--- id: 6283 title: path: /en url: "https://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en" language: en generated_at: "2026-10-29T00:00:05+01:00" type: document --- Dachstein hiking tour Circular hiking trail ============================================== [Stages](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en#stages)[Offers](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en#offers)[The Dachstein](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/dachstein)[Bike around the Dachstein](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/tours/Dachstein-Tour-7C-S840_tour_5822) ![Dachstein Sonnenrunde | © Lady Venom](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Schladming-Dachstein/03_CONTENT/externer%20Content/Dachstein%20Rundwanderweg/2018_07_Weitwandern_Dachstein%20Rundwanderweg_Ladyvenom/48413/image-thumb__48413__hero/thetravelblog.at_by_ladyvenom_dachsteinrundwanderweg-524.185968f7.jpg "Dachstein Sonnenrunde | © Lady Venom") copyright: Lady Venom [Stages](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en#stages)[Offers](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en#offers)[The Dachstein](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/dachstein)[Bike around the Dachstein](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/tours/Dachstein-Tour-7C-S840_tour_5822) Around the Dachstein ---------------------- The Dachstein Circular Hiking Trail is one of the most beautiful multi-day hikes in the Alps, covering approximately 136 kilometers through the provinces of Styria, Upper Austria, and Salzburg. The route circles the Dachstein massif and connects the regions of Schladming-Dachstein, Ausseerland-Salzkammergut, Dachstein Salzkammergut, Filzmoos, and Tennengau. The hike consists of 8 individually planable stages through alpine landscapes, historic sites, and the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut. Along the way, you’ll learn interesting facts about the history of the Dachstein, the cultural development of the region, geological features, and notable figures associated with the mountain range. The Dachstein, with its highest peak, the Hoher Dachstein (2,996 m), dominates the entire route and accompanies you on a varied circular hike between 495 and 2,700 meters above sea level. [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Schladming-Dachstein/03_CONTENT/externer%20Content/Dachstein%20Rundwanderweg/2022_08_Weitwandern_Bad%20Goisern-Gosau_Michael%20Kuschei/2022_07_Weitwandern_Hofp%C3%BCrglh%C3%BCtte-S%C3%BCdwandh%C3%BCtte_Michael%20Kuschei/165481/image-thumb__165481__lightbox/Dachstein%20Rundwanderweg%20-%20Etappe%2002%20004%20%C2%A9%20Michael%20Kuschei%20%282022-07%29.35879d9e.jpg) copyright: Michael Kuschei Facts ------- - **Length:** 136 kilometers - **Stages:** 8 daily stages that can be planned individually - **Walking time:** 4–8 hours per day on average - **Altitude:** 495 to 2,700 meters - **Highest peak:** Hoher Dachstein (2,996 meters) - **Provinces:** Styria, Upper Austria, and Salzburg - **Regions around the Dachstein:** Tennengau, Filzmoos, Schladming-Dachstein, Ausseerland-Salzkammergut, Dachstein Salzkammergut The stages ------------ "The Classic" circular route leads around the Dachstein mountain in 8 stages. Here you will find descriptions, route maps, and information about this option. Further possibilities and variations can be found below. These variations were developed by the Salzkammergut Touristik travel agency and are offered by them as a bookable package. Gosausee - Filzmoos 1. Stage [Read more](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/tours/Gosausee-Hofp-C3-BCrglh-C3-BCtte-7C-Dachstein-Circular-Hiking-Trail-3A-Stage-01_tour_9818) copyright: Michael Kuschei Filzmoos - Ramsau am Dachstein 2. Stage [Read more](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/tours/Hofp-C3-BCrglh-C3-BCtte-S-C3-BCdwandh-C3-BCtte-7C-Dachstein-Circular-Hiking-Trail-3A-Stage-02_tour_9820) copyright: Marion Vicenta Payr (@ladyvenom) Ramsau am Dachstein - Guttenberghaus 3. Stage [Read more](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/tours/S-C3-BCdwandh-C3-BCtte-Guttenberghaus-7C-Dachstein-Circular-Hiking-Trail-3A-Stage-03_tour_9819) copyright: Marion Vicenta Payr (@ladyvenom) Guttenberghaus - Stoderzinken 4. Stage [Read more](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/tours/Guttenberghaus-Stoderzinken-7C-Dachstein-Circular-Hiking-Trail-3A-Stage-04_tour_9822) copyright: Michael Kuschei Stoderzinken - Bad Mitterndorf 5. Stage [Read more](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/tours/Stoderzinken-Steinitzenalm-7C-Dachstein-Circular-Hiking-Trail-3A-Stage-05_tour_9816) copyright: Michael Kuschei Bad Mitterndorf - Hallstatt 6. Stage [Read more](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/tours/Steinitzenalm-Hallstatt-7C-Dachstein-Circular-Hiking-Trail-3A-Stage-06_tour_9814) copyright: Marion Vicenta Payr (@ladyvenom) Hallstatt - Bad Goisern 7. Stage [Read more](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/tours/Hallstatt-Bad-Goisern-7C-Dachstein-Circular-Hiking-Trail-3A-Stage-07_tour_9815) copyright: Marion Vicenta Payr (@ladyvenom) Bad Goisern - Gosau 8. Stage [Read more](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/tours/Bad-Goisern-Gosausee-7C-Dachstein-Circular-Hiking-Trail-3A-Stage-08_tour_9817) copyright: