Hotel example: Hotel Ennstalerhof

Short bus ride and hike up to the summit Sulzenschneid. Via the Linzer Path you cross the Alpine pasture area ‚Rinderfeld’ with all kind of cattle grazing. Then your route leads below the peaks along a high altitude path towards the impressive Bischofsmütze (mitre) and then to the foot of this well-known rock formation to the Hofpürgl hut, where a cosy evening in the hut awaits.

Hotel example: Hofpürgl Hut

Anticipate an amazing morning mood on the mountain, followed by high altitude trekking with stunning views below the sharp ridges of the Gosau mountain. Then via Alpine pastures with grazing cattle all the way to the alp Stuhlalm, which invites to a break and to sample some of the home made produce. Below the peak Donnerkogel (summit ascent possible) to the Gablonzer hut with breathtaking views onto the Dachstein glacier and down into the Gosau valley and lake Gosau. Break and cable car descent to lake Gosau.

Hotel example: Cooee Alpin Hotel

From Gosau the route takes you along forest paths via the alp Iglmoosalm to the hut of the Goiserer Alpine Club, situated on the mountain crest which offers stunning views onto the Goiserer valley and lake Hallstätter See. You have again the option of a summit ascent onto the mountain Hochkalmberg with the rock formation called ‚Stone Indian’. Descent via the Waldsteig to Bad Goisern on lake Hallstättersee.

Hotel example: Hotel Goisererhof

Take the bus to the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hallstatt, where a stroll through the historic town centre is well worth your while. By cable car up the Salzberg, where the famous Skywalk viewing point with its breathtaking views beckons. Past the salt mine and up to the alpine pastures. Continue across the plateau to Löckermoos. The Bibelschmugglerweg trail leads you down to Lake Gosau, in whose waters the mighty Dachstein glacier is reflected. It's worth stopping for a bite to eat on the shore before taking the bus to Bad Goisern.

Hotel example: Hotel Goisererhof

After a short transfer the route takes you through the forest to the summit Hochmühleck. Via the summit to the Viehberg alp, where traditional huts invite to a break. A little bit towards the valley now and then once more through a remote karst and mountain pine area up to the Brünner hut situated on the Stoderzinken. You spend a recuperating night in the mountains directly below the sharp peak of the Stoderzinken.

Hotel example: Hotel Steinerhaus

Today you cross the high plateau of the Styrian Dachstein plateau. Through mountain pine and larch forests, past little mountain lakes you hike over solitary and vast karst and gravel areas upwards and down, heading for the majestic Dachstein. This high altitude trekking tour beneath spectacular summits and through untouched nature towards the mountaineer-station Guttenberghaus is the perfect final route of your week of trekking around the Dachstein!

Hotel example: Hotel Ennstalerhof

You can look forward to a varied week of trekking with stunning views in a unique Alpine landscape. On the day of arrival, you’ll have time to take in the impressive mountain scenery and get in the right frame of mind for the upcoming stages through the majestic Dachstein region.

Hotel example: Hotel Ennstalerhof

Short bus ride and hike up to the summit Sulzenschneid. Via the Linzer Path you cross the Alpine pasture area ‘Rinderfeld’ with all kind of cattle grazing. Then your route leads below the peaks along a high altitude path towards the impressive ‘Bischofsmütze’ (mitre) and then to the foot of this well-known rock formation to the Hofpürgl Hut, where a cozy evening in the cabin awaits.

Hotel example: Hofpürgl Hut

A fascinating morning atmosphere in the mountains awaits you, followed by high altitude trekking with stunning views below the sharp ridges of the Gosau mountain. Then via alpine pastures with grazing cattle all the way to the alp Stuhlalm, which invites to a break and to sample some of the homemade products. Below the peak Donnerkogel (summit ascent possible) to the Gablonzer hut with breathtaking views onto the Dachstein Glacier and down into the Gosau Valley and Lake Gosau. Refreshment stop and cable car descent to Lake Gosau.

Hotel example: Cooee Alpin Hotel

From Gosau the route takes you along forest paths via the Iglmoos alp to the hut of the Goiserer Alpine Club, situated on the mountain crest which offers stunning views onto the Goiserer Valley and Lake Hallstatt. You have again the option of a summit ascent onto the mountain Hochkalmberg with the rock formation called ‘Steinerner Indianer’ (‘Stone Indian’). Descent via the Waldsteig to Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt.

Hotel example: Hotel Goisererhof

Take the bus to the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hallstatt, where a stroll through the historic town centre is well worth your time. After riding the funicular up the Salzberg, the famous Skywalk viewing platform beckons with its breathtaking views down into the valley. Passing by the salt mine, the route leads up to the alpine pastures. Continue across the plateau to Löckermoos. The Bibelschmugglerweg trail takes you down to Lake Gosau, where the mighty Dachstein Glacier is reflected in its waters. It's worth stopping for a break on the shore before taking the bus back to Bad Goisern.

Hotel example: Hotel Goisererhof

After a transfer the route takes you through the forest to the summit Hochmühleck. Via the summit to the Viehberg alp, where traditional huts invite to a break. A little bit towards the valley now and then once more through a remote karst and mountain pine area up to the Brünner hut situated on the Stoderzinken. You spend a restful night in the mountains directly below the sharp peak of the Stoderzinken.

Hotel example: Hotel Steinerhaus

Today you cross the high plateau of the Styrian Dachstein Plateau. Through mountain pine and larch forests, past little mountain lakes you hike over solitary and vast karst and gravel areas upwards and down, heading for the majestic Dachstein. This high altitude trekking tour beneath spectacular summits and through untouched nature towards the Guttenberghaus is the perfect final route of your week of trekking around the Dachstein!

Hotel example: Hotel Ennstalerhof