Climb up the Preinerwand through the Preinerwandsteig (alpine tour!) and descent via the Holzknechtsteig
The tour starts at the parking Griesleitengraben (GPS: 47.683636, 15.741241) and first follows forest road upwards (can be short-cut several times). It then turns right into the Holzknechtsteig towards Preinerwand-Steig. The trail is very well marked and each crossing has appropriate signposts. Short before the Bachingerbründl spring, the Preinwandsteig finally starts. The lower part is sometimes tricky due to slippery scree fields but becomes more and more alpine while ascending. The upper part requires basic climbing skills (UIAA I), the exposed parts are however always well protected with iron cables (via ferrata A/B). After the final climb short before the exit, turn left and follow the trail towards Neue Seehütte. After a well-deserved break, the tour leads back for a couple of meters but then uses the Holzknechtsteig for descending back to the parking.
Tour Description
| 00:00 | Start at the parking lot Griesleiten (GPS: 47.683636, 15.741241) and follow the forest road upwards (bypassing the barrier). The forest road can be short-cutted several times by following the marked direct (but steeper) trails. |
| 00:15 | At the crossing, turn right into the white-green-white marked trail towards Preinerwand-Steig (see signposts!) |
| 00:30 | At the crossing, slightly turn left into the Holzknechtsteig (follow the white-red-white markings, see signposts towards Preinerwand-Steig). |
| 00:45 | At the crossing, stay keep straight ahead and follow the white-red-white markings towards Preinerwand (see signposts). Now follow the very well white-red-white marked Preinerwand-Steig upwards. |
| 01:45 | At the exit of Preinerwand-Steig, turn left (follow signpost towards Neue Seehütte). |
| 01:50 | Enjoy the view from the Preiner Wand summit. Continue on the trail westwards towards Neue Seehütte. |
| 02:05 | Turn left and follow the mountain road towards Neue Seehütte. Enjoy the awesome view towards Preinerwand though (you might spot the black madonna which is the landmark of the Haidsteig via ferrata (C/D)). |
| 02:10 | Well deserved break ( ) at the Neue Seehütte. |
| 02:55 | Walk back towards Preiner Wand. |
| 03:00 | At the crossing, keep right and follow the small trail (Holzknechtsteig) downwards. Pay attention as it is very slippery (scree field all the way). |
| 03:35 | At the crossing (next to the entrance of Haid-Steig, keep straight ahead and follow the Holzknechtsteig. |
| 03:45 | Short break at the Bachingerbründl spring, you either drink the water from the source or (recommended) a self-brought . |
| 03:50 | Descend back to the parking via the same route like the ascent. |
| 04:15 | Back at the parking, end of the tour. |
At a glance
| Level | easy – alpine |
| – UIAA Level (Climbing) | I |
| – Via Ferrata Category | A/B |
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General Tour Data
| Area: | Rax/Schneeberg Group, Lower Austria, Austria | |
| Distance: | 11km | |
| Ascent: | 1383m (2h 00min) | |
| Descent: | 1160m (1h 20min) | |
| Highest Pt: | 1783m | |
| Lowest Pt: | 863m | |
| Duration: | 3h 25min (without breaks) 4h 15min (with breaks) |
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| Stop/Rest: | Neue Seehütte (1644m) | |
| Equipment: | 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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| O | Tour at outdooractive.com |
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