As you pass by the lookout points, you'll enjoy a fantastic view of the Rax, the Schneeberg, and the surrounding countryside.
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Reichenauer Schloss-StubenBäckerei-Café-Konditorei Nöbauer
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Tips and suggestions
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Vienna Alps in Lower Austria - Semmering Rax
Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960
Reichenau Tourist Office, Hauptstraße 63, 2651 Reichenau an der Rax, +43 / 2666 / 52865
Places to Stop for Refreshments:
Roadbook
Start at the sign on Schlossplatz, pass the Nöbauer pastry shop, cross the Johannesbrücke, go through Erlangerpark, cross Hauptstraße at the bus stop, and continue onto Hans-Wallner-Straße, following it to the entrance of Schloss Rothschild. Turn left over the Grünstingbach stream, then turn left again and follow Hinterleitenstraße uphill to the Flackl farmhouse. Pass the garage on the left, then turn right above the farm building, cross the Hinterleitenbach stream, and head toward the Flackl-Wirt inn. Turn left immediately below the inn and continue straight ahead until you reach a fork in the road. Here, keep to the right, continue downhill through the ditch and over the wooden bridge. Take the forest path uphill, then follow the road to the right until you reach Orthofstraße. Turn right, pass the house, and head downhill to the right across the meadow (detour to the Kletschka lookout point). After passing the houses, turn right onto the meadow and forest path until you reach Kletschkagasse. Turn right and follow the wall of Schloss Rothschild to the “Schönerer Kreuz,” cross the street, turn onto Hans Wallner-Straße, and return to the starting point.
Galerie 11er Haus
Reichenauer Kultursommer
Rothschild
Reichenauer Schloss-Stuben
Bäckerei-Café-Konditorei Nöbauer
Public transport
Take the Südbahn to the Payerbach-Reichenau station . Buses run at regular intervals between the station and Erlangerplatz. (About a 5-minute walk to the castle.) Alternatively, book a private ride with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax.
RUFbus stops along the route:
- PB6 Payerbach-Reichenau Station
- RE36 Medical Center/Erlangerplatz
- RE37 Reichenau Castle
- RE34 Flackl-Wirt
- RE19 Kletschkahöhe
- RE35 Reichenau Elementary School
For more information , see the ÖBB schedule
Directions
From Vienna, take the A2 Südautobahn to the S6 Semmering Expressway and take the Gloggnitz exit. Continue on the B27 to Reichenau and turn right at Erlangerplatz.
From Graz, take the S6 Semmering Expressway and exit at Gloggnitz. Continue on the B27 to Reichenau and turn right at Erlangerplatz.
Parking
Parking spaces are available in the area around Schlossplatz.
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Equipment
Wear appropriate clothing and good running shoes. Be sure to bring rain gear and sunscreen. Bring plenty to drink.
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