4 days | 3 nights
Mountain Delight on the Dachstein Circular Trail
Mountain Delight
4 days around the Dachstein
The BergGenuss tour combines scenic hiking trails, overnight stays in mountain huts and impressive views of the Dachstein massif to create a varied 4-day hiking experience. The route takes you through the mountainous landscape around Filzmoos and the Bischofsmütze, offering a wonderful combination of natural beauty, alpine scenery and regional hospitality.
- Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
- Route: Hike through the Filzmoos region and the mountain landscape at the foot of the Dachstein
- Target group: Ideal for leisurely hikers with a good level of fitness
- Natural highlights: the south face of the Dachstein, the Bischofsmütze, Almsee lake, Bachlalm (known for its marmots)
The route
- Receipt of travel documents. Overnight stay at the 4* Hotel Dachstein Filzmoos, including a gourmet half-board plan featuring a 5-course dinner menu with a vitamin-rich salad and raw food buffet.
To start off, hike from your lodging in Filzmoos over the Marcheggsattel into the Hochwald forest and on to Wiesenhöhe. With a magnificent view of the Aualm, the Hofalmen, the Almsee, and the Bischofsmütze, the trail continues to the Hofpürglhütte.
- Approx. 7 km, 3.5 hours, elevation gain/loss: 730 / 110 m
- Overnight stay at the Hofpürglhütte.
Starting from the Hofpürglhütte, today’s route winds its way between the tree line and rugged limestone terrain. On this high-altitude trail, you’ll circle the valley above Filzmoos and, after passing below the Dachstein South Face Cave, reach the Dachstein South Face Hut.
- Approx. 11 km, 5–6 hours, elevation gain/loss: 762 / 586 m
- Overnight stay at the Dachstein Südwandhütte
Today, you’ll hike from the Dachstein Südwandhütte back to Filzmoos via the Bachlalm, which is known for its marmots.
- Individual departure. An extra night can be booked
- Approx. 11 km, 4–5 hours, elevation gain/loss: 240 / 1,050 m
All information
- 3 nights' accommodation with Alpine breakfast (1 night at a 4-star hotel, 2 nights in a mountain hut—beds or dormitory-style sleeping arrangements; *mountain hut sleeping bag required)
- 3 x half-board (deluxe half-board in Filzmoos, dinner menu/hiker’s meal in the huts)
- 1 x welcome video with explanations and information you’ll need for this tour
- 1 x hiking guide including map (1 per room) and detailed route description
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Daily service hotline from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (including weekends)
*Mountain hut sleeping bag: Blankets are available in the huts; only a lightweight cotton or silk sleeping bag is required.
Package price per person – June 15 to September 26, 2026
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****Hotel per person in a double room & dormitory/shared room at the huts |
€404 |
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Surcharge for 1 single room (shared room or dormitory in the huts |
€42 |
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Additional night in Filzmoos |
on request |
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Arrival day |
daily |
A lodging tax is payable on site at the accommodations (approx. €1 to €4 per person per night). Children under 15 are usually exempt.
Staying in a mountain hut – what should you keep in mind?
- *Mountain hut sleeping bag: Blankets are available in the huts; only a lightweight cotton or silk sleeping bag is required.
- Overnight stay in a shared room or dormitory at the hut.
- Most huts do not accept card payments. Bring enough cash for meals, etc., on site.
- Due to their location, not all huts can offer running water, hot water, or showers. In some cases, the toilets do not have a flush.
- Dogs allowed upon request; not permitted in the dormitory. Overnight stays with a companion in the winter room; dog kennels available in some cases. Additional fees apply on-site. In Austria, a general leash and muzzle requirement applies!
- We recommend purchasing travel cancellation insurance.
- Luggage cannot be transported to the following huts: Hofpürglhütte, Guttenberghaus, and Goisererhütte. Luggage is transported from the previous accommodation to the next. For hut accommodations during the hike, you must carry your own luggage and sleeping bag.
The terms and conditions of Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH, in their currently valid version, apply.
For environmental reasons, we recommend traveling to and from the tour by public transportation (train/bus).
Please note that the tours are weather-dependent, but there are always alternative hiking options available.