--- title: Winter hiking trail Obertraun url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002237/winter-trail-obertraun.html" description: On the romantic winter hiking trail in Obertraun along the river, you can enjoy the beautiful winter landscape surrounded by an imposing mountain backdrop. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Winter hiking trail Obertraun Winter trail Obertraun ======================== **Starting place:** 4831 Obertraun **Destination:** 4831 Obertraun ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/242386/A98CD56A19DE0519592FC622C4B6441704788303CB9B2331F3D23E24552E9ACA/winterwanderung-blick-auf-die-berge.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/242385/5818F38F5C0C58D2B169C70B12C1D5E082620CF72E18760ACCC2077B321FD12E/hund-bei-winterspaziergang.png) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/242387/FE8A144147E7E6A8C8D74B4D78830B05246F868CB8D50B0B98CD7320ED8A3F4B/winterwanderung-wunderschoener-blick.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![view of the Plassen in winter](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242386/A98CD56A19DE0519592FC622C4B6441704788303CB9B2331F3D23E24552E9ACA/winterwanderung-blick-auf-die-berge.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242386/A98CD56A19DE0519592FC622C4B6441704788303CB9B2331F3D23E24552E9ACA/winterwanderung-blick-auf-die-berge.jpg) © Open copyright © Michael Schwarzlmüller Close copyright [ ![Caucasian shepherd dog takes a rest](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242385/5818F38F5C0C58D2B169C70B12C1D5E082620CF72E18760ACCC2077B321FD12E/hund-bei-winterspaziergang.png "© Michael Schwarzlmüller") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242385/5818F38F5C0C58D2B169C70B12C1D5E082620CF72E18760ACCC2077B321FD12E/hund-bei-winterspaziergang.png) © Open copyright © Pilz Lukas Close copyright [ ![paragliding](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242387/FE8A144147E7E6A8C8D74B4D78830B05246F868CB8D50B0B98CD7320ED8A3F4B/winterwanderung-wunderschoener-blick.jpg "© Pilz Lukas") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242387/FE8A144147E7E6A8C8D74B4D78830B05246F868CB8D50B0B98CD7320ED8A3F4B/winterwanderung-wunderschoener-blick.jpg) 1. 2. 3. pets allowed Circular route Obertraun 180 4831 Obertraun [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Obertraun%20180%2C%204831%20Obertraun "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Obertraun%20180%2C%204831%20Obertraun "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:epfaHskrrAgDcHDoHPsDGyA_@}BeAuG_@kDgBkBm@qCXqEN}CO{By@eCyBaGmGkJyBgLmBt@v@tH?Bl@nBdArDlE|HhCnDj@pADnAE~CWzFbBvM|BxSrAvF~@~Gp@nBlA`@~@GN{B?Q&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Wild-romantic hiking trail on the banks of the Traun Ice crystals reflected in the sun, the beautiful winter landscape surrounded by the imposing mountain scenery and the soft crunching of the snow under our shoes ...** Fabulous winter hiking country ------------------------------ On this **short hike** throug the **fairy-tale snowy landscape** you can enjoy the magic of the cold season. The beautiful **hiking trail along the banks of the river Traun** leads us into the woodlands, deep in snow. Our destination is the “Ebnersteg”. We cross the bridge and walk along the opposite bank of the river, back to our start point. On this short hike you can enjoy the beauty of a winter landscape surrounded by the **imposing mountain scenery**. An alternative is to walk through the village of Obertraun to the start point. Mountain rescue: 140 **[Order Hiking- and Mountain Biking Maps...](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/hiking-mountain-biking-maps-order.html)** [**Experience a 360° panorama tour through Obertraun…**](https://www.dachstein-panorama.at/?s=pano49410&utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=textlink&utm_campaign=tourdata360tour) [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4831 Obertraun **Destination:** 4831 Obertraun **duration:** 0h 47m **length:** 3,1 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 20m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 22m **Lowest point:** 517m **Highest point:** 540m **difficulty:** very easy **condition:** very easy **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** snow, Gravel, Hiking trail **Starting point:** former inn Dachsteinhof **Destination:** former inn Dachsteinhof **further information:** - Circular route **Details - hiking**- cleared winter hiking path [ ![Altitude profile Winter trail Obertraun](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002237&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Winter trail Obertraun](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002237&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Winter trail Obertraun") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Depending on the weather, daily walkable. The path is cleared in winter. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **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, before the bridge turn right to the former inn Dachsteinhof **from Linz:** A1 motorway exit Regau on Salzkammergut Straße B145 direction Gmunden, Bad Goisern, Hallstatt and Obertraun, before the bridge turn right to the former inn Dachsteinhof **from Graz:** A9 motorway exit Liezen on B320 in Trautenfels turn onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 via Bad Aussee to Obertraun, after the bridge turn left to the former inn Dachsteinhof **from Villach:** A10 Tauernautobahn to exit "Eben im Pongau", from there via Annaberg, Gosau and Hallstatt to Obertraun, before the bridge turn right from there 1 km walk to the begining of the hiking trail. **by bus:** get off at the bus station “Obertraun Bundessportzentrum”, from there 500 walk to the begining of the hiking trail. **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 2 km walk to the begining of the hiking trail. Parkarea is at the starting point - from there you start the roadway. **Parking**- Parking space: 10 - Bus parking space: 1 **Parking fees**free parking [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (3 - 14 Year) - Pets allowed - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Winter trail Obertraun** Tourismusverband Inneres Salzkammergut – Ortsstelle Obertraun Obertraun 180 4831 Obertraun Phone [ +43 5 95095 - 40 ](tel:+4359509540) E-Mail [obertraun@dachstein-salzkammergut.at](#mailto) Web [www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at](https://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at "New window") https://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.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://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obertraun) --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430002237) [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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