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Bezirk Neunkirchen
Prein an der Rax

Preinerwand Summit Cross – Hay dome loop from Preiner Gscheid

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Austria
Lower Austria
Bezirk Neunkirchen
Prein an der Rax

Preinerwand Summit Cross – Hay dome loop from Preiner Gscheid

Hard

5.0

(1)

28

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Preinerwand Summit Cross – Hay dome loop from Preiner Gscheid

08:10

17.3km

1,440m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.83 km for 547 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.16 km

Bachingerbründl Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

A source of refreshment in between.

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2

3.77 km

Hans von Haidsteig Via Ferrata

Highlight • Climb

The Haidsteig is probably one of the most famous climbing routes in the Rax massif and is one of the boldest climbing systems in Austria. The Haidsteig overcomes the massif …

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3

4.34 km

Preinerwand Summit Cross

Highlight • Summit

South of the Great Höllental a ridge over the Preinerwand (1783 m above sea level) to Reichenau. The area to Höllental is also heavily divided into ridges and valleys.

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4

5.39 km

New Lake Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Neue Seehütte (also Seehütte or Höllentaler Holzknechthütte) is an ÖTK mountain hut and is located on the high plateau of the Rax at 1,643 meters in Lower Austria. It …

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5

9.62 km

Hay dome

Highlight • Summit

At 2,007 meters, the Heukuppe is the highest peak on the Rax. It can be reached, for example, in a leisurely half-hour climb from the Karl-Ludwig-Haus. A stunning panorama awaits …

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10.9 km

Rax Chapel (Raxkirchlein)

Highlight • Religious Site

The Raxkirchlein was built in 1936 and is located at the foot of the Heukuppe, not far from the Karl-Ludwig-Haus on the Rax. It is now not only a memorial, but also popular as a wedding location for mountaineers.

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12.8 km

Waxriegelhaus (1,361 m)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Waxriegelhaus is located at the Waxriegel near the Siebenbrunnenkessel in the Rax-Schneeberg area in Styria. Built in 1924, the shelter has been continually modernized and is the starting point for many beautiful hikes and climbing tours.

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14.2 km

View of the Preinerwand

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of the big rock face.

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17.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.06 km

4.62 km

2.85 km

2.24 km

547 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.37 km

3.70 km

2.52 km

2.48 km

2.03 km

259 m

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