Ottohaus, Reichenau an der Rax
#7 among attractions in Reichenau an der Rax
Facts and practical information
The Otto-Schutzhaus also Erzherzog-Otto-Schutzhaus is a refuge of the Reichenau section of the ÖAV and is located on the high plateau of the Rax at 1644 m above sea level.
Reichenau an der Rax Austria
Ottohaus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Schneeberg, Höllental, Rax, Empress Elisabeth Memorial Church.
- 4.2 miNEMountain with a railway to the top
Schneeberg
108 min walk • Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Lower Austria, Schneeberg stands as a majestic mountain, beckoning adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike. As the highest mountain in the state, Schneeberg soars to an impressive 2,076 meters, offering panoramic views that...
- 2.4 miNNature, Canyon, Natural attraction
Höllental
63 min walk • Höllental, a dramatic and awe-inspiring canyon nestled within the heart of Austria's mountainous landscape, beckons adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike. Renowned for its rugged beauty, the canyon cuts a deep swath through the limestone bedrock of the Reichenau...
- 3.8 miSWNature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Rax
96 min walk • The Rax is a mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps on the border of the Austrian federal provinces of Lower Austria and Styria. Its highest peak is the Heukuppe. The Rax, together with the nearby Schneeberg, are a traditional mountaineering and mountain walking area, and are called the Wiener Hausberge.
- 4.6 miNEChurch
Empress Elisabeth Memorial Church
118 min walk • Empress Elisabeth Memorial Church is a small Roman Catholic church on the Schneeberg in Lower Austria. It is close to the mountain station of the Schneebergbahn.
- 3.2 miEForts and castles
Villa Wartholz, Reichenau an der Rax
81 min walk • The Villa Wartholz or Castle Wartholz is a former imperial villa in Reichenau an der Rax in Lower Austria.
5.8 miSE , Scenic railroads, ToursSemmering railway, Semmering
149 min walk • The Semmering railway in Austria, which starts at Gloggnitz and leads over the Semmering to Mürzzuschlag, was the first mountain railway in Europe built with a standard gauge track.
- 3.2 miSWNature, Natural attraction, Trail
Preiner Gscheid Pass
81 min walk • Preiner Gscheid Pass is a high mountain pass in the Austrian Alps in the Bundesland of Lower Austria. The pass connects Kapellen and Reichenau an der Rax.
- 5.9 miEMuseum
Historic Post Office
151 min walk • The Historical Post Office in Küb was opened in 1905 in the village of Küb in the municipality of Payerbach an der Semmeringbahn. Closed in 2004, the post office is now a museum in the municipality.
- 4.1 miNENature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Rax-Schneeberg Group
105 min walk • The Rax-Schneeberg Group is a mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps on the Styrian-Lower Austrian border in Austria.
- 3.7 miEHistorical place, Forts and castles
Schloss Reichenau, Reichenau an der Rax
95 min walk • Reichenau Castle in the market town of Reichenau an der Rax is an extensive complex which developed from a former four-sided complex around a rectangular courtyard. The entire complex is listed as a historical monument.
- 3.3 miSEHistorical place, Forts and castles
Schloss Rothschild, Reichenau an der Rax
85 min walk • Rothschild Palace or Hinterleiten Palace in Hinterleiten in the Lower Austrian municipality of Reichenau an der Rax was built between 1884 and 1889 in the Neo-Louis XIII style for Nathaniel Meyer Freiherr von Rothschild according to plans by Amand...