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Bezirk Neunkirchen

Reichenau an der Rax

Preiner Gscheid Pass (1070 m) – Waxriegelhaus (1,361 m) loop from Preiner Gscheid

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Bezirk Neunkirchen

Reichenau an der Rax

Preiner Gscheid Pass (1070 m) – Waxriegelhaus (1,361 m) loop from Preiner Gscheid

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5.0

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Preiner Gscheid Pass (1070 m) – Waxriegelhaus (1,361 m) loop from Preiner Gscheid

04:15

8.65km

810m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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 17, 2026

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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 1.82 km for 15 m

After 6.17 km for 45 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

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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2

125 m

Waxriegel Peak

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3

1.60 km

Waxriegelhaus (1,361 m)

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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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4

1.79 km

Entenhügel Viewpoint on Waxriegelkamm

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5

2.28 km

Bergglatzerl Summit

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Nice for a short break for a snack.

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6

3.24 km

Detour on Waxriegelsteig Trail

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B

8.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

2.75 km

2.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

1.86 km

1.26 km

441 m

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