Rax plateau hiking route for beginners

A hiking route on the Rax plateau offers a diverse mountain experience that is accessible via cable car, minimizing the required elevation gain. While the terrain requires certain foot stability, it is suitable for beginners.

The journey involves traveling from Meidling station to Payerbach-Reichenau, followed by a bus connection to the Hirschwang Rax cable car station. Due to high demand during summer holidays, online ticket pre-purchase is recommended. The route provides views of the Schneeberg, though hikers are advised to stick to main marked paths, such as the route via Praterstern, as some secondary paths toward the Höllental viewpoint have become overgrown and difficult to follow.