--- title: DACHSTEIN CIRCUIT Discoverer’s Tour url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-angebot/detail/8089/dachstein-circuit-discoverer-s-tour.html" description: "Discoverer’s Tour - 7 days / 6 nights - Hiking without luggage!" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # DACHSTEIN CIRCUIT Discoverer’s Tour DACHSTEIN CIRCUIT Discoverer’s Tour ===================================== Gosau, Oberösterreich, Österreich June 15th - October 2nd, 2026 ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/293486/3D6B9E277AD1E52BEC73C8CB35475E341DA9E85E56CEF75FD1706E055DD1BCD3/weitwanderung-dachstein-rundwanderwegzum-guttenberghaus-c2a9michael-kuschei-48-kl.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/293493/2F7506BFFC6368475CC00AFBA0D6DEF5FB28A3570B6C8B673F0975E4FA57C534/ladyvenomdachsteinrundwanderweg-3.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/293494/77FC08B2884AF071FAC452FE5BB1D4E5C4024901E8C5E7B97231334F32D72BB4/ladyvenomdachsteinrundwanderweg-8.jpg) © Open copyright © Michael Kuschei Close copyright [ ![The picture shows an expansive mountain landscape with high, rocky peaks that are illuminated by warm colours at dusk. The mountain peaks rise majestically into the sky, surrounded by dense forest at the foot of the elevations.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/293486/3D6B9E277AD1E52BEC73C8CB35475E341DA9E85E56CEF75FD1706E055DD1BCD3/weitwanderung-dachstein-rundwanderwegzum-guttenberghaus-c2a9michael-kuschei-48-kl.jpg "© Michael Kuschei") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/293486/3D6B9E277AD1E52BEC73C8CB35475E341DA9E85E56CEF75FD1706E055DD1BCD3/weitwanderung-dachstein-rundwanderwegzum-guttenberghaus-c2a9michael-kuschei-48-kl.jpg) © Open copyright © Lady Venom Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a traditional mountain house surrounded by a green meadow with flowers. 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Götzstraße 12 4820 Bad Ischl [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=G%C3%B6tzstra%C3%9Fe%2012%2C%204820%20Bad%20Ischl "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=G%C3%B6tzstra%C3%9Fe%2012%2C%204820%20Bad%20Ischl "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.5841313&lon=13.5308669&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Discoverer’s Tour - 7 days / 6 nights - Hiking without luggage!** “World heritage region”: the mighty Dachstein – 2995 meters high – has been decorated with this award in 1997. The impressive mountain landscape along with Hallstatt and the region Dachstein Salzkammergut were named world heritage region by UNESCO. **Requirements and general information** The tour mainly covers alpine terrain. You will need appropriate mountain equipment and basic stamina. Necessary mountain equipment: ankle-high boots, functional clothes, rucksack, food and water, rain and sun protection, first-aid kit, mobile phone, possibly hiking sticks, …Your route is recorded for posterity when you enter your name in every hut logbook in the Dachstein Mountains. The routes are well signposted, although the signs could partly be covered by snow. Hence, it is imperative that you take your maps and the Dachstein hiking book with you. An experienced guide is available to accompany you upon request. **The carrying out of the tour is dependent on weather conditions! Alternative walking routes are always possible.** [ offer info ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------ - 6 nights - Luggage transfer included **services**- 6 x Overnight stay with breakfast (5 x \*\*\*inns/hotel, 1 x in hut – double rooms or communal bunks, hut sleeping bags mandatory) - 1 x welcome video with explanations and information that you need for the tour - 1 x Schladming-Dachstein Card (for the overnight stay in Ramsau) - 1 x Train ticket Bad Mitterndorf/ Pichl Kainisch to Bad Aussee - 1 x Boat trip from Obertraun to Hallstatt - 1 x Ascent with the Salt mountain funicular railway - 1 x Dachstein guide-book inkl map (1 x per room) - 4 x Luggage transfer - max. 1 pcs./person and max. 25 kg/piece of luggage - additional luggage possible on surcharge - Daily service hotline via our office - A tree for your booking – we plant a tree for your booking **Catering**- Breakfast **itinerary****1st Day:** Individual arrival in Ramsau beneath Mount Dachstein. Overnight stay in Ramsau. **2th Day:** For the alpine hike to Guttenberg lodge two variants are possible: 1\. Walk from the hotel over the Ramsau plateau and ascent on trail 616 to Guttenberg lodge. *Recommended in cloudy and foggy weather conditions.* **~6,5 km, 4-5 hrs, altitude difference á** **1044 m / â** **69 m** 2\. Ascent by cable car to the Dachstein glacier (to be paid on spot). High altitude hike on trail 674 to Guttenberg lodge **~9,5 km, 4-5 hrs, altitude difference á** **264 m / â** **861 m** Overnight stay at Guttenberg lodge. Luggage transfer from the Tuerlwand to Groebming where you spend the following night (Overnight backpack and sleeping bag for the night at the Guttenberg lodge have to be carried by yourself) **ATTENTION: If you decide to take the route via the Dachstein Glacier it is very important to make a reservation for your gondola ride here:** [**www.derdachstein.at**](http://www.derdachstein.at)**/en - at minimum 1 week in advance. Otherwise the gondola could be fully booked.