--- title: Dachstein circular track url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001884/dachstein-circular-trail.html" description: The Dachstein circular track is a an eight days hiking tour from hut to hut. It starts in Gosau and introduces hikers to clear mountain lakes, fresh alpine herbs and King Dachstein. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Dachstein circular track Dachstein circular trail ========================== **Starting place:** 4824 Gosau **Destination:** 4824 Gosau ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/241944/57DAFBE6513CBFAA662E81B048205D462495D6F2E7D6FF32DBCE27EBF329A5AB/toller-anblick-des-bergmassives-am-dachsteinrundwanderweg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/241945/2E484A210516EA51D9916A0203E2741B0BEC88D9781BCA9D83D1FA5E3F7F0D44/endlose-gesteinsmassen-am-dachsteinrundwanderweg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/241946/A55AA6D33F515C525446AB5529902E8B5C20668828E4562CA5424787A77BE58F/hallstatt-ist-eines-der-highlights-am-weg-des-dachsteinrundwanderweges.jpg) © Open copyright © © Dachsteinrundwanderweg © ladyvenom Close copyright [ ![A hiker with a rucksack stands on a narrow path in a barren, rocky high mountain landscape. Snow fields stretch across the terrain. In the background, a massive mountain rises into the cloudy sky.\n](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241944/57DAFBE6513CBFAA662E81B048205D462495D6F2E7D6FF32DBCE27EBF329A5AB/toller-anblick-des-bergmassives-am-dachsteinrundwanderweg.jpg "© © Dachsteinrundwanderweg © ladyvenom") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241944/57DAFBE6513CBFAA662E81B048205D462495D6F2E7D6FF32DBCE27EBF329A5AB/toller-anblick-des-bergmassives-am-dachsteinrundwanderweg.jpg) © Open copyright © © Dachsteinrundwanderweg © ladyvenom Close copyright [ ![An impressive mountain landscape with rugged rocks, snowfields and green meadows. The sun shines over a high peak while a narrow hiking trail winds its way through the rugged terrain.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241945/2E484A210516EA51D9916A0203E2741B0BEC88D9781BCA9D83D1FA5E3F7F0D44/endlose-gesteinsmassen-am-dachsteinrundwanderweg.jpg "© © Dachsteinrundwanderweg © ladyvenom") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241945/2E484A210516EA51D9916A0203E2741B0BEC88D9781BCA9D83D1FA5E3F7F0D44/endlose-gesteinsmassen-am-dachsteinrundwanderweg.jpg) © Open copyright © © Dachsteinrundwanderweg © ladyvenom Close copyright [ ![A picturesque lakeside village with traditional houses and a church with a pointed tower on the shore. A boat sails across the calm water. Wooded mountains rise up in the background, partly shrouded in mist.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241946/A55AA6D33F515C525446AB5529902E8B5C20668828E4562CA5424787A77BE58F/hallstatt-ist-eines-der-highlights-am-weg-des-dachsteinrundwanderweges.jpg "© © Dachsteinrundwanderweg © ladyvenom") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241946/A55AA6D33F515C525446AB5529902E8B5C20668828E4562CA5424787A77BE58F/hallstatt-ist-eines-der-highlights-am-weg-des-dachsteinrundwanderweges.jpg) © Open copyright © © Dachsteinrundwanderweg © ladyvenom Close copyright [ ![An idyllic mountain lake with a calm water surface, surrounded by dense forests and steep rock faces. In the background, jagged peaks rise into the sky, while wafts of mist hover over the water.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241947/6191104940D6C1561D8E66E7A17B9EC1B9AF20ACDCA116870C3F9ECC671FEAC7/seen-und-berge-entlang-des-dachsteinrundwanderwegs.jpg "© © Dachsteinrundwanderweg © ladyvenom") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241947/6191104940D6C1561D8E66E7A17B9EC1B9AF20ACDCA116870C3F9ECC671FEAC7/seen-und-berge-entlang-des-dachsteinrundwanderwegs.jpg) © Open copyright © © Dachsteinrunde © ladyvenom Close copyright [ ![A traditional mountain hut with a wooden façade and large sun terrace is situated on a green mountain pasture. Red parasols provide shade. A narrow path leads to the hut, which is used by hikers.