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Preiner Gscheid Pass (1070 m) – Hay dome loop from Preiner Gscheid

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Preiner Gscheid Pass (1070 m) – Hay dome loop from Preiner Gscheid

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Preiner Gscheid Pass (1070 m) – Hay dome loop from Preiner Gscheid

05:39

12.2km

970m

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: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.53 km for 1.94 km

After 9.34 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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103 m

Preiner Gscheid Pass (1070 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Optimal starting point for tours on the Rax. On nice weekends partly busy. In this case, a paid parking is also available.

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7.46 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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8.72 km

As a popular destination, this refuge offers everything a hiker's or climber's heart desires. But above all, the best food and the same view. A detour to the nearby peaks of Heukuppe or Predigtstuhl is a must!

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8.98 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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9.03 km

Lajos Hauer Memorial near the Rax Church

Highlight • Monument

A memorial stone in the shape of a backpack commemorates Lajos Hauer (1968-2010), who died in an accident near the Rax Church. He was working with wood in his garden.

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9.14 km

Wetterkogel

Highlight • Summit

Gorgeous, the climb is behind me ;-)

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9.14 km

Gretchensteig Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From Preiner Gscheid (1070 m) turn left towards Reissthaler Hütte (not managed). The path leads comfortably uphill through a shady coniferous forest.
At about 1500 meters above sea level, you …

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.60 km

4.50 km

2.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.76 km

2.33 km

1.12 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,980 m)

Lowest point (1,070 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

21°C

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Preiner Gscheid Pass (1070 m) – Hay dome loop from Preiner Gscheid

Preiner Gscheid Pass (1070 m)

Hay dome

Karl-Ludwig Hut

Rax Chapel (Raxkirchlein)

Lajos Hauer Memorial near the Rax Church

Wetterkogel

Gretchensteig Trail

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