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Ötscher

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  • View back to the Rauhen Kamm
    View back to the Rauhen Kamm
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    CURRENT NOTICE: Due to renovation and blasting work, the upper section of the hiking trail to the Ötscherschutzhaus will be closed from October 5 through October 16, 2026, Monday through Friday.
    The trail is open on Saturdays and Sundays! An alternative route is available via the Große Ötscherpiste, starting from the Nestelbergsäge and crossing the imposing Rauhen Kamm (sure-footedness and a head for heights are essential here). 
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    Distance 10 km
    5:30 h
    1,128 m
    1,039 m
    1,884 m
    757 m

    Anyone who has never stood on the Ötscher summit has not seen Lower Austria! Climbing the Mostviertler Altvater via the Rauhen Kamm - yes, we spell it with the venerable stretched H - is considered an outstanding alpine achievement in Austria's largest province. The ascent through the steep beech forest from Raneck is hard on the calves before you reach the Jausenplatzl at the start of the Rauhen Kamm. The trail leads north along the ridge, from where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Mostviertel. A single cemented iron bar helps you over the key section, which looks racier from below than it actually is. Nevertheless, it is a "one" level of difficulty, which means you need your hands to keep your balance.

    After a well-earned snack on the summit plateau, we head down to the Ötscherschutzhaus. For all those who want to take it easy on their knees, you can take the Ötscher lift down into the valley to Lackenhof.

    Author’s recommendation

    Those who want to spare their knees a bit can take the Ötscherlift from the Ötscherschutzhaus back down to the valley at Lackenhof.
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    Lowest point
    757 m
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    Safety information

    Climbing (difficulty level I), surefootedness and a head for heights required!

    Please check in advance for possible trail and road closures in the Naturpark Ötscher-Tormäuer. You can find this information at https://www.naturpark-oetscher.at/aktuelles-top-informiert-im-naturpark

    Tips and suggestions

    Naturpark Ötscher-Tormäuer 02728/ 21 100 www.naturpark-oetscher.at

    Ötscherschutzhaus, Walter Zeilberger 0660/1272 057 . open from May to 26 October. oetscher.schutzhaus@oetk.at

    Mostviertel Tourism 07482/204 44, info@mostviertel.at

    Ybbstaler Alps

    T +43 5/93049

    info@ybbstaler-alpen.at

    www.ybbstaler-alpen.at

    Roadbook

    Starting from the parking lot at Nestelbergsäge, ascend to Bärenlacken, steeply through the beech forest to the entrance of the Rauher Kamm. Follow the path north of the ridge and then a short section directly along the ridge. Then the path crosses the southern flank and returns to the ridge at Herrenstand (memorial cross and trail register). Continue west to the summit cross. Descend over the broad ridge to Hüttenkogel and to the Ötscherschutzhaus (chairlift upper station). Take the lift or the marked trail down to Lackenhof.

    By car back to the starting point at Nestelbergsäge.

    Those who prefer a more leisurely approach can take the lift from Lackenhof and reach the 1893 meter high summit via the broad western hump - walking time from the chairlift upper station about 1.5 hours.

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    Ötscher (summit)
    Rauher Kamm 1761 m
    1873m Ausstiegsgipfel Rauher Kamm
    Ötscher 1893m
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    Lackenhof am Ötscher 3D archery course
    Ötscher mountain railways
    Paragleiten auf Ötscher und Hochkar
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    Directions

    A1 exit Ybbs - B25 to Gaming and further on to Grubberg - turn left towards Langau and Lackenhof - leave a mountain bike or a second car in Lackenhof at the "Großer Ötscher" chairlift - by car, partly on gravel road, to Raneck and down to Nestelbergsäge (parking lot).

    Parking

    Park one car at the lift parking lot, drive with another car to Nestelbergsäge.

    Coordinates

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    47.881959, 15.207503
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    47°52'55.1"N 15°12'27.0"E
    UTM
    33T 515514 5303201
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Hiking map Naturpark Ötscher-Tormäuer,

    www.naturpark-oetscher.at

    Equipment

    sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, drinks and snacks


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    5:30 h
    Ascent
    1,128 m
    Descent
    1,039 m
    Highest point
    1,884 m
    Lowest point
    757 m
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