Climb up the Rax from Höllental via the Preintalersteig (II-) and descent via the Teufelsbadstubensteig (B)
The tour starts at the parking Höllental (GPS: 47.746378, 15.763381) and first follows the trail opposite the parking towards Schönbrunnerstiege. After climbing up the stairs of the Schönbrunnerstiege, turn left towards the wall and follow the small trail along the wall. After several ups and downs, the trail leads through a slippery scree field. Make sure you follow the red markings(!to not go to a much more difficult climbing route!) which automatically lead to the start of the Preintalersteig climbing route. The crux of the route is a steep chimney but the route is also sometimes slightly exposed and thus require a sure foot and being free from giddiness. After enjoying the awesome view from the end of the route, the descent is done directly via the Teufelsbadstubensteig back into the Höllental and then back to the parking.
Tour Description
| 00:00 | Start at the parking lot Höllental (GPS: 47.746378, 15.763381) and follow the small trail opposite the parking upwards. |
| 00:01 | Keep right all the time and follow the trail above the street / tunnel. |
| 00:10 | Climb up the stairs of the Schönbrunnerstiege. |
| 00:15 | At the crossing, turn left into the small trail upwards towards the wall. Then keep right and follow the trail along the wall. |
| 00:35 | Pass by the stone with the red marking and follow the red dots / markings indicating the route of Preintalersteig. |
| 00:50 | Turn around and start the climb at the Preintalersteig. |
| 01:05 | Climb through the chimney which is also the crux of the tour. |
| 01:15 | At the crossing, turn right and follow the red markings. |
| 01:40 | Pass by the Preintalerturm (tower, see title picture) on its left side, which gives the climbing route its name. You will also find the tour book there. |
| 01:45 | After the Preintalerturm (tower), climb up the wall on the left hand-side. This part is the second crux of the route. Follow the red markings towards the exit. |
| 02:10 | Enjoy the awesome view at the exit (view point), best enjoyed with a self-brought refreshment (). |
| 02:20 | Put on your via ferrata set and descend via the Teufelsbadstubensteig via ferrata (descent starts a couple of meters next to the view point). |
| 02:50 | Climb into the distinctive Badstubenkluft cave and then the iron ladder downwards. |
| 03:00 | At the exit / start of Teufelsbadstubensteig, follow the trail downwards. |
| 03:05 | At the crossing, turn right into the forest street and follow it downwards. |
| 03:25 | At the crossing, turn right into the small trail which leads back to Schönbrunnerstiege and back to the parking (same as ascent). |
| 03:45 | Back at the parking, end of the tour. |
At a glance
| Level | easy – moderate climbing |
| – UIAA Level (Climbing) | I+/II- |
| – Via Ferrata Category | B |
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General Tour Data
| Area: | Rax/Schneeberg Group, Lower Austria, Austria | |
| Distance: | 6km | |
| Ascent: | 744m (2h 00min) | |
| Descent: | 744m (1h 35min) | |
| Highest Pt: | 1225m | |
| Lowest Pt: | 562m | |
| Duration: | 3h 35min (without breaks) 3h 45min (with breaks) |
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| Stop/Rest: | None on the tour Weichtalhaus (546m) at the parking |
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| Equipment: | Via Ferrata set with helmet! Hiking shoes with good grip (on rock) Backpack with standard hiking equipment Snacks and plenty of water 1x “Gipfelbier” () Sun & Weather protection Camera |
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| Topo/Map: | Teufelsbadstubensteig (B) |
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| O | Tour at outdooractive.com |
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