Sonnleitenrunde

©Wiener Alpen/Christian Kremsl

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2,35 km
Duration: 0:40 h
Ascent: 70 m elevation gain
Descent: 70 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: Information kiosk Prein
Tour destination: Information kiosk Prein

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2,35 km
Duration: 0:40 h
Ascent: 70 m elevation gain
Descent: 70 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point636 m
Highest point714 m

Round tour
Stage tour
With refreshment stops

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Description

Whether you're just looking for a leisurely stroll, a Nordic walking tour or a run: the Sonnleitenrunde in Prein has something for everyone. Passing many viewpoints, you can enjoy a fantastic view of Prein and the surrounding landscape.

safety instructions Make sure that the route you choose corresponds to your experience and fitness level. Check the weather forecast in advance.Running tips:Start slowly to gradually get your circulation going. Take a short break with stretching exercises after about 10 minutes. Vary the pace to increase performance gain. Avoid overexertion, especially on steep sections — better to walk if your basic fitness is not sufficient. Include warm-up and cool-down phases. Let your run wind down and avoid stretching too hard afterwards!
Equipment Wear appropriate clothing and good running shoes. Think of rain and sun protection. Take enough to drink with you.
Route description The starting point is the information kiosk Prein. Uphill along the street past the fire station and the Kaiserhof. Then turn right, cross the bridge and go uphill on the right past the farm to Sonnleitenstraße, which is crossed. Continue straight on a path to a junction, turn right down the street, before the bridge turn right, follow the stream slightly uphill, cross Sonnleitenstraße, continue straight to a bridge, here turn left and follow L135 back to the starting point.
Parking There are parking spaces available in the area of the Schlossplatz.
Getting there A2 to Seebenstein junction - S6 to Gloggnitz - B27 to Schlossplatz in Reichenau
Public transport Take the Southern Railway (Südbahn) to Payerbach-Reichenau. Buses run at regular intervals 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