Michael Kuschei All Stages at a glance [Read more](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/tours/Dachstein-Circular-Hiking-Trail_tour_6299) copyright: Marion Vicenta Payr (@ladyvenom) Hiking without luggage ------------------------ The Dachstein Circular Hiking Trail runs through five regions in three federal states of Austria. Salzkammergut Tourism, as a partner of these regions, offers various packages for multi-day tours and long-distance hikes on the Dachstein Circular Hiking Trail. When booking through a travel agency, the entire tour is organized by them, and you receive all the necessary documents, including a detailed route description for your chosen package. For specific questions about individual stages, the respective tourism region is the best contact, as their staff are most knowledgeable about the region and have the most up-to-date information. 12 days | 11 nights The Extended Tour [Read more](https://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/packages/long-hike) copyright: Marion Vicenta Payr (@ladyvenom) 7 days | 6 nights The Explorer [Read more](https://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/Packages/7-days-6-nights-Discoverer) copyright: Michael Kuschei 10 days | 9 nights The Classic [Read more](https://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/Packages/10-days-9-nights-Classic) copyright: Marion Vicenta Payr (@ladyvenom) 9 days | 8 nights The Classic [Read more](https://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/Packages/9-days-8-nights-Classic) copyright: Michael Kuschei 7 days | 6 nights The Hut-to-Hut Tour [Read more](https://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/Packages/7-days-6-nights-Hut%27s-Tour) copyright: Michael Kuschei 6 days | 5 nights Schladming-Dachstein Card Special [Read more](https://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/Packages/6-days-5-nights-Sommercard-Special) copyright: Marion Vicenta Payr (@ladyvenom) 4 days | 3 nights The connoisseur's choice [Read more](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/packages/the-epictures-tour) copyright: Marion Vicenta Payr (@ladyvenom) 4 days | 3 nights Mountain Delight [Read more](https://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/Packages/4-days-3-nights-mountaindelight) copyright: Marion Vicenta Payr (@ladyvenom) 4 days | 3 nights The version for athletes [Read more](https://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/Packages/4-nights-3-days-Sportsman) copyright: Janna Kamphof 4 days | 3 nights Following the Water [Read more](https://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/Packages/4-days-3-nights-on-the-tracks-of-the-water) copyright: Marion Vicenta Payr (@ladyvenom) 6 days | 5 nights Family Hut-to-Hut Adventure [Read more](https://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/Packages/6-days-5-nights-family-hut-adventure) copyright: Michael Kuschei [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Schladming-Dachstein/03_CONTENT/externer%20Content/Dachstein%20Rundwanderweg/2022_08_Weitwandern_Bad%20Goisern-Gosau_Michael%20Kuschei/2022_07_Weitwandern_Hofp%C3%BCrglh%C3%BCtte-S%C3%BCdwandh%C3%BCtte_Michael%20Kuschei/165504/image-thumb__165504__lightbox/Dachstein%20Rundwanderweg%20-%20Etappe%2002%20016%20%C2%A9%20Michael%20Kuschei%20%282022-07%29.79184b40.jpg) copyright: Michael Kuschei Regions --------- - Tennengau - Dachstein West - Mountain Village Filzmoos - Schladming-Dachstein - Ausseerland - Salzkammergut - Dachstein Salzkammergut [Learn more about the regions](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/regions) Discover all its facets The Dachstein --------------- **World Heritage Site** — this distinction now adorns this magnificent mountain, which has always captivated people with its diverse landscapes and is rightly regarded as a “mountain with character”: Rugged cliffs above green alpine pastures, bizarre peaks and massive walls, glacial ice, limestone cliffs, and secluded plateaus, primeval forests and panoramic summits, mysterious karst springs, and mirror-like mountain lakes characterize the scenery around the Dachstein. [Learn more about the Dachstein](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/dachstein) copyright: Lady Venom [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Schladming-Dachstein/03_CONTENT/externer%20Content/Dachstein%20Rundwanderweg/2023-06%20King%20Dachstein%20Trail%20%C2%A9%20Philipp%20Reiter/172811/image-thumb__172811__lightbox/King%20Dachstein%20Trail%20-%20Sulzenalmen%20176%20%C2%A9%20the.adventure.bakery%20-%20Philipp%20Reiter%20%282023-06%29.419c4d39.jpg) copyright: Philipp Reiter King Dachstein Trail ---------------------- ### in the trail running paradise of Salzkammergut Rugged, rocky landscapes, green alpine pastures, towering cliffs, glacial ice, limestone peaks, remote plateaus, untouched forests, picturesque mountain summits, and mysterious karst springs — these images characterize our KING DACHSTEIN TRAIL on and around the Dachstein. [Learn more about the King Dachstein Trail](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/kingdachsteintrail) Questions & Answers ------------------------- What is the Dachstein Hiking Tour? The Dachstein Hiking Tour is a **multi-day hiking trail around the Dachstein mountain range** in Austria. The route is about **136 kilometers long and passes through three Austrian states. It is usually completed in 8 stages.