Running route Reichenau an der Rax

The start and finish are located at the castle square of Reichenau Castle at an altitude of 485 m. We run to the right along the Schwarza.<br/><br/>
After 1 km we cross the Schwarza and turn left at the end of the bridge into Haus am Stein-Gasse.<br/><br/>
After 100 m we turn right into Grünstingbachpromenade and run along the Grünstingbach.<br/><br/>
After 2,300 m we briefly turn right and after 20 m turn left again, running along the castle wall of Rothschild Castle. The following 400 m have an ascent<br/>
of 45 meters.<br/><br/>
The section between km 2.3 and 3.5 mostly runs through shaded forest.<br/><br/>
In the forest, we pass the Matthias Chapel. We cross Wartholzstraße after 3.3 km.<br/><br/>
At km 3.7 is the entrance to Gasthof Kobald or the Seminar Park Hotel Hirschwang.<br/><br/>
We cross the Höllental federal highway B27 and pass the Schwarza at the weir<br/>
after 4.3 km.<br/><br/>
On asphalt and later on the riverside trail, we run back. After 5,700 m, the start and finish point at the castle square in Reichenau is reached.

<p>Although most paths are well-developed hiking trails, you still move through hilly and mountainous terrain. Appropriate equipment is recommended.</p><p>Some sections lead into high alpine terrain where the weather can change at any time. Therefore, caution is advised.</p><p>Always take suitable <strong>maps</strong> with you. Wear sturdy <strong>shoes</strong> appropriate for the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your <strong>mobile phone</strong> and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140</p>

<p>Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly wonderful and safe experience. Please observe the following:</p><p><strong>Preparation </strong></p><p>Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your mountain experience and <strong>fitness</strong>. Inform yourself in advance about the <strong>weather forecast</strong>. The weather can change surprisingly fast in the mountains. Therefore, always set out properly equipped (e.g., rain protection).</p><p>Check whether the <strong>huts and snack stations</strong> you want to visit en route are open. <strong>Inform</strong> someone about your chosen route and planned return before you start.</p>

<p>By car, Reichenau is reachable from Vienna or Graz via the A2 South Motorway to the Seebenstein junction, and the S6 Semmering Expressway to the Gloggnitz exit in about one hour.</p>

<p>ÖBB Vienna South Station - Payerbach Reichenau Station
</p><p>Buses of the Retter lines (Bus no.: 1746 and 1748)</p>