Törlweg Hirschwang-Ottohaus

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 6,32 km
Ascent: 1138 m elevation gain

Hike from Hirschwang via the Knappenhof to the Ottohaus on the Raxalpe

Starting point of the tour: Hirschwang an der Rax
Tour destination: Ottohaus on the Rax

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 6,32 km
Ascent: 1138 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point498 m
Highest point1638 m

Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus

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Description

High up on the Rax! The Ottohaus, situated at an altitude of 1644 meters, has stood on the Raxalpe since 1893 and has attracted numerous hikers ever since. Even Sigmund Freud visited and spent the night in the rustic Ottohaus. It takes around 3 hours to walk from Hirschwang via the Knappenberg, past the Knappenhof to the mountain hut. The route lies directly on the trail along the Wiener Alpenbogen - Arc of the Viennese Alps (trail). You can also start from Payerbach or Reichenau and follow the blue signs for the Wiener Alpenbogen - Arc of the Viennese Alps (trail). The Ottohaus is part of the "hut hopping" hike on the Rax, which means you can also reach the Ottohaus in a short time from the Raxalalpen Berggasthof, which is located directly at the summit station of the Rax Areal Ropeway.

The Ottohaus invites you to linger: whether for an overnight stay, a rest with a view of the 4,000 square meter Rax Alpine Garden with 200 typical plant species of the Rax and Schneeberg region or for refreshments - there is no way around the Ottohaus.

safety instructions Good preparationCareful planning is essential for hikes – the route must be well planned and the weather conditions must be checked before starting each hike.For good surefootedness, choose appropriate footwear and adjust your pace to your physical condition. Allow enough time for the route and take breaks. Pack enough drinks and snacks in your hiking backpack.Stay on marked paths and avoid shortcuts to minimize disorientation, falls, and rockfall.For family hikes, adults are always responsible for the children. The playful discovery of the landscape should be done with great consideration for the safety of the children.Respect the environment and the beauty of nature with its flora and fauna. Please do not litter but take everything back home for proper disposal.8 Basic Rules in the Mountains
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 small snack. Take your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description The hiking route starts in Hirschwang via Emil von Linhart Gasse, passing the Henriettenkapelle uphill. After the paved road, the path turns left and leads to another paved road, which you follow straight ahead. After some time, you reach Knappenberg, stay on the left path for about 800 m, then make a sharp right turn. Cross the street and continue on the hiking trail. At the next opportunity, a path leads off to the left. At the next fork, keep right and go up the Törlweg through some hairpin bends. The destination is the Ottohaus.
Parking Shortly before the Rax cable car in Hirschwang, there is a parking lot (P5) for hikers on the left.WARNING: There are no parking spaces at Knappenhof.
Getting there From Vienna take the Südautobahn A2 to the S6 Semmering expressway and exit at Gloggnitz. Follow B27 to Reichenau an der Rax and continue to Hirschwang. Shortly before the Rax cable car, there is a parking lot for hikers on the left.From Graz take the S35 or A2 to the S6 Semmering expressway and exit at Gloggnitz. Follow B27 to Reichenau an der Rax and continue to Hirschwang. Shortly before the Rax cable car, there is a parking lot for hikers on the left.
Public transport Take the Südbahn to Payerbach-Reichenau. Between Payerbach-Reichenau station and the nearby station "Hirschwang an der Rax Emil-von-Linhart-Gasse" Regional Bus 341 (www.vor.at) operates or book the RUFbus Semmering-Rax individually.RUFbus stops:Payerbach-Reichenau Station (35)Wasserleitungsweg ParkingChurch Hirschwang/Herrnhof (14)
Editor’s tip Explore the Rax with a multi-day route and hop from hut to hut on the Rax - find more information here.

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Wiener Alpen in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960

Mountain hut Ottohaus, www.raxalpe.com

Hut hopping on the Rax

Hut opening hours

Letzte Änderung: 19 Mar 2026