Hiking holiday in Schladming
Hiking in the Schladming-Dachstein region

In order to make your hike an unforgettable experience, we have summarized the most important questions for you below!

Paths in the alpine area often require surefootedness and a head for heights. A good and precise planning based on the existing descriptions including height profiles and much more. as well as high-quality hiking maps not only create security, but above all more holiday fun. If you are traveling in a group, please adjust the pace to the weakest members. And please do not leave the marked path for your own protection and out of consideration for nature and wildlife.

Schladming-Dachstein is also called the "valley of a thousand springs". Why? Because the region with 300 mountain lakes, 1.000 springs and 100 waterfalls is one of the most water-rich areas in Austria. The “Wilde Wasser” themed hiking trail, which is entitled “National Geographic Hiking Trail”, is a unique experience of nature. Accompanied by many waterfalls, you can get your adrenaline rush on the 50-meter-long suspension bridge and then be rewarded with the sight of the Ries axis. The "Königstour Klafferkessel" is a must for those with a strong stamina. The hike leads over a lake plateau at 2.300 meters above sea level with 30 lakes and is also a stage of the long-distance hiking trail "Schladminger-Tauern-Höhenweg". Other popular hiking destinations are the "Spiegelsee" on the Reiteralm, in which the Dachstein massif is reflected on calm days, the Seekarlsee in the Sölktäler Nature Park, which with its turquoise color creates a caribbean feeling, or the Schwarzensee, the largest mountain lake in the Schladminger Tauern. The "Steirische Bodensee" in the Seewigtal is also a popular destination for young and old in a 15-minute walk. And of course the numerous gorges invite you to explore - above all the "Donnersbachklamm", "Silberkarklamm" and the "Wörschachklamm".

Please note that the focus is on variety and playful discovery for children on hikes! Therefore, hikes with people of the same age are always more fun. Very long and exposed tours that require a lot of concentration are not suitable for children. Of course, it basically depends on the age and condition of the children which tours can be hiked. Children who have already gained experience in the mountains can also take part in more demanding hiking tours. In this case, you can get help with planning at the respective local tourism association or at reception.

Schladming is the ideal holiday destination if you want to go on a hiking holiday with the family. There are numerous family hikes, many large adventure playgrounds right on the mountains, an extensive and free family program with archery, pony rides, bread-baking courses, etc. with the Summercard and inexpensive family offers.

Since there are many excursion destinations and walking paths (also on the mountain) in Schladming that are easily accessible and passable with a stroller, you can go on a hiking holiday in Schladming with your baby without any problems. Families with small children usually feel most at home in apartments, as they have enough space for themselves and are not tied to predetermined meal times. The Keinprecht businesses have apartments in all price categories, from luxurious apartments on the mountain to inexpensive apartment categories in Schladming. A hotel service can also be booked for all of our apartments - simply perfect for your holiday with a baby.

In any case. Schladming is ideal for demanding hikers. There are numerous challenging day tours or multi-day tours, for example on the Hochwildstelle or the Hochgolling, the Giglachseerunde, the Höhenweg over the Preintalerhütte, the Klafferkessel-Runde and much more.

The great thing about Schladming is that there is something for ambitious hikers as well as for leisurely and leisurely hikers. Comfortable, short hikes are, for example, the hike to the Spiegelsee on the Reiteralm, the circular hiking trail on the Planai, the hike from the Planai mountain station to the Krahbergzinken, the hike to the Riesachsee or the Duisitzkarsee and much more.

The region around Schladming is not only very popular with hikers, but also with climbers. In Ramsau am Dachstein there are numerous via ferratas, from easy climbing routes for beginners to challenging via ferratas, for example on the Dachstein. This makes Schladming ideal if you want to combine hiking and climbing.

There are countless family hikes in Schladming. For example, you can take the gondola to the Planai or the Reiteralm and take a leisurely stroll on the circular trails there or a hike to the Krahbergzinken (Planai) or the Spiegelsee (Reiteralm). The Riesachsee in Rohrmoos Untertal is also a popular hiking destination for families, as is the Brandalm or the Rittisberg in Ramsau am Dachstein. All of these hikes can be reached within 20 minutes by car from the center of Schladming, and from the Keinprecht Hotels the route is sometimes even shorter.

