August 2020
Rax Mountain - Hiking
We bought hiking shoes to get into the Austrian life and wanted to give them a go immediately. Friends recommended the Rax mountains, south of Vienna and of we went. The drive from where we live in the city took us approximately one hour and there was parking directly at the cable car station. Ideally book your time with the cable car in advance and pick up your ticket from the machine directly at the cable car station which was very easy and straight forward. Once in the cable car it is very steep and it takes up up the mountain to 1500 m. It is the starting point of various different trails and you just pick the one that suits you best. Many different degrees of difficulties are available and we chose blue (easy :) ....) It was foggy at the beginning of our hike but the clouds lifted after a while and we got the view we came there for. Stunning mountain scenery all around and we loved it! We walked for hours, took photos and videos and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Altogether we hiked approximately 15 km, reached two mountain peaks and had a little break at the "Seehütte" hut for food and drinks. A great day out and a perfect opportunity to be active, really switch off and enjoy nature at its best. Totally recommend it if you live in Vienna and haven´t been or if you are in town and have some time on your hands. Go hiking!!