** **For the reservation guests are responsible for themselves.** **3th Day:** High altitude hike from Guttenberg lodge over the plateau “Am Stein” and Grafenbergalm to the Stoderzinken. **~13 km, 6 hrs, altitude difference á 552 m / â** **860 m** Overnight stay at the Steiner Haus above Groebming. **4th Day:** Hike from the Stoderzinken past the Notgasse (rock gorge with up to 2000 year old chiselled rock art) to the Viehbergalm and further over the Hochmuehleck to the Steinitzenalm. Descent to Bad Mitterndorf and overnight in Bad Mitterndorf. **~22 km, 7 hrs, altitude difference á 627 m / â** **1590 m** Luggage transfer from Groebming to Bad Mitterndorf **5th Day:** By train from Bad Mitterndorf to Bad Aussee. Hike through the Koppen valley along the Traun River to Obertraun and to the train station of Hallstatt. We recommend a visit of the Koppenbrüller Cave in this area. Ferry ride to Hallstatt. **~15 km, 4-5 hrs, altitude difference á** **166 m / â** **286 m** Overnight stay in Hallstatt Luggage transfer from Bad Mitterndorf to Hallstatt **6th Day:** Take the Salzberg funicular railway from Hallstatt Lahn to the entrance of the salt mine “Hallstaetter Salzwelten”, further beneath Mount Plassen to the Rossalm and Gosau **~13 km, 6 h, altitude difference ascent/descent: 817/902 m** Overnight stay in Gosau. Luggage transport from Hallstatt to Gosau. **7th Day:** Individual departure or transfer from Gosau to Ramsau, the starting point of the tour **possible date of arrival**daily [ Booking ](#ttgCollapseAnfrageBuchen) ---------------------------------------- **from price**- € 869,00 per person - bookable from 1 person **Travel period (15.06.2026 - 02.10.2026)** | From | to | |---|---| | 15.06.2026 | 02.10.2026 | [ non-binding inquiry ](#mailto) [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **DACHSTEIN CIRCUIT Discoverer’s Tour** Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH Götzstraße 12 4820 Bad Ischl Phone [+43 6132 24000-51](tel:+4361322400051) E-Mail [wandern@salzkammergut.co.at](#mailto) Web [www.salzkammergut.co.at](http://www.salzkammergut.co.at "New window") http://www.salzkammergut.co.at [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **Rates for arrangement per person in €:** **15.06. – 02.10.2026** **\*\*\*hotel/inn in double room (communal bunks in hut)** 869,-- **Supplement half board** (min 2 course dinner in inns/hotels and partly also in huts otherwise 1 course hikers-meal in huts) 224,-- **Supplement** **4 x single room** (communal bunks in huts) 187,-- **Supplement** for transfer Gosau – Ramsau / 1-2 persons 275,-- Supplement per additional person 22,-- Additional night double room with breakfast 79,-- Additional night double room in Hallstatt with breakfast 89,-- Additional night supplement for half board 29,-- Additional night supplement for single room 25,-- Mountain guide on request Day of arrival daily Prices are subject to change **Local tax is extra to pay on spot in each accommodation (from € 1,-- to € 4,-- per person/per night)** **Notes on staying at an Alpine lodge:** - \*Hut sleeping bag: blankets are available in the huts; necessary but mandatory is only a lightweight cotton/silk sleeping bag liner - Due to their location, not all huts can offer running water, hot water or showers. In some cases there is also no flushing system in the toilets. - On most huts, card payment is not possible. Take enough cash with you for food and drinks. - Dogs on request; not allowed in the sleeping areas. Attended stay in the winter room possible, partly dog kennels available, extra costs to be paid on spot. In Austria there is a general linen and muzzle requirement! **The standard terms and conditions of the Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH apply in the current version.** **Prices are subject to change.** **Our recommendations:** **Get a travel cancellation insurance.** **Become a sponsor of Austrian mountain rescue and enjoy the comprehensive rescue protection:** [**www.bergrettung-ooe.at/en/foerderer-werden**](file:///S:/WINWORD/Naturreisen/Lukas%20Baumbach/Zwischenspeicher/www.bergrettung-ooe.at/en/foerderer-werden) **Plan sustainable and travel by public transportation (train/bus).** [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples [ Conditions of travel ](#ttgCollapseReisebedingungen) -------------------------------------------------------- We recommend travel cancellation insurance: The standard terms and conditions of the Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH apply in the current version. 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