm-Berggasthof: Tel. 02666/52450
Please check the current opening hours of the huts in advance, as these may vary in winter.
Further information:
Rax cable car
Dr. Ewald, Bing-Straße 3
2651 Reichenau an der Rax
Tel. 02666/52497
Vienna Alps in Lower Austria: www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960
Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026