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241948/15EC857E9B4C92EFDE9379156F7982431D162023C43E8C1DFB93A5BA6094404D/blick-auf-die-gablonzerhuette-in-gosau.jpg "© © Dachsteinrunde © ladyvenom") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241948/15EC857E9B4C92EFDE9379156F7982431D162023C43E8C1DFB93A5BA6094404D/blick-auf-die-gablonzerhuette-in-gosau.jpg) © Open copyright © © dachsteinrundwanderweg © ladyvenom Close copyright [ ![An idyllic alpine meadow with scattered huts and grazing cows stretches out in front of steep, rocky mountains. A narrow hiking trail leads through the landscape, along which two hikers are travelling.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241949/BF59D8D7C44127637343D4BB0EDB7D537FD6B714CD77C1FE090D6BB665FA2BF9/wanderbare-natur-am-dachstein.jpg "© © dachsteinrundwanderweg © ladyvenom") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241949/BF59D8D7C44127637343D4BB0EDB7D537FD6B714CD77C1FE090D6BB665FA2BF9/wanderbare-natur-am-dachstein.jpg) © Open copyright © © Dachsteinrundwanderweg © ladyvenom Close copyright [ ![A small white chapel with a wooden shingle roof and cross stands idyllically on a green meadow. The words \"Dachstein-Kircherl\" adorn the entrance. Behind it, steep, rocky mountains tower into the sky.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241950/8F8052C7273287BF6A97734D04E6B89F2E8A63AE24B32AEAEF4308F91F0F1621/ein-kleines-kircherl-entlang-des-dachsteinrundwanderwegs.jpg "© © Dachsteinrundwanderweg © ladyvenom") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241950/8F8052C7273287BF6A97734D04E6B89F2E8A63AE24B32AEAEF4308F91F0F1621/ein-kleines-kircherl-entlang-des-dachsteinrundwanderwegs.jpg) © Open copyright © © Dachsteinrundwanderweg © ladyvenom Close copyright [ ![A small, crystal-clear mountain lake lies nestled in a green basin, surrounded by dense forests and steep rock faces. The surface of the water reflects the sky, while the valley runs out in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241951/CE4EC1186563BD2B17EE8CFF521BC7C5D05A5A1CA61C3C03D8986D70274366BF/blick-auf-einen-der-vielen-seen-rund-um-den-dachstein.jpg "© © Dachsteinrundwanderweg © ladyvenom") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241951/CE4EC1186563BD2B17EE8CFF521BC7C5D05A5A1CA61C3C03D8986D70274366BF/blick-auf-einen-der-vielen-seen-rund-um-den-dachstein.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. pets allowed Glacier region Multi-day tour Circular route Possible accommodation Gosauseestraße 5 4824 Gosau [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gosauseestra%C3%9Fe%205%2C%204824%20Gosau "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Gosauseestra%C3%9Fe%205%2C%204824%20Gosau "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:ekcaHazjqAzUqDd@fYfTbIDf`@eYhh@vh@`f@fy@mc@nKtM|q@ec@|JwLdQ_z@rQ|GbOqQxl@n`@fSkt@rY}@vDml@sVyh@\gWvJaO{e@qOqM}e@lEus@jIsKnBst@zOem@hRiEbFeSrzA_PsWgg@OuQd[soBvDgiClIwVfPkE_BiM|LuVzT}DfYnXceCgt@_Tas@fCad@iJqUjByTtNun@vPwKb_@}jAlh@sb@bHgi@h^aR`KfKeO{Ur@knAcJ_^bGs\_JiZpDyQ}DiX_QyG_DqXmTp@kFqMaEybAoUei@pFe_AaPaJAii@iPyUOeWjMof@y@aj@yGkRpc@eqAzNwbBl\dHrApTwBiVi[mF{NvbBkShg@yp@hVeOas@a@_h@__@_PkJcdA}QsY|E_\cGw`@fBip@{_@_b@_Fcc@yb@|@yb@uUud@zH}OiNkA{UmhBmPmf@_[oI_b@Lki@_KOmS|q@{b@dV}i@z_AbUzPDp]sQnMpFjpAgI~G}Df]oI\tFd]iObWg]sUwW|BeOza@uBpv@m\~c@qw@t`@iq@xgAuMbe@E`q@mKn\xE`[qM|hBY|]vKdN~Dta@`e@`y@LqQ~GaDpIxy@z`@j^pr@nB|^i]rm@wJnLz`Aj]`aAf@de@qLfa@oB~RbGqAgIfg@pRjr@MhwCad@kWoW_fAsO{OkJo_@mqAqV}_@zN}@xRgOpOsh@~OaNd_@sp@jXeSdc@mJf_Aof@pj@{KdHm_@kFcPla@iT_F}Mlw@kJ{JjJzJC`SxTnB~K`f@nOzEta@hzApUznBwUfe@jS|QhCd~@nHxLb}@bGpDrSr\kA~StVpMoBpF~^v[uD_ElFhP`Y}@dNpRfIhA``@fJ|H|`@|B|Xv]xc@bOhPdCr@cMbJcAz[dSp`@fDvvArbBzMbEvVaJ&server=meta.tourdata.at) **The