4 days | 3 nights
Following the Water on the Dachstein Circular Trail
Following the water on the Dachstein Circular Trail
4 days around the Dachstein
This 4-day hike takes you through the most water-rich landscapes around the Dachstein. On easy and varied stages, you’ll hike through the Ausseerland and the Salzkammergut – past karst springs, moorland lakes, rivers and Lake Hallstatt. The tour is particularly suitable for leisurely hikers who want to discover the gentler side of the Dachstein Circular Trail.
- Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
- Route: Hike through the Ausseerland and the Salzkammergut along the northern side of the Dachstein Mountains
- Target group: Ideal for leisurely hikers, nature lovers and beginners with a good level of fitness
- Natural highlights: Lake Ödensee and Lake Hallstatt as the tour’s main natural gems
- Villages: Bad Mitterndorf, Bad Aussee, Obertraun, Hallstatt and Bad Goisern
- Comfort: Luggage transfer, boat trip across Lake Hallstatt, and bus and train transfers included
The route
- Accommodation in Bad Mitterndorf
- Approx. 19 km, 5 hours, elevation gain/loss: 182 m/323 m
- The stage starts in Bad Mitterndorf, passing through the district of Obersdorf and past the Kumitzberg to Knoppen. It continues to Pichl-Kainisch, where you can observe the impressive natural phenomenon of the Strumern during the spring snowmelt. Spring water bubbles up from the forest floor here and eventually joins together to form a proper river. The route continues to the idyllic natural lake, the Ödensee, where you’ll receive your well-deserved snack at the Kohlröserlhütte. Following the Kainischtraun, you’ll arrive in Bad Aussee.
- Overnight stay in Bad Aussee.
- Approx. 17 km, approx. 4 hours, elevation gain/loss: 192 m/351 m
- From Bad Aussee, you hike along the Koppentraun River through the wild and romantic Koppental valley to Obertraun. The tour continues along the Obertraun High Trail and the eastern shore hiking trail of Lake Hallstatt to the Hallstatt train station. A visit to the Koppenbrüller Cave is highly recommended along the way. Enjoy the impressive view of this historic town during the subsequent ferry ride across the lake, and then set out to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterward, take the bus to Bad Goisern.
- Overnight stay in Bad Goisern.
On the train ride from Bad Goisern to Bad Mitterndorf, including luggage transport, you can reflect on the highlights of your hike.
Individual departures from Bad Mitterndorf or additional nights can be booked.
All information
- 3 nights' accommodation with breakfast buffet at ***inns/hotels
- 1 welcome video with explanations and information you’ll need for this tour
- 1 snack at the Kohlröserlhütte – 1 slice of bred with your choice of one of 12 homemade pestos
- 1 boat ride from Hallstatt Train Station to Hallstatt Market
- 1 x bus ride from Hallstatt to Bad Goisern
- 1 train ride from Bad Goisern to Bad Mitterndorf
- 1 x hiking map and detailed route description (1 per room)
- 2 x luggage transfer – max. 1 piece per person and max. 25 kg per suitcase (additional luggage available for an extra charge)
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Daily service hotline from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (including weekends)
Package price per person – May 1 through October 23, 2026
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May 1 – July 1, 2026 and September 1 – October 23, 2026 | July 1 – September 1, 2026 |
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***Inn/Hotel per person in a double room / breakfast |
€439 |
€479 |
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Surcharge for half-board – 3-course dinner menu |
€119 |
€119 |
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Surcharge for single room |
€174 |
€174 |
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Additional night |
upon request |
upon request |
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Arrival day |
daily |
daily |
Local tax payable on site at the accommodations (approx. €1–€4 per person per night)
Child discounts in parents’ room (2 full-paying adults, max. 2 children):
Ages 6–14.9: 30%
Information for arrivals by car:
Parking is not always available at the accommodation itself but in a public parking lot (fees payable on site).
Accommodation description:
***Inns: Rooms with shower and toilet, some with TV and telephone; breakfast buffet + 3-course dinner (for an additional fee).
The terms and conditions of Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH, in their currently valid version, apply.
We recommend purchasing travel cancellation insurance.
For environmental reasons, we recommend traveling to and from the destination by public transportation (train/bus).