Erlebnisticket Hiking and excursion paradise Raxalpe: The combined ticket for train and mountain/valley transport

The Raxalpe is one of Austria's most popular hiking destinations. The ÖBB Erlebnisticket makes traveling to the Raxalpe even easier: The Erlebnisticket offers you rail travel and mountain/valley transport at a reduced combined price. Whether it's a leisurely family hike, a nature experience or a sporty tour: the Rax has the right mountain experience for everyone.

How the Erlebnisticket Hiking and excursion paradise Raxalpe works

The Erlebnisticket makes planning your next excursion very easy: travel by train can be combined directly with the ascent/descent and booked together. This not only saves you time, but you also benefit from a discounted price. This means you don't have to worry about how to get there and can enjoy your stay to the full.

Step-by-step to the Erlebnisticket

1. Add travelers and discounts

2. Enter the desired date

3. Select the time and departure station for the outward journey

4. Select a suitable connection for the return journey

5. Select a ticket category

6. See price advantage

7. Arrive/depart and enjoy the experience

Your services included in the Erlebnisticket

• Arrival/Departure by train (ÖBB/DB) to Payerbach-Reichenau station, continue with regional bus 341 to Hirschwang an der Rax valley station

• Round-trip ride with the Rax Cable Car

Your advantages with the Erlebnisticket:

• Less planning effort: The Erlebnisticket combines all the necessary tickets in one practical bundle. This means you only need to book once and still save money without having to laboriously compare all the offers.

• Even cheaper travel with the Sparschiene: If you book early, you can take advantage of the ÖBB Sparschiene offers and secure particularly inexpensive rail connections. The best thing is that the Experience Ticket also offers an additional discount on the cheaper tickets.

Raxalpe – Your hiking and excursion paradise in Lower Austria

Peace and quiet, fresh mountain air, fantastic views and varied adventures – the Raxalpe is one of Austria's most popular hiking destinations. Whether you're looking for a leisurely family hike, a nature experience or a sporty tour, the Rax has the right mountain experience for everyone.

The Rax cable car, Austria's first passenger cable car, takes you to the heart of the nature and hiking area on the Rax plateau in just 8 minutes – comfortably and with easy access. Pushchairs can be transported without any problems; an all-terrain model is recommended on the plateau. Child carriers are available for hire at the mountain inn.

Discover nature – interactive & family-friendly

A special experience awaits explorers of all ages on the Rax: the ‘Nature and Adventure Trail’, an interactive audio adventure, takes you on a playful journey through the mountain world. With the accompanying app, your hike becomes an interactive nature experience.

Highlights for your Rax excursion

• From the mountain inn to the Ottohaus in approx. 30 minutes

• Stop at the Höllentalaussicht – one of the most beautiful views of the Raxalpe

• Impressive flora & relaxing vantage points

• Clearly marked trails for all fitness levels

Opening hours

To 31 December 2026: Daily from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Closed for maintenance: November 16 – December 4, 2026 The cable car will be closed on June 9, 2026, due to a private event.

Please check with the Raxalpe directly for exact closing times and opening hours.

Discover more ÖBB Erlebnistickets

With ÖBB Erlebnisticket, you can discover not only the Raxalpe, but also numerous other leisure activities throughout Austria. Whether you want to relax in a thermal spa, enjoy sports in the mountains or immerse yourself in culture at a museum, you are guaranteed to find the right experience for your taste here.

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