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: March 18, 2026

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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 2.90 km for 807 m

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182 m

Weichtalhaus Alpine Training and Climbing Center

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The Weichtalhaus (653 meters) is located in the Höllental between Rax and Schneeberg. The three-storey hut is used, among other things, as a training and climbing center for Naturfreunde Wien. …

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859 m

Schönbrunnerstiege

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The Schönbrunnerstiege, an impressively long (about 160 steps) steeply inclined iron ladder, is the entrance to the Great Höllental. The route continues on a comfortable path, which widens later to …

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3.11 km

Kleine Teufelsbadstube

Cave Entrance

6.51 km

Here you have to decide - where should I turn - Ottohaus, New Seehütte, Wachthüttekamm, Weichtalhaus, Dirnbacherhütte, Klobentörl, Gloggnitzerhütte, Karl Ludwighaus, Habsburgerhaus or the wonderful "Höllentalaussicht".

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6.80 km

Ottohaus Mountain Lodge

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The classic climb to the Rax plateau (and many other routes) takes you to the central Otto-Schutzhaus. A legend and definitely worth a visit. Right behind the house is the Jakobskogel, which is worth climbing just for the wonderful view.

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6.92 km

Vilma-Haid Viewpoint

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Vilma-Haid-Aussicht is a viewpoint in Lower Austria. Vilma-Haid-Aussicht is situated close to Jakobskogelschacht, and close to Benesch-Denkmal.

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8.39 km

Höllental Viewpoint

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The Höllentalaussicht is a rock outcrop on the Rax. In 1610 m above sea level, it provides a great view of the almost vertically sloping Great Höllental.
The Höllentalaussicht lies …

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12.6 km

View of Höllental Valley

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Easy tour that can also be done in winter - watch out for the ladders, there is a slight risk of slipping

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13.1 km

Wachthüttelkamm (Diff A)

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Wachthüttelkam ( bergwandern.com/touren/klettersteig/wachthuettelkamm )

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15.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.06 km

4.46 km

3.62 km

797 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.54 km

4.77 km

2.68 km

931 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weichtalhaus Alpine Training and Climbing Center

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Ottohaus Mountain Lodge

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View of Höllental Valley

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