HUT TO HUT ADVENTURE ALONG THE DACHSTEIN HIKING TRAIL

Gosau, Oberösterreich, Österreich

Hiking fun for the whole family - 6 days / 5 nights

Hiking fun for the whole family - 6 days / 5 nights
“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, … Even in the midsummer there could be a drop of temperature, so please make sure that you have warm clothing with you including gloves and cap.
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.

offer info

5 nights

services

5 x Overnight stay with alpine breakfast (2 x ***inn/hotel, 3 x hut – communal bunks, hut sleeping bags mandatory)
1 x welcome video with explanations and information that you need for the tour
1x transfer from Filzmoos to Gosau
1 x Hiking map (1 x per room)
1 x Dachstein hiking-book (1 x per room)
A tree for your booking – we plant a tree for your booking
Daily service hotline from 08.00 - 18.00 (also on weekends)

Catering

Half-board
Breakfast

itinerary

Routing:
1st day: Individual arrival in Gosau am Dachstein.
You will receive your travel documents at the hotel
Overnight stay in Gosau.

2nd day: From your accommodation in Gosau you start the hike along the Herrenweg over the Kalvarienberg to the Zwieselalm where the Gablonzerhütte is located. There is a remarkable panorama with a magnificent view of the Dachstein.
Overnight stay at Gablonzerhütte
~ 9 km, 4,5 hrs, altitude difference á 890 m / â 123 m

3rd day: Today´s hike leads you along the Austria Weg, first over steeper flower meadows to the Oberer Törecksattel. Then it continues slightly downhill on the south side of the Großer Donnerkogel and through a forest to the Stuhlalm. From here you walk half an hour to Theodor-Körner-Hütte.
Overnight stay at Theodor-Körner-Hütte.
~4 km, 2 hrs, altitude difference á 114 m / â 217 m

4th day: After a refreshing breakfast, hike back to the Stuhlalm. Through rocky boulders and green mountain pastures you pass the striking Bischofsmütze and the stage destination – the Hofpürglhütte.
Overnight stay at Hofpürglhütte
~6,5 km, 2-3 hrs, altitude difference á 339 m / â 97 m

5th day: From the Hofpürghütten you start the descent into the valley to Filzmoos via the Wastl-Lackner-Steig. Passing the nice Almsee you continue to the centre of Filzmoos. After you have explored the town centre, you will take a taxi back to the starting point Gosau.
Overnight stay in Gosau
~ 12 km, 5-6 hrs, altitude difference á 278 m / â 1614 m

6th day: Individual departure

possible date of arrival

daily

Booking

from price

€ 525,00 per person
bookable from 1 person

Travel period (01.07.2024 - 02.10.2024)

From		to
01.07.2024,	to	02.10.2024

non-binding inquiry

Prices

Rates for arrangement per person in €:

01.07. – 02.10.2024

***hotel/inn in double room (communal bunks in hut) 525,--
Supplement half board (min. 2 course dinner in inns/hotels and partly also in huts otherwise 1 course hikers-meal in huts)   145,--
Supplement 2 x single room (communal bunks in huts) 109,--
Supplement for single travelers 75,--

Mountain guide   On request
Day of arrival   daily

Prices are subject to change

30% reduction for children 7-14,9 years sleeping in their parents’ room (2 fully paying guests, max. 2 children)

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.

The standard terms and conditions of the Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH apply in the current version.
Prices are subject to change.

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