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title: "Dachstein Krippenstein | Freeriden am Dachstein | Snowshoe trails"
url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/105011/dachstein-krippenstein.html"
description: "Dachstein Krippenstein! 30 km off piste variants, the longest run in Austria with 11 kilometers, snowshoe hiking, guided ski and numerous other winter sports facilities for the perfect holiday in the powder at Dachstein in Salzkammergut."
date: 2017-02-22
modified: 2026-03-18
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# Dachstein Krippenstein | Freeriden am Dachstein | Snowshoe trails
Dachstein Krippenstein
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Obertraun, Oberösterreich, Österreich
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Winkl 34
4831 Obertraun
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**Dachstein Krippenstein: Are you ready?
For 9 kilometers of the finest deep snow? For the longest descent in Upper Austria?**
Dachstein Krippenstein is the hotspot of the freeriding scene in the Salzkammergut. And beyond runs and cliff drops, the Krippenstein impresses with an exciting outdoor program - far away from the mainstream.
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Nine kilometers of off-piste options and the guaranteed snow of the Dachstein region will whet your appetite for powder snow and fat boards. Whether ski or board, the numerous variants of the Dachstein Krippenstein inspire every powder freak! Schönberg, Imisl and Eisgrube offer tough rocky ridges, varied slopes and selective forest trails, 1500 vertical meters per ride demand stamina and concentration.
**Days of freedom are the order of the day at Arena Dachstein Krippenstein** - simply anything goes: ski and board, on and off piste, freeride training and snow camps, snowshoeing, ski tours, ice climbing, paragliding. Or perhaps you prefer to relax on one of the sun terraces or party?
**And here is the offer:**
> 30 kilometers of off-piste variants
> the longest downhill run in Upper Austria with 9 kilometers
> signposted snowshoe trails to the World Heritage Spiral, 5fingers, Dachstein Shark
> Eldorado of ski touring options on the Dachstein
> Krippenstein Gjaidalm cross-country ski trail
> Hundreds of square kilometers of high alpine terrain to let off steam
> Relaxed huts and lodges to unwind in
**New in winter:**
- Dachstein Krippenstein mountain restaurant
- Modern event room with panoramic terrace
- Ski tour Heilbronner Runde
- Special snowshoe offers, guided snowshoe tours and mountain safety camps offer a relaxed way to get to know the mountain safely and prepare beginners for the demands of the high mountains.
- Guided snowshoe hike: Info & registration: www.bergwandern.co.at
[**To the 360° tour on the Dachstein Krippenstein ...**](https://www.dachstein-panorama.at/?s=pano49414&utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=textlink&utm_campaign=tourdata360tour)
**Further information:**
Website: **[www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com](http://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)**
Facebook: **[www.facebook.com/dachsteinkrippenstein](http://www.facebook.com/dachsteinkrippenstein)**
Instagram:[ **www.instagram.com/dachsteinkrippenstein**](http://www.instagram.com/dachsteinkrippenstein)
TikTok: **[www.tiktok.com/@dachsteinkrippenstein](https://www.tiktok.com/@dachsteinkrippenstein)**
**Current weather information directly from the mountain**
**[Weather info Dachstein Krippenstein](http://kaboom.weti.net:3000/locationviewdetailed/84?item%5Bid%5D=84&item%5Bname%5D=Dachstein-Krippenstein&item%5BlogoUrl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Frailway-profile-images.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fgerhard.za&utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)**
[ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt)
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**Dachstein Krippenstein**
Winkl 34
4831 Obertraun
Phone [ +43 50 140 ](tel:+4350140)
E-Mail [info@dachstein-salzkammergut.com](#mailto)
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**Contact person**
Rupert Schiefer
Dachstein Tourismus AG
Winkl 34
4831 Obertraun
Phone [ +43 50 140 ](tel:+4350140)
E-Mail [info@dachstein-salzkammergut.com](#mailto)
Web [www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com](http://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com "New window")
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**Legal contact information**
Dachstein Tourismus AG
Dachstein Tourismus AG
Winkl 34
AT-4831 Obertraun
info@dachstein-salzkammergut.com
https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com/
UID: ATU22872602
Vertretungsverhältnisse:
Rupert Schiefer
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**We speak the following languages**
German
English
[ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten)
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**Opening Hours Summer 2026:**
01.05. - 01.11.2026: Section 1+2\* + Giant Ice Cave
09.05. - 01.11.2026: Mammoth Cave
04.06. - 01.11.2026: Section 3
01.05. - 27.09.2026: Koppenbrüller Cave
Cable cars run every 15 minutes!
First ascent at 8:40 a.m.!