In Schladming there are several long-distance hiking trails, such as the Schladminger Tauern Höhenweg 702, the Dachstein circular hiking trail over 8 stages, the Schladming Dachstein Panoramaweg 100, or the themed hike "From the glacier to wine" over 23 stages from Schladming to Leibnitz.

Basically yes. Please note that dogs are perceived by cattle, and especially suckler cows, as potential enemies. The following behavioral measures ensure the safety of humans and dogs: Always keep dogs on a leash and, if possible, take them to the center of the group. Please make sure that the dog behaves calmly, is kept on a leash and has a muzzle, as there are also children on the trails. If an attack by cattle is unavoidable, for his and your own protection it is imperative that you let the dog off the leash immediately. This means that the dog is the target of the attack and the danger is averted from you. Dogs are usually fast enough to avoid being attacked by a cattle. Please never pick up a dog and try to defend it against the cattle. Important information for you and your dog: The Alpinsteig Höll to Riesachsee is not suitable for dogs because of the many stairs and sometimes steep ladders. In addition, when hiking in the valley head of the Obertal from Eschachalm (e.g. to Duisitzkarsee or to Keinsprechthütte), to Moaralmsee / Gumpental, in the Ramsauer Almen area from Neustattalm to Bachlalm, as well as in Sölktal from Trogermühle in Mössna towards Knallalm, dogs are forbidden, which we do you ask to respect!

The hiking bus in Schladming is free with the Schladming Dachstein Summercard, which you get from 1 night in the Keinprecht establishments. He takes you several times a day to the most important starting points for hikes and of course back to your accommodation. The hiking bus stops right in front of the house at all of our establishments so that you can safely leave your car behind.

Of course, there are also guided hikes in Schladming that are organized by the local tourism associations. A knowledgeable mountain and hiking guide will take you to the most beautiful destinations in the region. Most of the guided hikes are even free with the Schladming Dachstein Summercard.

For hiking in Schladming, depending on the planned tour, you need non-slip shoes (trekking shoes are sufficient for easy tours, we recommend good mountain boots for more demanding hikes), a backpack and, if desired, hiking sticks. Since it can be windy and often cold up on the mountain, we recommend that you always have a windbreaker and, if the weather is appropriate, a rain jacket with you, as well as a warmer jacket. It is also important to always have enough to drink with you, and at least a small snack or glucose if it takes a little longer and there is no mountain hut in sight.

In particularly hot weather, the leisurely hikes through the Silberkarklamm in Ramsau am Dachstein or the Wörschachklamm in Wörschach offer pleasant cooling. Shady paths are also suitable, such as the Kochofen in Moosheim (the steeper section is in the shade, the sunny sections are high enough so that it is no longer so hot), the Brandriedl (enough shade thanks to the forest hiking trail) in Ramsau am Dachstein, the Duisitzkarsee in the Rohrmoos Untertal (enough shade thanks to the forest hiking trail). The hike to the Ahornsee and further on to the Grafenbergsee in Weißenbach bei Haus offers enough shade on the steeper sections and, when you reach the top, you can cool off through the lake. We will be happy to give you further hiking tips tailored to your needs at our reception desk.

In light rain you do not necessarily have to do without hiking, but you should pay particular attention to weather-appropriate equipment. A leisurely hike through the Silberkarklamm or the Wörschachklamm is also possible in bad weather, and you can also go to the Brandalm or the Planai circular route (via the gondola ascent or directly via the hiking trail to the Planai) in light rain. In the event of a thunderstorm, however, it is advisable to stay at home or in the hotel, as it can sometimes be quite stormy and dangerous in the mountains. As an alternative, there are plenty of excursion destinations that are ideal in bad weather.

In general, please be calm on alpine pastures, do not frighten grazing animals and do not seek contact with grazing cattle. Please do not feed the animals.

There are numerous bus lines or collective or hiking taxis in Schladming-Dachstein to return to the respective starting point. Please also note that with the Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card, the bus routes are available at great discounts or even free of charge. You can get information about timetables at the reception..

The hiking and mountain tours in the Schladming-Dachstein region are accessible from June to the beginning of October. Before that, you have to expect residual snow in the Schladminger Tauern, although you are never immune to unexpected weather conditions.