Ottohaus Mountain Lodge – Törlweg Rock Arch loop from Preiner Gscheid

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Ottohaus Mountain Lodge – Törlweg Rock Arch loop from Preiner Gscheid

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Ottohaus Mountain Lodge – Törlweg Rock Arch loop from Preiner Gscheid

07:29

16.6km

1,410m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: August 1, 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 3.62 km for 5 m

After 3.79 km for 7 m

After 3.90 km for 596 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.15 km

View of the Rax Mountains

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From this vantage point, a sweeping view of the Rax opens up. The striking rock faces and expansive plateau impressively showcase the character of Vienna's local mountain. A panorama that …

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6.03 km

Trail Through Mountain Pines

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The path winds its way through mountain pines, idyllically through the dense, gnarled mountain pine fields of the Rax. The low pines line the path and lend this section a …

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6.56 km

Jakobskogel Summit Cross

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Arrived from the Törlweg and Ottohaus you arrive here at the Jakobskogel. In addition to the summit cross, you can enjoy a fantastic view of Payerbach-Reichenau. A Rax classic!

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6.94 km

The classic climb to the Rax plateau (and many other routes) takes you to the central Otto-Schutzhaus. A legend and definitely worth a visit. Right behind the house is the Jakobskogel, which is worth climbing just for the wonderful view.

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6.96 km

View of the Rax from Seeweg

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From the lakeside path, a particularly beautiful view of the Rax opens up. Across forests and meadows, you can see the striking rock faces and the expansive plateau of the …

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7.65 km

Törlweg Rock Arch

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Rocky steps lead you up to the Törlweg breakthrough, a stone gate in an incredible location. The summit of the Törl towers 1,607 meters high, a few steps away you can fortify yourself in the Otto shelter.

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7.77 km

Törlweg switchbacks at Törlkopf

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An ascent classic on the Rax Plateau and not in vain popular with young and old. On weekends rather overcrowded. Before the Törl also pay attention to the via ferrata!

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8.83 km

View of the Mürz Valley

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From this vantage point, a sweeping view of the Mürztal Valley opens up. Far below, the villages lie nestled between rolling hills and the region's striking mountains. A worthwhile place to pause and enjoy the expanse of the valley.

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16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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