Opening hours: [www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com](http://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com)
[ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise)
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**Accessibility / arrival****by car**
****from Salzburg:****
Federal road B158 direction Bad Ischl
in Bad Ischl driveway onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 in direction to Bad Goisern, Hallstatt and Obertraun
**from Linz:**
A1 motorway exit Regau on Salzkammergut Straße B145 direction Gmunden, Bad Goisern, Hallstatt and Obertraun
**from Graz:**
A9 motorway exit Liezen on B320
in Trautenfels turn onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 via Bad Aussee to Obertraun
**from Villach:**
A10 Tauernautobahn to exit "Eben im Pongau", from there via Annaberg, Gosau and Hallstatt to Obertraun
**by bus:**
get off at the bus station “Obertraun Dachsteinseilbahn”
**by train:**
from Linz/Salzburg to Attnang-Puchheim, change to train to Stainach-Irdning
or from Stainach-Irdning Zug direction Attnang-Puchheim
get off at train station "Obertraun-Dachsteinhöhlen", from there 45 min walk or change to the bus
Detailed information on the respective train and bus times can be found at **** (train) and **** (bus).
**Parking**- Parking space: 200
- Parking area for disabled: 5
- Bus parking space: 12
**Parking fees**Free of charge!
[ Snow report ](#ttgCollapseSchneebericht)
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**Basis-Data**Report dated:
06.07.2026
skiing are operating:
no
fun park / boarder park operating:
no
ski- kindergarten open:
no
**track and trail information**Cross-country ski trails (in km):
1.2km
**lifts operating**
**Snow information**Snow conditions (mountain):
powder snow
[ Ski area ](#ttgCollapseSkigebiet)
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**Slope information**- 9 km: medium
- 3 km: difficult
- Freeride area: 30 km
**further information**
> Freeride- & ski school in the valley station
> Ski rental & shop in the valley station
> LVS system in the ski area
> Skiline service & free WiFi hotspots
> Yeti-Ticket: snow shoes hire + cable car journey
> Rumpler-Ticket for ski tourers
**Infrastructure**- Skiing arena for children
- Sports Shop
- 73 Snow cannons
- 3 Tows
- 1 Chairlifts
- 3 Funicular
[ Sports ](#ttgCollapseSportarten)
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- Skiing
- Freeride
- Freestyle (ski/board)
- Snowboarding
- Cross-country skiiing
- other winter sports: Snow shoe hiking, winter hiking, ice climbing, snowkiten, ski tours
[ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung)
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- Toilet facility
- Diaper room
**Service**
**Courses**Guided snowshoe tours!
[ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise)
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**Prices for a day ticket**- Adult: € 53,00
- Youth: € 38,10
- Child: € 27,50
- Family: € 76,30
[ **Price list** ](https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com/de/tickets-angebote/tickets-winter/skiticket/)
**Further price information****PRICE INFORMATION**
- [Price list ski tickets](https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com/en/tickets-offers/ski-tickets/ski-tickets)
- [Price list season ski pass](https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com/en/tickets-offers/ski-tickets/season-pass)
**GROUPE OFFERS:** We have devised some special offers for coach, tour and school parties (from 20 people). To enquire, call +43 50 140 or t ! Ski passes plus EUR 2,00 deposit for keycard.
**YETI-TICKET for snowshoe walkers**
= cable car journey + snowshoe hire
**RUMPLER-TICKET for ski tourers**
**General price information****Price information:**
[www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com ](https://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com)
[book a ticket](http://shop.dachstein-salzkammergut.com "New window")
**Payment methods** Cash payment
**Debit and credit cards**
American Express
ATM card
Diners Club
Mastercard
Visa
**Discounts (Age-related / Groups)**- Children
Children born in 2018 or younger receive a free pass when accompanied by a parent (family ID!).
Proof of age must be provided with an official ID.
- Student groups with school class
- Seniors
- Families
Family ticket when a family buys a single ticket:
If a ski ticket is purchased for the two eldest children and at least one parent, the third and each additional child receives a free ski ticket for the same duration. Proof of family membership required!
- Groups
We have devised some special offers for coach, tour and school parties (from 20 people).
To enquire, call +43 (0) 50 140 or info@dachstein-salzkammergut.com!
**Discounts (Memberships)**- Salzkammergut Winter-Card
Special prices:
You can find the ski ticket rates at: dachstein-salzkammergut.com
- Family Card OÖ
[https://www.familienkarte.at/d…](https://www.familienkarte.at/de/familienkarte/ooefamilienkarte/highlights/detail/action.view/entity.detail/key.2147.html "Link will open in a new window")
[ Cooperation ](#ttgCollapseKooperationen)
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[ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung)
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- All weather
- Suitable for groups
- Suitable for schools
- Suitable for kids (all ages)
- Suitable for teenagers
- Suitable for seniors
- Suitable for single travelers
- Suitable for friends
- Suitable for couples
- Suitable for children
**Season**- Winter
[ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit)
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Please get in touch for more information.
[ Inspiration ](#ttgCollapseMultimedia)
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**Video:** [ Winter sports on the Dachstein Krippenstein ](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fjaXuKaeR18 "Link will open in a new window")
[ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen)
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