An adventure blog by Jet
Reichenau is known for its beautiful, sunny days, but even here, November can bring a fair share of fog. The good news? You can still find the sun – you just have to go a bit higher!
Before heading out, check the live webcam of the Rax Seilbahn to see if the mountain is bathing in sunshine. If it is, grab your gear and head up! The easiest way is to take the seilbahn, but for those who like a bit of a challenge, the hike up is well worth the effort.
Getting There
From the first weekend of November, the bus only runs as far as Bertha-Heller-Straße. From this stop, you can hike up to Griessleiten and follow the yellow trail to the Waxriegelhaus. This route winds through smaller forest paths and wider forststrassen, gradually pulling you above the mist into the clear mountain air.
(A Little Extra Adventure
If you’re in the mood for more hiking, consider making a detour up to the Siebenbrunnenwiese and through the Karlgraben. This scenic route offers a bit of a workout, but the views are worth every step. Eventually, you can loop back to the Waxriegelhaus, where you can rest and refuel.)
Refuel and Recharge
At the Waxriegelhaus, Martin, the welcoming Wirt, will have just the right thing to recharge your energy – hearty food, refreshing drinks, and a warm mountain atmosphere. There’s something special about enjoying a meal above the fog, with the sun warming your face and the panoramic views stretching out before you.
Heading Back Down
For the descent, you can take the Helenenquelle trail and follow the Rettenbachgraben back to the bus stop or take the more direct route down from the Waxriegelhaus, as marked on the map.
So, if the November fog has you feeling a bit low, remember – the sun isn’t gone, it’s just a little higher up. Happy hiking! 🌞🗻
Route: Bertha-Heller-Straße – Griesleiten – Waxriegelhaus – Helenenquelle – Rettenbachgraben – Bertha-Heller-Straße
Distance: 11 km
⏳ Depending on who you’re with, we’ve finished it in anything from 2:30 minutes to 4 hours
Elevation gain: 750 m