Rohr im Gebirge – surrounded by the mountains of the Alpine foothills Schneeberg, Rax, Unterberg and Jochart Rohr lies in the mountains at 692 m above sea level.

Do you want to escape the hustle and bustle, enjoy pure nature and discover interesting things? We invite you to enjoy the beautiful landscape on the two newly built themed trails, to immerse yourself in the adventure world of the forest and the water and to get to know old stories. On extended hikes, you can find peace and recovery, learn about flora and fauna, look at the surroundings near the lookout tower and watch the last coalfish at work. Along the paths, family-friendly restaurants invite you to fortify yourself with organic products from local farmers.

For the sports enthusiasts, Rohr im Gebirge offers in addition to the thermal pools and hiking trails, a tennis court, the “Biedermeier bike path” and in winter, cross-country skiing trails and a family ski area with snowmaking and floodlights.

Excursion destinations in the area

RAX – In the footsteps of the “Raxking”

The ride leads towards Höllental in the Falkenstein / Schwarzau Nature Park in the mountains. A petting zoo and a deer enclosure with red deer and chamois invite you to linger. In Naßwald we visit the memorial site of the “Raxkönig” Georg Hubmer, lumber master and builder of the then longest tunnel in Austria. After highing through the wild and romantic Höllental valley, you will reach the valley station of the 1926 Rax cable car in Hirschwang. After arriving at the Rax High Plateau, we walk towards the Otto-Haus at about 1,600 m above sea level through the “Alpengarten Rax”, in which more than 200 strictly protected alpine plant species are cultivated and maintained. Once back in the valley there are still interesting facts to learn from numerous attractions in Reichenau. At the end of the excursion, you will visit the confectionery Alber, which is famous for its award-winning baked goods.

Duration approx. 6 hours.

SCHNEEBERG – From the origin of the first Viennese high spring water pipe to the Elisabeth Church on the Schneeberg

Through the wild and romantic Höllental we go on the trail of the “water riders” to Kaiserbrunn in the Water Pipe Museum. Then we visit the mine Grillenberg. Above Prigglitz and Sieding the tour goes to the station Puchberg, to „climb” the Schneeberg with the „Salamander“ train. A pleasurable stopover is worthwhile at the Baumgartner. Here you can try the well-known „Schneebergwuchteln” (a local baked good). Once we’ve arrived at the mountain railway station, the full beauty of the surrounding mountains presents itself. Immediately next to the train station is the Elisabeth Church, which was built in 1901 by Emperor Franz Josef I in memory of his wife Elisabeth.

Duration approx. 6 hours.

CAMELTHEATER and SÜSSMEISTEREI – Into the realm of white tigers and sweet temptations

We find a very special combination of zoo and theater in Kernhof: In the “Camel Theater”, director Herbert Eder shows tricks with his camels, in the “White Zoo” tigers, snow leopards and alpacas and much more are at home. Further highlights on the estate in Kernhof are the high-tech comic bear show, the extravagant restaurant “Don Kamelo” and the Sepp-Forcher observation tower. Anna Mahonie runs the first Süßmeisterei in Austria in a loving ambience. In the old train station in St. Aegyd on the Traisentalbahn the seasoned Wahl-Mostviertlerin lovingly crafts sweet temptations: pralines, Wuchteln, Waldbeerschnitten or Göllerspitzen … Their specialty: Brandteig swans with open beak – you just have to let them melt on your tongue!

Duration approx. 5 hours.

MYRAFALLS – From the spiritful place Myrafälle over nobles out of fruits to wood, coal and iron

The powerful Myrafälle in Muggendorf with the beautiful hiking trails and the breathtaking Water World are the perfect destination for hikers or families of all ages. Enjoy the meditative effect of the falling water and the pure air!

In the World of Fruits of Mohr-Sederl in Zweiersdorf on the Hohe Wand one gains an insight into the production of completely natural fruit juices and high quality distillates. You will be surprised by their variety! Many of the homemade fruit products can be tasted in the farm shop and are available for purchase so you can take them home!

The Forest Farm Museum in Gutenstein is a well worth seeing as is the interesting Regional Museum, in which the economic and social history of the Schneeberg area is shown.

Duration approx. 6 hours.

MARIAZELL – Visit of the basilica, gingerbread and liqueur manufactoring

Mariazell has been one of Central Europe’s most important pilgrimage sites for 860 years. Walk through the center of Mariazell past the world-famous Basilica, the main square with its devotional shops and the former town houses with the various business enterprises. A guided tour through the Treasury of the Basilica will give you exciting and interesting insights into the unique history of the place of pilgrimage. There is more to discover in the city: a Lebzelterei (gingerbread manufactor), the pharmacy and the liquer manufactor invite you for a visit!

Duration approx. 6 hours.

NÖ CARD

Within the new season of the Lower Austria CARD, 312 excursion destinations in and around Lower Austria once again invite visitors for free admission. The fact that there is so much to discover with the Lower Austria CARD (NÖ Card) has long been known far beyond the borders of Lower Austria. In the 2022/23 CARD season, Cardholders will again enjoy free admission to over 300 destinations in Lower Austria, Vienna, Upper Austria, Styria and Burgenland. Over € 2.500 can be saved on entrance fees at the one-time price of only € 63!