Itinerary
- Day 1
Schladming
You'll arrive in Schladming, a mountain village situated between the Dachstein and Tauern Mountains. After getting your travel documents at your accommodation, take a walk through the town square to get a feel for the alpine setting. Stop by one of the local cafés for coffee and settle in before the week ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Schladming town square
- Visit local cafés and restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Schladming - Day 2
Schladming
The hiking bus takes you to Eschachboden in the Untertal valley where you start a circular hike to Duisitzkarsee. You'll walk through high forest and then come out into an open alpine valley with mountain views and a clear lake. After resting at mountain huts along the route, head back through Stierkar and Neualm before the bus returns you to Schladming by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Circular hike to Duisitzkarsee
- Hiking bus transfer to and from Eschachboden
Optional Activities
- Snack at alpine mountain huts
- Swimming in Duisitzkarsee (bring swimsuit in midsummer)
Landmarks/POIs Duisitzkarsee Eschachboden Untertal Valley Schladming Tauern - Day 3
Schladming to Ramsau am Dachstein
Start from Rohrmoos and hike through Preuneggtal Valley into the Strub Gorge, which has a winding stream and small pools. The trail continues along the Panorama Trail past Gleiming, then crosses the Enns River and passes by Halserberg and Rittisberg mountains. By late afternoon you'll reach the Ramsau Plateau beneath the Dachstein's dramatic southern cliffs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike through Preuneggtal Valley
- Explore Strub Gorge
- Panorama Trail hiking section
- Cross Enns River at Gleiming
Landmarks/POIs Rohrmoos Hochwurzen Preuneggtal Valley Strub Gorge Gleiming Enns River Halserberg Rittisberg Ramsau Plateau Dachstein - Day 4
Ramsau am Dachstein
Take the hiking bus to Türlwand valley station and ride the cable car up to Hoher Dachstein, Styria's highest peak. In a short time you'll gain about 1,000 meters and have sweeping views of glaciers and the Central Alpine ridge. At the summit, walk the groomed glacier path to Dachsteinwarte Seethalerhütte at 2,741 meters, then cross the famous Dachstein suspension bridge including the 'stairway to nowhere' section.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dachstein Gletscherbahn cable car (Ramsau) - included with Sommercard
- Ascent to Hoher Dachstein
- Short hike to Dachsteinwarte Seethalerhütte
- Dachstein suspension bridge crossing
Landmarks/POIs Türlwand Valley Station Hoher Dachstein Dachsteinwarte Seethalerhütte Dachstein Suspension Bridge Dachstein Glacier - Day 5
Ramsau am Dachstein to Haus im Ennstal
Begin with the Philosopher's Walk on the Panorama Trail through shaded forests, catching views of the Dachstein's white rock faces. You'll pass the Church of St. Rupert, the oldest religious building in the high valley, and continue through hilly forest to Sattelberg Hut. After walking through Birnberg village and along forest roads, cross the Enns River at the sports center and arrive in Haus im Ennstal by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Philosopher's Walk (Panorama Trail section)
- Visit Church of St. Rupert
- Nature trail through forest to Sattelberg Hut
- Hike through Birnberg village
- Cross Enns River at sports center
Optional Activities
- Rest at Sattelberg Hut
- Swim at local outdoor adventure pool
Landmarks/POIs Philosopher's Walk Panorama Trail Church of St. Rupert Kulm District Sattelberg Hut Birnberg Haus im Ennstal Enns River - Day 6
Haus im Ennstal to Gröbming
Leave Haus im Ennstal crossing the suspension bridge over the Enns and hike past Weissenbach, climbing gradually to Sonnberg. The route takes you through Assach past the Aichberg, then a steeper climb up Kunagründberg with panoramic views of the Gröbming valley. Later you'll pass through sections of the tree horoscope trail that explain Celtic tree symbolism, then descend through Weyern village to reach Gröbming on the hilltop.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Suspension bridge crossing over Enns River
- Hike to Sonnberg
- Traverse Kunagründberg
- Walk through Baumhoroskopweg (tree horoscope trail)
Optional Activities
- Visit Kneipp facility in Gradenbachtal
Landmarks/POIs Enns River Weissenbach Sonnberg Kneipp Facility Gradenbachtal Assach Aichberg Kunagründberg Gröbming Valley Basin Baumhoroskopweg (Tree Horoscope Trail) Weyern Gröbming - Day 7
Gröbming
Spend the day in Gröbming, a climatic health resort with options to suit your interests. You could hike to the Friedenskircherl on 2,000-meter-high Stoderzinken or try the zipline back down. The Adventure Park has 18 climbing courses of different difficulty levels, or walk to Freienstein mountain for panoramic views and rest spots like the Peace Bell and Hearty View.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike to Friedenskircherl (Peace Church) at Stoderzinken
- Zipline descent from Stoderzinken to valley (payable on-site)
- Gröbming Adventure Park - 18 courses of varying difficulty levels
- Freienstein mountain hike with Peace Bell and Hearty View stations
Landmarks/POIs Gröbming Friedenskircherl (Peace Church) Stoderzinken Gröbming Adventure Park Freienstein Peace Bell Kammspitze Enns Valley - Day 8
Gröbming
Your week in the Enns Valley concludes in Gröbming. Take time to reflect on the week with an optional visit to the spa gardens and graduation tower. You'll depart at your own pace, though additional nights are available if you want to stay longer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit spa gardens with graduation tower
- Additional overnight stays (available for booking)
Landmarks/POIs Gröbming Spa Gardens Graduation Tower