Dachstein forms the imposing center of this circular hiking trail. In 8 stages you hike the mountains around the mountain personality Dachstein. On this unique and varied hiking tour you get to know the special features of the regions around the Dachstein. This circular tour leads from the Dachstein Salzkammergut - Tennengau - Filzmoos - Schladming Dachstein and all the way to the Ausseerland. Very special hiking huts are on the list of overnight stays. Tipp: Offers for hiking from hut to hut with luggage transfer** At 2,995 metres above sea level, the Dachstein is the second highest peak in the Northern Limestone Alps. Although the Dachstein is not a "real three-thousand-metre peak", it has long since become the Dachstein brand, at the latest since UNESCO added the mountain landscape of the Dachstein with Hallstatt and the Inner Salzkammergut to the list of "World Heritage Sites" in 1997.Unique hiking experience for real mountain enthusiasts ------------------------------------------------------- The description of the Dachstein Circumnavigation is given in the guide in an anti-clockwise direction, as both the scenic highlights and the differences in altitude fit more harmoniously into the route in this way. Starting in the north-west at Lake Gosau, continue along the foot of the Gosaukamm and the south faces of the Dachstein to Ramsau. From there you hike one level higher over the glacier to the east to the Guttenberghaus and on to the Stoderzinken. Through the Notgasse and Viehbergalm, the lonely plateau is crossed northwards in the footsteps of pilgrims to the Salzkammergut. On level paths, always along the River Traun, the route crosses the Salzkammergut, passing Bad Aussee, Obertraun, Hallstatt and Bad Goisern. Last but not least, you cross the Kalmberg mountains with the Goiserer Hütte on the way to Gosau. The stages of the Dachstein circular hiking trail: -------------------------------------------------- **1. Gosausee - Hofpürglhütte:** On the Austriaweg at the foot of the Gosaukamm to the Hofpürglhütte below the Bischofsmütze **2. Hofpürglhütte - Dachstein Südwandhütte:** Linzerweg and Pernerweg - under the spell of the Dachstein south faces, so to speak **3. Dachstein-Südwandhütte - Hunerkogel - Guttenberghaus:** High up on the glacier hike across the landscape "am Stein" **4. Guttenberghaus - Stoderzinken:** About the alpine pastures on the Stein to the viewing summit of Stoderzinken **5. Stoderzinken - Bad Mitterndorf:** Through the Notgasse, Viehbergalm and lonely peaks to the Steinitzenalm or Bad Mitterndorf **6. Bad Mitterndorf- Hallstatt:** Level paths along the stream: moors, karst springs, quiet forest lakes on the Salzkammerweg to Hallstatt **7. Hallstatt - Bad Goisern:** On the east bank hiking trail along the shore of Lake Hallstatt to Bad Goisern, a leisurely tour through the fjord-like valley. **8th Bad Goisern - Gosau:** On steep paths via the Goisererhütte to Gosau [Order hiking maps for the Dachstein Salzkammergut region ...](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/services/kartenbestellung.html) [To the overview](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/dachstein-salzkammergut/Prospekte_Kataloge/Folder-Dachsteinrundwanderweg.pdf) [**Experience a 360° panoramic tour through the Gosau Valley...