Trek this incredible high altitude route in the Austrian Alps.
On this trekking tour in the World Heritage region, the Dachstein impresses with its double peak with a height of 2,995 metres. This is also the highest peak in the Dachstein mountain range, in the province of Upper Austria and Styria. The area is particularly well suited for trekking tours and offers wonderful opportunities for challenging hikes. The idyllic alpine landscapes and quiet valleys make for a peaceful break in the fresh air when trekking in the Salzkammergut.
On this trekking holiday on the Dachstein High Altitude Circular Path, all demanding, mountain-experienced hikers will get their money's worth. Over seven days, the route leads around the Dachstein and offers magnificent distant views, as well as impressive panoramas of the Alps and the picturesque Salzkammergut. What awaits you on the five daily stages? The 2,458-metre-high Bischofsmütze, the path to the Hallstatt salt mine, wonderfully fragrant mountain pine trees on the hiking trail to the Stoderzinken and regional delicacies at the Brünnerhütte. This trekking tour offers the ideal remedy to everyday life for all mountain lovers who long for a challenging high-altitude hiking tour.
Highlights of the Dachstein High Altitude Circular Trek
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Dachstein High Altitude Circular Trek Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Ramsau
Arrive and settle in your accommodation in Ramsau, from where the trek will begin.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Porto da Cruz
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Hike to Hofpürgl Hut
Start with a 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.
Overnight Location: Hofpürgl Hut
Distance: 6 hours, 13km, 800m of ascent, 660m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Hike to Gosau
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 you 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.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Gosau
Distance: 5 hours, 11km, 330m of ascent, 540m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Hike to Bad Goisern
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.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bad Goisern
Distance: 6hours, 15km, 860m of ascent, 1060m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Hike to Stoderzinken
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.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Stoderzinken
Distance: 7 hours, 19km, 1.300m of ascent, 370m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Hike to Ramsau
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!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ramsau
Distance: 6.5-7 hours, 19km, 750m of ascent, 1.380m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Departure or extra days
Depart Ramsau after breakfast.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Dachstein High Altitude Circular Trek Tour Price and Dates
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of rooms that you need. Note that the room types mentioned below do not apply to mountain hut, where dormitory rooms are provided.
2025 Departures:
The departures are available every Saturday and Sunday, from June 14th to September 14th, 2025.
- Single room: from $1,125 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $925 USD*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates. The prices listed are per person.
Book NowAccommodation on Dachstein High Altitude Circular Trek Tour
This tour is based in hotels, inns and one mountain hut.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy, except for mountain hut, where you’ll be sharing dormitory room with other travellers. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel Ennstalerhof in Ramsau ★★★★
Enjoy the fantastic mountain views while staying in this small family-friendly hotel in the beautiful Ramsau.
Hofpürgl Hut
The Hofpürglhütte is picturesquely situated in the middle of the Dachstein massif and at the foot of the Great Bishop's Hat.
Hotel Cooee Alpin in Gosau
This well-rated hotel offers beautiful views of the surrounding Salzkammergut mountains, as well as great food and friendly hosts.
Hotel Goisererhof in Bad Goisern ★★★
Enjoy cozy rooms, good proximity to the town center and great food.
Hotel Steinerhaus in Stoderzinken
Berggasthof Steinerhaus offers many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. You’ll find a kitchenette in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests.
Hotel Ennstalerhof in Ramsau ★★★★
Enjoy the fantastic mountain views while staying in this small family-friendly hotel in the beautiful Ramsau.
What’s Included in the Dachstein High Altitude Circular Trek Tour?
Meals
6 breakfasts are included. You can also upgrade to half board for an extra charge.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included, except for a stay in Hofpürglhut, where you will have to carry a daypack to. This tour also provides Ramsau Summer Card (Dachstein Gletscherbahn, any cable cars, tourist attractions, public buses, ect.), one cable car descent at Gosaukamm and a transfer on day 5. Note there may be public transport transfers required for the operation of this tour that are not included.
Also Included
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Welcome briefing (German, English)
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- Service hotline
Not included
- Getting to and from Ramsau
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Transfers to and from the trailhead
- Tourist tax (paid locally)
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Upgrade to half board (add dinners), mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher
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