View from the Preiner Wand – Preinerwand Summit Cross loop from Katastralgemeinde Prein

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View from the Preiner Wand – Preinerwand Summit Cross loop from Katastralgemeinde Prein

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View from the Preiner Wand – Preinerwand Summit Cross loop from Katastralgemeinde Prein

06:00

13.6km

1,070m

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 4, 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 3.90 km for 5 m

After 4.07 km for 7 m

After 4.17 km for 596 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.39 km

Bachingerbründl Spring

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A source of refreshment in between.

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4.86 km

From this vantage point, you have a wonderful view of the Schneealpe. This striking mountain range, with its gentle plateaus and steep cliffs, stands out impressively from its surroundings. A panorama that showcases the diversity of Vienna's local mountains and invites you to pause for a moment.

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5.13 km

View of Habsburghaus

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5.15 km

View from the Preiner Wand

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From the Preiner Wand, an impressive view opens up over the Rax Plateau, the deeply incised valleys, and all the way to the Vienna Basin. The steep cliffs make this one of the most spectacular vantage points in the region. A place that truly showcases the character of the Rax and is a definite invitation to linger.

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5.24 km

Preinerwand Summit Cross

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South of the Great Höllental a ridge over the Preinerwand (1783 m above sea level) to Reichenau. The area to Höllental is also heavily divided into ridges and valleys.

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5.86 km

Rax Plateau

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The Rax Plateau is a vast plateau at an altitude of approximately 1,500 to 2,000 meters. Green alpine meadows, karst landscapes, and impressive cliffs alternate here. Numerous trails offer magnificent views in all directions – an impressive piece of mountain scenery that makes the Rax so special.

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6.30 km

New Lake Hut

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The Neue Seehütte (also Seehütte or Höllentaler Holzknechthütte) is an ÖTK mountain hut and is located on the high plateau of the Rax at 1,643 meters in Lower Austria. It lies at the foot of the Trinksteinsattel and west of the Preinerwand.

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