Plateau route on the Rax

<p>The starting point is the valley station of the Rax cable car. In just eight minutes, the cable car takes passengers to the mountain station at 1,547 meters above sea level. From there, the trail follows the <strong>red markings</strong> via the Gatterlkreuz to the Ottohaus and continues along the Seeweg to the Neue Seehütte (see attached map). The <strong>same trail</strong> leads back to the mountain station. </p>

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<p>Always take suitable maps with you. Wear winter clothing suitable for the tour, sturdy shoes (waterproof, covering the ankles), gloves, and a hat. Take sun and rain protection with you, as well as water and a snack. Don't forget your cell phone and save the emergency number for mountain rescue: 140.</p>

<p>Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be an enjoyable and safe experience.
</p><p>Therefore, please note the following:</p><p>When choosing a route, make sure that it matches your mountain experience and<strong> fitness level</strong>. Check the weather forecast in advance. The <strong>weather</strong> can change surprisingly quickly in the mountains. Therefore, always set off with the appropriate <strong>equipment </strong>(snowshoes, winter hiking gear). In foggy or windy conditions, hiking on the high plateau is not recommended. Check whether the huts and snack bars you plan to visit along the way are open. Before setting off, inform someone of your chosen route and your planned return time. Stay on <strong>marked trails</strong> and avoid shortcuts. Be respectful when handling fire and report any possible fires to the fire department immediately. (122) Do not litter and dispose of your trash properly.</p><p><a href="www.wieneralpen.at/sei-gut-drauf-komm... basic rules for the mountains</a></p><p>CAUTION: Be aware of avalanche danger! → <a href="www.lawinenwarndienst-niederoesterrei... warning service Lower Austria</a></p><p>Mountain rescue emergency number: 140</p><p>EU emergency number: 122</p>

<p>From <strong>Vienna</strong>, take the A2 Südautobahn to the S6 Semmering expressway and take the Gloggnitz exit. Take the B27 towards Reichenau an der Rax and continue to Hirschwang.
</p><p>From <strong>Graz</strong>, take the S6 Semmering expressway and exit at Gloggnitz. Take the B27 towards Reichenau an der Rax and continue to Hirschwang.</p>

<p>Travel by train to<strong> Payerbach-Reichenau station</strong>. From there, take bus line 341 to the <strong>“Hirschwang an der Rax/Rax-Seilbahn”</strong> stop.
</p><p>Alternatively, you can book an individual trip with the <a href="www.semmering-rax.com"><st... Semmering-Rax</strong></a>, which will take you to the cable car.</p><p><strong>RUFbus stops along the way:</strong></p><p>PB6 Bahnhof Payerbach</p><p>RE26 Rax-Seilbahn</p><p>More information: www.oebb.at and www.vor.at</p><p><strong>Tip:</strong></p><p>Book your train and cable car tickets together with the <a href="www.raxalpe.com/rax-seilbahn/anreise-... Ticket.</a></p>

<p>Parking spaces are available at the valley station of the Rax cable car.</p>

Stop for refreshments at the Ottohaus or Raxalm Berggasthof (check the opening hours of the huts in advance)Enjoy the view of the Schwarzatal valley from the Ottohaus viewpoint