- Brief description
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Winter and snowshoe hiking on the Rax is one of the favourite activities in the region.
- Difficulty
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easy
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Raxalm mountain lodge
- Route
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Berggasthof0.0 km
- Best season
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AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul
- Description
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We go up to the Rax Alps on the Rax cableway, the oldest cableway in Austria, which started operation in 1926. Once you arrive at the top, you are met by snow-covered alpine meadows, fantastic views and healthy, cold mountain air. Starting and ending point of the tour is the Raxalm mountain lodge.
- Directions
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Starting point of the tour is the Raxalm mountain lodge. From there the loop trail goes over the Gatterlkreuz, further in the direction of Gsolhirnsteig. Shortly before the Gsolhirnsteig, the snowshoe trail leads back to the Raxalm mountain lodge.
- Highest point
- 1,615 m
- Endpoint
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Raxalm mountain lodge
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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You need a sporty winter garment (waterproof, windproof and breathable), firm and waterproof winter or hiking boots reaching over your ankle, gloves, a winter hat and sunglasses. A backpack with granola bars and drinks in a thermos for the trip, spare clothes to change, balaclava and a second pair of gloves (mittens), ski goggles and sunscreen.
- Safety instructions
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Mountain rescue emergency number: 140
EU emergency number: 112
For information about avalanches: http://www.lawinenwarndienst-niederoesterreich.at
Your hiking experience in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly enjoyable and safe one. Therefore, please bear the following in mind: Preparation: When choosing a route, make sure it corresponds to your experience and physical fitness level. Check the weather forecast before you set off. The weather can change surprisingly quickly in the mountains. Always take appropriate equipment with you (e.g. rain protection).
Check whether the cabins and snack stations you intend to visit along the way are open. Inform someone before you set off of your chosen route and when you plan to return.
- Additional information
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Raxalm-Berggasthof: Tel. +43 2666/52450 open in the winter as well www.raxalpe.com
Ottohaus: Tel. +43 2666/52402 open during winter in case of nice weather at weekends and on public holidays (catering only)
Neue Seehütte: phone +43 676/7488719 open during winter in case of nice weather at weekends and on public holidays (no overnight stay possible in any of the seasons)
Gloggnitzer Hütte: +43 2662/42962 managed on weekends by club members under simple terms (overnight stay possible)
Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960
Tourist information Reichenau, Tel. +43 2666/52865 www.reichenau.at
Tourist information Payerbach, Tel. +43 2666/52423-12 www.tourismus-payerbach.at
- Directions
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A2 to the Seebenstein intersection - S6 to Gloggnitz - B27 to Hirschwang an der Rax, Rax cableway lower station (at the end of Hirschwang village)
- Public transportation
- Parking
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Parking is available at the lower station of Rax cableway.
- Author
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The tour Gatterlkreuz loop trail (snowshoe route 3) approx. 50 min is used by outdooractive.com provided.