** How many stages does the Dachstein Hiking Tour have? The Dachstein Hiking Tour in its classic version is divided into **8 stages**, covering around **136 kilometers** around the Dachstein massif. Each stage can also be hiked separately and usually takes between **4 and 8 hours**. Which packages can be booked for the Dachstein Hiking Tour? **Various hiking packages are available for the Dachstein Hiking Tour** – from the classic full tour and hut-to-hut hikes to family-friendly offers and shorter options for relaxed or sporty hikers. Most packages also include accommodation and luggage transfer. How difficult is the Dachstein Hiking Tour? The Dachstein Hiking Tour is a **moderate to challenging multi-day hike**. The trail follows mountain paths, alpine meadows, and high mountain terrain. Good fitness, sure-footedness, and proper hiking gear are recommended. With different route options available, the tour offers something for both relaxed hikers and those looking for a bigger challenge. The trails are well marked, but some signs may be hidden by snow early in the season. Guided tours with an experienced mountain guide are available on request. Please follow all safety tips and recommendations along the route. [Find all safety tips here.](https://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/Service) Do you need to make a reservation at the huts? Yes, if you are planning your tour independently, **booking the mountain huts well in advance is highly recommended**, especially during the main hiking season from June to September. Many huts along the Dachstein Hiking Tour are very popular in the summer months, and without a reservation, **a bed cannot be guaranteed**. If you book a **hiking package**, your overnight stays are **arranged for you**, so no separate hut reservations are necessary. Is luggage transfer available? Yes, many Dachstein Hiking Tour packages include **luggage transfer**. Your luggage is moved from one accommodation to the next, so you can enjoy the hike more comfortably. Please note that **luggage transfer is not available at some mountain huts**. You can find more information in the package description. What equipment do I need? The essential equipment includes **hiking boots**, **functional outdoor clothing**, a **backpack**, enough **water and food**, **rain and sun protection**, a **first-aid kit**, and a **mobile phone**. **Hiking poles are also helpful on a multi-day hike.** Before each stage, be sure to check the weather forecast and current trail conditions. Where does the Dachstein Hiking Tour start? The Dachstein Circular Trail can be started at any stage location along the route. Many hikers begin in Schladming, Ramsau am Dachstein, Filzmoos, Gosau or Bad Goisern, depending on the hiking package they have booked and their point of arrival. As a circular trail, it offers the flexibility to join the route at various points. Is the Dachstein Hiking Tour suitable for dogs? In general, the Dachstein Hiking Tour can be hiked with a dog. However, some stages pass through **alpine terrain and require good fitness and sure-footedness** from both you and your dog. Please check the individual stages, accommodation options, and any restrictions in advance. Make sure to bring **enough water, keep your dog on a leash where required, and be especially careful around grazing animals.** What should I do if I can’t continue hiking or won’t make it to the next hut? If you need to stop your tour or leave the trail before reaching the next hut, please inform the hut where you have a reservation as soon as possible that you will not be arriving. This is important to prevent an unnecessary search and rescue operation. In case of injury or an emergency, call the **Mountain Rescue Emergency Number 140** and, if possible, stay in a safe location until help arrives. Do I need to bring a sleeping bag? Yes, if you are staying overnight in a mountain hut, you are generally expected to bring your own **hut sleeping bag (sleeping bag liner)** made of cotton or silk. Blankets are available in most huts. What should I do if the weather gets bad? Some tours can generally still be undertaken in rainy weather. However, extra caution is required due to the increased risk of slipping. We strongly advise against attempting high-alpine sections with exposed terrain in such conditions. If you still have overnight stays ahead of you, be sure to contact the hut hosts along your route and inform them of any possible delays, changes to your itinerary, or cancellations. Where can I park if I arrive by car? We recommend travelling by **public transport**. The starting points of most stages are easy to reach by public transport. For the best information, please check the descriptions of the individual stages. You can find them... [...here.](https://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en#stages) Contact & --------------- Safety Tips ------------- Kontaktdaten der Infobüros rund um den Dachstein und weitere wichtige Hinweise. [Service & Contact](http://www.dachsteinrundwanderweg.at/en/service) copyright: Michael Kuschei