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The best mountain hikes in Lower Austria

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Austria? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in Lower Austria to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in Lower Austria.

Last updated: December 13, 2025

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1. Großer Ötscher Summit – Ötscher Summit loop from Lackenhof

17.0km

07:20

1,100m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Fadensteig Trail – Kaiserstein Summit Monument loop from Puchberg am Schneeberg

14.7km

07:14

1,220m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Preinerwand Cross (1783 m) – Bachingerbründl Spring loop from Altenberg an der Rax

7.68km

04:22

840m

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4. Fadensteig (Schneeberg Ascent Route) – Fadensteig Trail loop from Puchberg am Schneeberg

11.5km

06:27

1,190m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5. Neue Seehütte – Waxriegelhaus loop from Altenberg an der Rax

10.1km

04:58

850m

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6. Mountaineering loop from Grünbach am Schneeberg

4.53km

01:55

270m

Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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7. Fadensteig Trail – Edelweisshütte (1235 m) loop from Puchberg am Schneeberg

9.40km

05:44

1,060m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8. Ottohaus (1,642 m) – Höllentalaussicht loop from Naßwald

15.0km

07:30

1,140m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9. Preiner Gscheid Pass – Karl-Ludwig House (Raxalpe) loop from Altenberg an der Rax

7.88km

03:26

720m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Preinerwand Cross (1783 m) – Waxriegelhaus loop from Prein an der Rax

13.0km

06:08

1,120m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best mountain hikes in Lower Austria

1. Großer Ötscher Summit – Ötscher Summit loop from Lackenhof

2. Fadensteig Trail – Kaiserstein Summit Monument loop from Puchberg am Schneeberg

3. Preinerwand Cross (1783 m) – Bachingerbründl Spring loop from Altenberg an der Rax

4. Fadensteig (Schneeberg Ascent Route) – Fadensteig Trail loop from Puchberg am Schneeberg

5. Neue Seehütte – Waxriegelhaus loop from Altenberg an der Rax

6. Mountaineering loop from Grünbach am Schneeberg

7. Fadensteig Trail – Edelweisshütte (1235 m) loop from Puchberg am Schneeberg

8. Ottohaus (1,642 m) – Höllentalaussicht loop from Naßwald

9. Preiner Gscheid Pass – Karl-Ludwig House (Raxalpe) loop from Altenberg an der Rax

10. Preinerwand Cross (1783 m) – Waxriegelhaus loop from Prein an der Rax

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