Experience a high alpine hike around Dachstein!
You will hike past majestic mountains, on high plateaus and experience an amazing nature with beautiful views, unexploited valleys and stunning alpine landscapes and ‘sound of music meadows’. The landscape around Dachstein has great variety and is an area that every inveterate hiker should have experienced.
On this hike you will stay in both classic alpine huts with fantastic mountain views, and comfortable alpine hotels.
We classify the difficulty level as 4 on a 5 degree scale. You should therefore have good physical condition and be an experienced hiker. Read more about how we rate hiking difficulty.
Hike around the magical Dachstein mountain range
Highlights
- Idyllic mountain lakes, alpine peaks, alpine meadows and plateaus
- Comfortable and charming accommodation in Alpine huts & hotels
- Gosaukammen, known as the ‘Dolomites’ of the Salzkammergut region
- Visit the world-famous & beautiful village of Hallstatt
Quick facts
| Travel duration: | 8 days/ 7 nights |
|---|---|
| Travel period: | 13/6 - 13/9 |
| Grade: | Challenging. Average 5-7 h/ 12-20 km/ 500-1000 m per day. Day by day trip grading, see "program" on each trip. 4 |
| Accommodations: | |
| Trip type: | Self guided walking holidays |
| Price example: | From €980 |
| Meals: | Breakfast |
Prices per person in EUR
This trip is available from 13/6 – 13/9, with arrival on Fridays & Saturdays.
8 days/ 7 nights From €980 Book your trip
| Period | Double Room - shared bed | Twin Room - separate beds | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-13 2026-07-03 | €980 | €980 | €1,170 |
| 2026-07-04 2026-08-23 | €1,140 | €1,140 | €1,330 |
| 2026-08-24 2026-09-13 | €980 | €980 | €1,170 |
Prices quoted are per person and include:
- Accommodation 7 nights incl. breakfast
- Luggage transport (except for the night when you stay in the Hofpürgl-hut)
- Ramsau summer pass (valid for various lift passes, local buses, etc.)
- Cable car down from Gosaukamm
- Salzbergbahn down to Hallstatt
- Boat trip across Lake Hallstatt
- Train between Hallstatt – Bad Goisern
- Transfer on day 6
- Mobile app in English:
- Digital maps
- Destination information
- Practical information
- Detailed hiking descriptions day by day
- 24 h emergency phone for urgent matters
Not included:
- Insurance
- Taxes, if any
- Flights to/from destination
Single room rates:
- Single room rates apply when travelling in the company of others. If you are travelling on your own, in most cases there is an extra charge due to more expensive luggage transport. Contact us for prices
Optional extras
- Extra nights, for example in Hallstatt or Ramsau. Contact us for prices.
- Printed maps & hiking descriptions: 35 Euro (picked up at check-in at the first hotel)
To be added
Local tourist tax, approx. 1.5 – 3 EUR per person per night
Local transport by bus, about 9 EUR
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Ramsau
You’ll arrive in Ramsau, and make your way to your overnight accommodation. If you arrive early, take the opportunity to explore this lovely Alpine village.
Day 2 Hike from Ramsau to Hofpürgl hut - 13 km
The day starts with a short bus journey, to start the hike up to the top of Sulzenschneid. Travelling via Linzer, you will cross the alpine meadows ‘Rinderfeld’ which you will share with cows that have this area as their pasture. Once you have passed this idyll, your route leads along a high-altitude trail towards the impressive Bischofsmütze. Today’s destination is the cosy Hofpürgl hut, where you will spend the night.
13 km, + 800 m, – 660 m, 6 h
Day 3 Hike from Hofpürgl-hut to Lake Gosau - 11 km
Today you start by hiking with a great view over the mountain ridges of Gosau. You will then continue to hike on pastures with grazing cattle, which you will be accompanied by all the way to Stuhlalm. Here, you can take a much-needed break and enjoy some of the local delicacies. When you feel ready, continue your hike under the Donnerkogel summit to the Gablonzer hut, which offers stunning views over the Dachstein Glacier and down into the Gosau Valley and Lake Gosau. To reach the evening’s overnight stay, you take a cable car down to Lake Gosau.
11 km, + 330 m, – 540 m, 5 h
Day 4 Hike from Gosau to Bad Goisern – 15 km
Today’s hike starts along a forest path via the alp Iglmoosalm to the Goiserer Alpine Club hut, located on the ridge that offers a fantastic view of the Goiserer-walley and Hallstätter See. If you wish, you can hike up to the peak of Hochkalmberg, with its peculiar rock formation. As the day draws to a close, head towards Bad Goisern and take the road past Waldsteig.
15 km, + 860 m, – 1060 m, 6 h
Day 5 Hike around Bad Goisern (Hallstatt) – 17 km
Take the cable car up to Salzberg, where the famous Skywalk viewpoint offers breathtaking views. Continue past the salt mine and up to the alpine pastures. The trail leads across the plateau to Löckermoos. The Bibelschmugglerweg path then takes you down to Lake Gosau, whose waters reflect the mighty Dachstein Glacier. It’s well worth stopping for a meal by the lakeshore before taking the bus to Bad Goisern.
17 km, +900 m, -750 m
Day 6 Hike from Bad Goisern to Stoderzinken – 19 km
The day begins with a short transfer to the start of today’s hiking route, which starts with a hike along a forest path to the top of Hochmühlek. You then continue to the top of Viehberg, where you can take a break in a classic alpine hut. Once you’ve re-energised, head for the Brünner hut on the Stoderzinken, where you’ll spend the night.
19 km, + 1300 m, – 370 m, 7 h
Day 7 Hike from Stoderzinken to Ramsau – 19 km
On the last day of the hike you will cross the Dachstein high plateau. You will hike through larch forests, past mountain lakes towards the majestic Dachstein. Today’s hike offers spectacular mountain peaks and hiking through unspoilt nature. The trail towards the classic Guttenberghaus is a nice end to this last day of hiking.
19 km, + 750 m, – 1380 m, 6.5 h
Day 8 Departure day
We at EverTrek hope you have had a great trip!
We hope to see you again.
Accommodations
During this trip you will stay in cosy 3 and 4-star alpine hotels, and alpine cabins.
Please note! For overnight stays at the Hofpürgl-hut, you will have to bring your own sleeping bag. At the Hofpürgl-hut, you stay in shared dormitory rooms with shared shower & WC.
8 days/ 7 nights
| Night | Place | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Ramsau | Hotel **** |
| Night 2 | Hofpürgl-hut | Alpine cabin |
| Night 3 | Gosausjön | Hotel ***/**** |
| Night 4 | Bad Goisern | Hotel *** |
| Night 5 | Bad Goisern | Hotel *** |
| Night 6 | Stoderzinken | Alpine cabin |
| Night 7 | Ramsau | Hotel **** |
Route map
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