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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

05:28

10.7km

1,020m

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: July 17, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

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

After 2.86 km for 65 m

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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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1.79 km

Gretchensteig Trail

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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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2.90 km

Wetterkogel

Highlight • Summit

Gorgeous, the climb is behind me ;-)

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4.02 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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5.25 km

Lajos Hauer Memorial near the Rax Church

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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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5.30 km

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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5.56 km

Karl-Ludwig Hut

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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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8.57 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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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.57 km

3.57 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.33 km

4.02 km

878 m

499 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,980 m)

Lowest point (1,070 m)

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Friday 17 July

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Comments

May 31, 2022,👣👣RAX - Fuchslochsteig auffi & Waxriegelsteig owi

5h30 walking time
Fuchslochsteig only to be recommended!!

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March 28, 2022,#2022-023 Rax-Schneeberg-Gruppe - Raxalpe über „Gretschisteig“ / Waxriegelsteig (Zum Mittagessen ins Karl-Ludwig-Haus)

🌄 Preiner Gscheid (1070 m)
🌄 Wetterkogel (1829 m)
🌄 Karl Ludwig House (1804 m)
🌄 Predigtstuhl (1902 m)
🌄 Wax bar house (1361 m)

After I actually wanted to go to the Rax on Saturday, but couldn't motivate myself to do so, I now do a short lap today.

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May 31, 2022,#2022-033 Rax-Schneeberg-Gruppe - Raxalpe über Fuchslochsteig / Waxriegelsteig (Zum Mittagessen ins Karl-Ludwig-Haus II)

🌄 Preiner Gscheid (1070 m)
🌄 Heukuppe (2007 m)
🌄 Wetterkogel (1829 m)
🌄 Karl Ludwig House (1804 m)
🌄 Predigtstuhl (1902 m)
🌄 Wax bar house (1361 m)

Short round before the night shift. Thanks to Gerhard for the pleasant day.

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March 18, 2023,#2023-014 Rax-Schneeberg-Gruppe - Raxalpe (Und jährlich grüßt der Gretchensteig)

🅿 Preiner Gscheid (1070 m)
🧗‍♀️ Gretchensteig (Diff. A)
🌄 Wetterkogel (1829 m)
🏠 Karl Ludwig House (1804 m)
🌄 Predigtstuhl (1902 m)
🏠 Wax bar house (1361 m)

Tour guide: Michael W.

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

Preiner Gscheid Pass (1070 m)

Gretchensteig Trail

Wetterkogel

Hay dome

Lajos Hauer Memorial near the Rax Church

Rax Chapel (Raxkirchlein)

Karl-Ludwig Hut

Waxriegelhaus (1,361 m)

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