7 days | 6 nights
The Hut-to-Hut Tour
The Hut-to-Hut Tour
7 days around the Dachstein
In 7 days, the route takes you from hut to hut through the stunning mountain scenery surrounding the Dachstein massif. Along the way, you can look forward to scenic high-altitude trails, rustic mountain huts, spectacular views of the Dachstein southern face, and varied landscapes ranging from alpine pastures and karst formations to high-altitude alpine regions.
- Duration: 7 days, 6 nights
- Route: Circular hike through Styria, Salzburg and Upper Austria
- Target group: Ideal for active walkers with a good level of fitness
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: Walk through the Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut region
- Natural highlights: Lake Gosau, alpine karst landscapes and high-altitude trails with spectacular views
- Villages: Ramsau am Dachstein, Filzmoos, Gosau and other mountain villages along the route
The route
without luggage transport
- Overnight stay in Gosau
- Pick up your travel documents at the accommodation
From the beautiful Lake Gosau, you’ll take the cable car up to the Zwieselalm. From there, you’ll hike along the Gosau Ridge. Passing the imposing Donnerkogel and the Bischofsmütze, you’ll eventually reach the Hofpürglhütte.
- Overnight stay at the Hofpürglhütte
- Approx. 10 km, 4–5 hours, elevation gain/loss: 850 / 860 m
Today’s route from the Hofpürglhütte 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.
- Overnight stay at the Dachstein Südwandhütte
- Approx. 11 km, 5–6 hours, elevation gain/loss: 762 / 586 m
- Hike across the valley (recommended even in bad weather). From the Südwandhütte, the trail leads below the Dachstein South Face to the valley station and on to Ramsau with views of the imposing Dachstein massif; here you hike along the village before crossing the tree line again via the Anton Baum Trail and finally reaching the exposed Guttenberghaus. Approx. 15 km, 4–5 hours, elevation gain/loss: 1,048 / 785 m
- Ascent via the Dachstein Cable Car (costs to be paid on site). Here, too, you start from the Südwandhütte and head first to the valley station of the Dachstein Cable Car. After the steep ascent of nearly 1,000 meters in elevation, you cross the Schladming Glacier. The trail continues through high-alpine terrain and eventually leads you to the Guttenberghaus as well. Approx. 9.5 km, 4–5 hours, elevation gain/loss: 264 / 861 m
ATTENTION: For the route using the Dachstein Cable Car, it is absolutely necessary to www.derdachstein.at. Otherwise, all seats in the gondola may be fully booked. Each guest is responsible for making their own reservation. The gondola ascent can also be booked as an add-on for an additional fee of €40 per person.
The next stage takes you from the Guttenberghaus across the "Am Stein" plateau through a beautiful karst landscape toward Krippenegg and finally to the Wiesberghaus.
- Overnight stay at the Wiesberghaus
- Approx. 16 km, 6 hours, elevation gain/loss: 241 / 1,781 m
From the Wiesberghaus, you’ll hike toward Plassen. Here you’ll pass the world’s oldest salt mine (about 7,000 years old). From here, the trail leads past the historic Rudolfsturm tower and down winding roads to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hallstatt. After exploring the town center, take the bus back to the starting point in Gosau.
- Overnight stay in Gosau
- Approx. 12 km, 5–6 hours, elevation gain/loss: 278 / 1,614 m
Individual departure.
All information
- 6 nights' accommodation with an Alpine breakfast (2 nights at a ***inn/hotel, 4 nights in a mountain hut—private rooms or dormitory-style accommodation; *a mountain hut sleeping bag is required)
- 1 welcome video with explanations and information you’ll need for this tour
- 1 cable car ride to the Zwieselalm
- 1 x bus ride from Hallstatt to Gosau
- 1 x Dachstein hiking guide including map (1 per room)
- 1 x Dachstein hiking book (per room)
"A tree for your booking" – we plant a tree for your booking
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 – July 1 through September 26, 2026
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***Guesthouses per person in a double room (dormitory or shared room at the huts) |
€509 |
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Surcharge for half-board (min. 2-course dinner at the inn/hotel/partially at huts; hiker’s meals at the huts) |
€223 |
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Surcharge for 2 single rooms (shared rooms or dormitories in the huts) |
€119 |
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Mountain guide |
upon 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.
Overnight stay 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 stay with owner 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 on this tour. You must carry your own luggage and sleeping bag with you at all times during the entire hike.
The terms and conditions of Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH, as currently in effect, apply.
For environmental reasons, we recommend traveling to and from the destination by public transportation (train/bus).
Please note that the tours are weather-dependent, but there are always alternative hiking options available.