Winter walk in the Reichenau villa district

Caution, this winter hiking trail may not be completely cleared in snowy conditions and can have slippery spots. Use at your own risk!

Especially in winter, special caution applies when moving in the mountains. Make sure your chosen route matches your mountain experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly and rapidly. Always start appropriately equipped (e.g., hat, gloves…). Keep in mind that it gets dark as early as 4:00 pm in winter.

Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and planned return before you start.

Always bring appropriate hiking maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for the hike, and bring sun and rain protection, as well as water and a light snack. Bring your cell phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140

The starting point for this leisurely hike is the municipal office in Reichenau. The trail leads along Schulgasse and continues through Hans-Wallner-Straße. Follow this street until you reach the entrance to Schloss Rothschild. Turn right, then immediately left again at the wooden cross onto Kletschkagasse. Walk along the wall of Schloss Rothschild, past the Matthias Schönerer Chapel, to Wartholzstraße. From Wartholzstraße, turn right at the roundabout back onto Schulgasse, then continue left along Hans Wallner Straße, past Erlangerplatz, to Reichenau Castle. From here, continue along Thalhofstraße, past the Rudolfsvilla until you catch a view of the impressive Thalhof. Now turn right onto a small path that crosses Schneedörfelstraße and leads to the Kurpark. The Kurpark is located directly in front of the Reichenau municipal office.

Parking spaces are available in the parking lane in front of the municipal office and next to the spa park.

By car, Reichenau is reachable from Vienna or Graz via the A2 South Motorway to Seebenstein junction and the S6 Semmering expressway to the Gloggnitz exit in about one hour.

Take the train to Payerbach-Reichenau station and then the regional bus 341 or 342 to Reichenau. Or conveniently take the RUFbus Semmering-Rax to stop 30 (supermarket parking Spar), which is directly opposite the municipal office.

Enjoy a hot chocolate and homemade pastries at Café Nöbauer or the Parkcafe.