Mobility while hiking

Learn here how you can easily get from A to B while hiking when your legs need a break or you want to have more time to just enjoy.

It doesn't matter whether it's an unforeseen change of plan, an easier journey to and from the hiking destination or simply when you run out of energy while hiking. The Ötscher hiking taxi, as well as the Ybbstal Alps alpine busses in July and August or other taxi companies in the region ensure that mobility is guaranteed while hiking.

The Ötscher hiking taxi

In Lackenhof am Ötscher you have the option of using the hiking taxi. The 3.5 km long bus ride to "Raneck" takes about 10 minutes. From there, the demanding alpine mountain tour starts with exposed climbing passages. From 6:20 a.m. it runs back and forth at regular intervals so that as many hikers as possible have the opportunity to get to their destination more easily.

When: July 1st until October 27th 2024 always on Saturdays, Sundays & public holidays such as August 15th.
Time (only in the a.m.): 06:20 / 06:40 / 07:00 / 07:20 / 07:40 / 08:00 / 08:20 / 08:40 / 09:00
Route: Großer Ötscher valley to Raneck
Prices: hiking taxi one way € 10,50
Hiking taxi there and back for adults € 20,- | children (between 6-15 years) € 14,-
Tickets: Only bookable online until 8:00 p.m. the day before - BOOK HERE

Ybbstal Alps alpine bus

From July 1st to August 31st, the Ybbstal Alps alpine bus drives to three of the most beautiful alpine pastures on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Here you get more information!

You can find more taxi companies in the region here!

Hiking taxi to the most beautiful Ybbstal mountain pastures from July-August

Uber companies within the region