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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At the Preinerwand Cross (1,783 m), you reach one of the most striking vantage points in the Rax. From here, the view extends far over the Vienna Basin, the surrounding valleys, and, on a clear day, all the way to the peaks of the Alps. An impressive spot that rewards the climb with an unforgettable panorama.

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1. Seehütte, Preinerwand Cross, and Ottohaus Trail

11.8km

03:34

340m

Hike to the Preinerwand Peak in the Rax-Schneeberg Group, a moderate 7.3-mile route with panoramic views and rock formations.

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2. Preinerwand Summit Cross – Waxriegelhaus (1,361 m) loop from Preiner Gscheid

14.1km

06:08

1,060m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. View from the Preiner Wand – Preinerwand Summit Cross loop from Katastralgemeinde Prein

13.6km

06:00

1,070m

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

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Elevation 1,770 m

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Location: Reichenau an der Rax, Bezirk Neunkirchen, Lower Austria, Austria

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Preinerwand Summit Cross

1. Seehütte, Preinerwand Cross, and Ottohaus Trail

2. Preinerwand Summit Cross – Waxriegelhaus (1,361 m) loop from Preiner Gscheid

3. View from the Preiner Wand – Preinerwand Summit Cross loop from Katastralgemeinde Prein

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