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Rax-Schneeberg Crossing

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    From Preiner Gscheid via Heukuppe, Habsburghaus, and Scheibwaldhöhe to Gloggnitzer Hut.

    Down through the Kesselgraben into the Höllental and back up through the Weichtalklamm to the Klosterwappen.

    From there to the Elisabeth Chapel and down to Puchberg via the cog railway hiking trail.

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    Distance 39.4 km
    8:00 h
    2,850 m
    3,400 m
    2,073 m
    539 m
    Several huts for catering along the way.
    Note: Gloggnitzer Hut and Kientaler Hut are not continuously managed.

    Author’s recommendation

    Skipping the Heukuppe and heading directly to Habsburghaus slightly shortens the tour.
    At the Weichtalhaus, you can refill your energy reserves with coffee and cake and check your schedule for the last time.

    From here, you can also get to Payerbach on foot or by bus.
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    Safety information

    The Weichtalklamm contains some ladders and ascents secured with chains or wire ropes.
    You can spice up the ascent from Preiner Gscheid to Karl-Ludwig house with a small path (100m left of the track) - sure-footedness and a head for heights are required.

    Tips and suggestions

    https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rax-Schneeberg-Gruppe

    https://www.semmering-rax.com/wandern-rax-schneeberg

    Roadbook

    Always along well-signposted hiking trails (alternating).

    The last 6km to Puchberg are deliberately pure forest roads to minimize the risk of falling in case of strong fatigue or falling darkness.

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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Preiner Gscheid is easily accessible by scheduled bus from Payerbach Reichenau.

    You can also easily get away from Puchberg by train (even if the tour unexpectedly takes longer than expected).


    Directions

    Best to leave the car in Wiener Neustadt and do the rest by public transport.

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    Wiener Neustadt

    Coordinates

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    47.676328, 15.723318
    DMS
    47°40'34.8"N 15°43'23.9"E
    UTM
    33T 554292 5280579
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    39.4 km
    Duration
    8:00 h
    Ascent
    2,850 m
    Descent
    3,400 m
    Highest point
    2,073 m
    Lowest point
    539 m
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