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Things to see in Reichenau an der Rax (Austria): 103 places and when to go
Reichenau an der Rax is a town in Austria, and this site lists 103 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (60), Mountains (41), History (21). The best known are Semmering Railway, Villa Wartholz and Semmering. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Austria · 47.7182, 15.795
- Places
- 103 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (60) · Mountains (41) · History (21) · Nature (14) · Snow (5) · Temples (5)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- VIE Vienna, 72 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Klosterwappen, at 2,076 m.
What to see in Reichenau an der Rax
The places in and around Reichenau an der Rax, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Semmering RailwayRailway line7.8 km
- Villa WartholzVilla in Austria3.2 km
- SemmeringAustrian ski resort11 km
- DreimarksteinPeak at the Rax in Styria6.1 km
- Empress Elisabeth Memorial ChurchChurch5.4 km
- GösingMountain in the Gutenstein Alps in Lower Austria15 km
- Großer SonnleitsteinMountain in the Mürzsteg Alps in Lower Austria12 km
- SonnwendsteinMountain in the Randgebirge östlich der Mur in Lower Austria11 km
- AmaißbichlMountain in the Mürzsteg Alps at the border Lower Austria / Styria12 km
- Glatzeter KogelMountain in the Mürzsteg Alps at the border Lower Austria / Styria14 km
- Burgruine LosenheimCastle ruin8.7 km
- WeißjacklMountain in the Rax-Schneeberg-Group in Lower Austria12 km
- Burg WartensteinCastle in Austria12 km
- HeukuppeMountain in Austria8.5 km
- HirschenkogelMountain in Lower Austria11 km
- Gloggnitz CastleBuilding in Lower Austria, Austria11 km
- Schloss ReichenauChâteau3.9 km
- WolfsbergkogelMountain in Lower Austria7.7 km
- Alfredhütte SteinhausHistory11 km
- Stixenstein CastleCastle in Ternitz, Lower Austria14 km
- Burgruine PuchbergCastle ruin12 km
- KlosterwappenHighest peak of Schneeberg in Lower Austria5.5 km
- Otto-SchutzhausBuilding in Lower Austria, Austria2.5 km
- PinkenkogelMountain in the Rax Schneeberg Group at the border Lower Austria / Styria9.2 km
And the other 79, by what you come to do:
- History: Rothschild Castle, Stuppach Castle, Schloss Vöstenhof, locomotive monument ÖBB 95.112, Castle ruin Klamm, Filialkirche Schottwien, Höllentalbahn No. III, Kurhaus Semmering, St. Martin subsidiary church with cemetery, Schloss Hoyos, Mariahilfberg monastery
- Architecture: Sender Sonnwendstein
- Mountains: Almreserlhaus, Damböckhaus, Edelweißhütte, Fischerhütte, Gauermannhütte, Gloggnitzer Hütte, Habsburghaus, Heinrich-Krempel-Hütte, Hengsthütte, Karl-Ludwig-Haus, Kienthalerhütte, Naturfreundehaus Knofeleben, Seehütte, Neunkirchner Naturfreundehaus, Pottschacherhütte, Scheibenhütte, Speckbacher Hütte, Ternitzer Hütte, Waldburgangerhütte, Weichtalhaus, Alpenfreundehütte, Geländehütte, Himberger Haus, Öhlerschutzhaus, Pollereshütte, Raxalm Berggasthof, Scheimhitt'n
- Temples: Evangelische Pfarrkirche Naßwald
- Nature: Herrengrotte, Hühnerkogel
- Hiking: Altenbergersteig, Grasbodenalmweg 824, Bärenlochsteig, Bärengrabenweg 825, Burgenländischer Mariazellerweg 06, Flusswanderweg Höllental, Fuchslochsteig 832, Fuchslochsteig 832A, Gloggnitzer Rundwanderweg 834, Karl Langer Haus, Karreralmweg, Verbindungsweg 834, Lohmgraben / Almgraben, Mária Út M01-02a Preintal - Schwarzau, Martinsteig 825, Murmeltiersteig 834A, Ochsenhaltweg 824B, Preiner Gscheid - Karl Ludwig Haus, Raxenmäuersteig 833, Redensteig, Kontrußsteig 831, Reißtalersteig 826, Reißtalersteig 826A, Rosl-Payer-Weg, Gretchensteig 825, Schneealmweg, Schutzsteig 831, Via Mariae M01-03a Schwarzau - Höllental, Wanderweg 801, Wanderweg 801A, Wanderweg 821, Wanderweg 827, Wanderweg 828, Wanderweg 829A, Wanderweg 830, Wildfährte 824A, Zipperlingsteig 826
- Snow: Happylift – Semmering, Puchis Welt in Puchberg, Schmoll Lifte, Stuhleck - Semmering
- Food and drink: Rax Bräu
When to go to Reichenau an der Rax
The best time to visit Reichenau an der Rax is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:37
- FebPossible10:00
- MarPossible11:35
- AprPossible13:24
- MayBest time14:56
- JunBest time15:46
- JulBest time15:25
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible9:01
- DecPossible8:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. In July, 98 of the 103 places are at their best.
When to go to Austria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Reichenau an der Rax
The nearest main airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE, Vienna), 72 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Reichenau an der Rax?
The best known: Semmering Railway, Villa Wartholz, Semmering, Dreimarkstein, Empress Elisabeth Memorial Church. In all, 103 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Reichenau an der Rax?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14.
How do you get to Reichenau an der Rax?
The nearest main airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), 72 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Reichenau an der Rax as the destination and these 103 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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