Preiner Gscheid Pass (1070 m) – Hay dome loop from Preiner Gscheid

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Preiner Gscheid Pass (1070 m) – Hay dome loop from Preiner Gscheid

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Preiner Gscheid Pass (1070 m) – Hay dome loop from Preiner Gscheid

02:04

11.4km

930m

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Hard run. 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: July 17, 2026

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Naturpark Mürzer Oberland

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94 m

Edelweiss Hut (Preiner Gscheid)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Edelweisshütte is a popular meeting point for hikers and bikers on the Preiner Gscheid and can also be reached by bus. The Preiner Gscheid (1,070 meters) is a mountain …

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128 m

Preiner Gscheid Pass (1070 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Optimal starting point for tours on the Rax. On nice weekends partly busy. In this case, a paid parking is also available.

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1.80 km

Siebenbrunnen Meadow

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The simplest and most direct route between the Waxriegelhaus and Preiner Gscheid is via the Siebenbrunnenwiese with its great views.

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3.79 km

Schlangenweg Trail

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Comfortable descent from the Rax plateau. On the way up I prefer one of the easy via ferratas or the direttissima through the Karlgraben.

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4.46 km

The Raxkirchlein was built in 1936 and is located at the foot of the Heukuppe, not far from the Karl-Ludwig-Haus on the Rax. It is now not only a memorial, but also popular as a wedding location for mountaineers.

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5.86 km

Hay dome

Highlight • Summit

At 2,007 meters, the Heukuppe is the highest peak on the Rax. It can be reached, for example, in a leisurely half-hour climb from the Karl-Ludwig-Haus. A stunning panorama awaits …

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7.42 km

Karl-Ludwig Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

As a popular destination, this refuge offers everything a hiker's or climber's heart desires. But above all, the best food and the same view. A detour to the nearby peaks of Heukuppe or Predigtstuhl is a must!

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11.0 km