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Preinerwand Summit Cross – Waxriegelhaus (1,361 m) loop from Preiner Gscheid

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Preinerwand Summit Cross – Waxriegelhaus (1,361 m) loop from Preiner Gscheid

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Preinerwand Summit Cross – Waxriegelhaus (1,361 m) loop from Preiner Gscheid

06:08

14.1km

1,060m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.58 km

View of the Preinerwand

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Nice view of the big rock face.

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5.16 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 …

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5.60 km

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 …

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6.22 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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7.51 km

View of the Seehütte

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Beautiful cottage, delicious cake

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9.90 km

Waxriegel Trail

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Steep climb. In the lower section, mountain pines provide some shade and wind protection. In the upper section, there are more views from both sides of the ridge. At the …

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10.4 km

Waxriegelsteig Trail

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A fairly steep but beautiful and worthwhile trail. The trail mostly runs at a slightly lower elevation between mountain pines, so it heats up quite quickly on sunny days. However, …

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10.9 km

Waxriegelhaus (1,361 m)

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The Waxriegelhaus is located at the Waxriegel near the Siebenbrunnenkessel in the Rax-Schneeberg area in Styria. Built in 1924, the shelter has been continually modernized and is the starting point for many beautiful hikes and climbing tours.

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14.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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5.84 km

4.61 km

3.61 km

Surfaces

4.59 km

4.58 km

3.97 km

926 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

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Preinerwand Summit Cross – Waxriegelhaus (1,361 m) loop from Preiner Gscheid

View of the Preinerwand

New Lake Hut

Rax Plateau

Preinerwand Summit Cross

View of the Seehütte

Waxriegel Trail

Waxriegelsteig Trail

Waxriegelhaus (1,361 m)

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