**](https://dachstein-panorama.at/?startscene=27&startactions=lookat(19.49,5.61,100.3,0,0);) Mountain rescue: 140 [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4824 Gosau **Destination:** 4824 Gosau **duration:** 46h 9m **length:** 127,7 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 6.768m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 6.712m **Lowest point:** 496m **Highest point:** 2.659m **difficulty:** difficult **condition:** difficult **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Hiking trail **Starting point:** "Lake Gosau" **Destination:** "Lake Gosau" **further information:** - Glacier region - Multi-day tour - Circular route - Possible accommodation - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Dachstein circular trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001884&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Dachstein circular trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001884&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Dachstein circular trail") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ This way is, depending on the weather, accessible from June till September. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****by car** **from Salzburg:** Motorway exit Golling via B162 Abtenau and B166 to Gosau **from Linz:** Motorway exit Regau on Salzkammergut street B145 towards Gmunden and Bad Ischl to Bad Goisern, in Bad Goisern turn right onto B166, at the Gosaumühle junction turn right towards Gosau **from Vienna/Graz:** Motorway exit Liezen on the B320, in Trautenfels turn on Salzkammergut street B145 to Bad Aussee, turn on Koppen street through Obertraun and Hallstatt, at the Gosaumühle junction turn left towards Gosau **from Villach:** Tauern motorway to exit “Eben im Pongau”, via the B166 Pass Gschütt federal road to Gosau **by train** Attnang-Puchheim - Stainach-Irdning lines Arrival by train in "Steeg / Gosau" then continue with bus 541/542 in the direction Gosausee **By bus** Bus 470 (Abtenau - Gosau) direction Gosau, stop Gosau Abzw. Pass Gschütt Bus 541/542 (Bad Ischl - Gosausee) direction Gosausee, stops Haltestelle: Gosau Klaushof, Gosau Bärnausiedlung, Gosau Ressenbachweg, Gosau Vordertal B166, Gosau Ramsau B166, Gosau, Gemeindeamt, Abzw. Pass Gschütt, Gosau Wirtsweg, Gosau Leitenweg, Gosau Schüttmannweg, Mittertal b. Gosau Ort, Mittertal, Hornspitzlift, Hintertal b. Gosau Falmbach, Hintertal b. Gosau Mühlradl, Hintertal b. Gosau Ort, Hintertal b. Gosau Madlgasse, Hintertal b. Gosau Schmiedweg, Hintertal b. Gosau Freilichtmuseum,Hintertal b. Gosau Zwieselalmbahn (Panoramajet), Hintertal b. Gosau Gosaukammbahn Detailed information on the respective train and bus times can be found at (train) and (bus). **Parking**- Parking space: 516 - Parking area for disabled: 2 - Bus parking space: 7 **Parking fees**According to the notice **E-service station / recharging station**- Charging point for electric cars (fees apply) [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Pets allowed - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Summer [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Grooming service ](#ttgCollapseWegbetreuer) ----------------------------------------------- Austrian Alpine Club - Salzkammergut Section [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Dachstein circular trail** Tourismusverband Inneres Salzkammergut – Ortsstelle Gosau Gosauseestraße 5 4824 Gosau Phone [ +43 5 95095 - 20 ](tel:+4359509520) Fax machine +43 5 95095 - 74 E-Mail [gosau@dachstein-salzkammergut.at](#mailto) Web [www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at](https://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at "New window") Web [www.wandern-dachstein.at](https://www.wandern-dachstein.at "New window") https://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at https://www.wandern-dachstein.at --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/visitdachsteinsalzkammergut) [ Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.at/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/dachsteinskg) [ Wikipedia ](https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gosau) --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430001884) [To the website](https://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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