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“World heritage region”: the mighty Dachstein – 2995 meters high – has been decorated with this award in 1997. The impressive mountain landscape along with Hallstatt and the region Dachstein Salzkammergut were named world heritage region by UNESCO.

Amazing diverse – just like the endless views of the panoramic Alps – there are plenty of opportunities for enjoying leisure and freedom here on the Zwieselalm in Gosau. There is something for everyone here – with long walks or climbing tours or casual strolls. Even if you just want to spend a few hours escaping from everyday life, soaking up the sun in the meadows and enjoying a hearty local snack: you are sure to find everything your heart desires in the Gosau-Zwieselalm walking region.

Here are some of the best walking tips and tour suggestions from the Inner Salzkammergut region.

Rugged, rocky landscapes, green alpine pastures, bizarre, jagged crags, towers and mighty cliff faces, glacial ice, limestone peaks, isolated high plateaus, virgin forests and scenic mountaintops, mysterious karst springs and reflecting tarns – these images characterize our eight-day hike on and around the Dachstein. The fascination of the Dachstein becomes tangible. We tackle our circumnavigation of the Dachstein in a counter-clockwise direction, since the natural landmarks and the elevation changes blend more harmoniously into the route.

Beginning in the north-west on the shore of the Gosausee, we continue at the foot of the Gosaukamm and along the south face of the Dachstein to Ramsau. From there we hike one tier higher, east across the glacier to the Guttenberghaus and continuing on to the Stoderzinken. Now through the Notgasse andViehbergalm, we make our way north across a secluded high plateau in the footsteps of pilgrims and come to the Salzkammergut region. On flat paths, always following the course of the Traun, we hike through the Salzkammergut, past Bad Aussee, Obertraun, Hallstatt and Bad Goisern. And finally, we cross the Kalmgebirge Mountains, home to the Goiserer Hutte, on our path to Gosau.

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12 days itinerary 10 days itinerary

Day 1: Gosau Day 1: Gosau Day 2: Gosau to Hofpurgl lodge 10km/3h30 Day 2: Gosau to Hofpurgl lodge 10km/3h30 Day 3: Hofpurgl lodge to Ramsau 12.5km/4h30 Day 3: Hofpurgl lodge to Ramsau 12.5km/4h30 Day 4: Relaxed day in Ramsau Day 4: Relaxe day in Ramsau Day 5: Ramsau to Guttenberghaus 9.5km/4h00 Day 5: Ramsau to Guttenberghaus 9.5km/4h00 Day 6: Gutterberghaus to Steiner Haus 13km/6h00 Day 6: Gutterberghaus to Steiner Haus 13km/6h00 Day 7: Steiner Haus to Steinitzenalm 17km/6h00 Day 7: Steiner Haus to Steinitzenalm 17km/6h00 Day 8: Stenitzenalm to Hallstatt 26km/7h00 Day 8: Stenitzenalm to Hallstatt 26km/7h00 Day 9: Dachstein adventure world Day 9: Hallstatt to Goiserer lodge 17km/7h00 Day 10: Hallstatt to Goiserer lodge 17.5km/7h00 Day 10: Goiserer lodge to Gosau 7km/2h30 Day 11: Goiserer lodge to Gosau 7km/2h30 Day 12: Individual departure or additional nights

Day 1: Gosau Individual arrival in Gosau right next to the Dachstein mountain range.

Overnight stay in a 3*hotel in Gosau

D ay 2: Gosau to Hofpurg lodge 10km/3h30

Starting point of the tour is Gosau directly from the Gosausee. Cable car up to the Zwieselalm, hike to the hut Hofpurglhutte (approx. 4-5 hours). Overnight stay in Hofpurglhutte hut. Luggage transfer from Gosau to the Turlwandhotel in Ramsau, where you spend the third night (luggage – hut sleeping bag!* - for the night in the Hofpurglhutte has to be carried by yourself!)

Day 3: Hofpurgl lodge to Ramsau 12.5km/4h30

High altitude hike from the Hofpurglhutte to the Dachstein Sudwandhutte (approx. 5-6 hours), descent to the Turlwand.

Overnight stay in a 3*hotel in Ramsau under Mount Dachstein, luggage transfer has already been taken to the hotel and waits for the hikers there.

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Day 5: Ramsau to Guttenberghaus 9.5km/4h00

Ascent with the cable car “Dachstein Gletscherbahn” from the Turlwand hotel (which is directly at the Valley Station) to mountain station Hunerkogel – alpine hike across the glacier on route 674 to Guttenberghaus (approx. 3-4 hours) – alternative route through the valley to Gutterberghaus if weather conditions are not stable). Overnight stay in Guttenberghaus hut.

Luggage transfer from the Turlwand to the Steiner Haus where the fifth night in spent (luggage – hut sleeping bag!* - for the night in the Guttenberghaus has to be carried by yourself.

Day 6: Guttenberghaus to Steiner Hause 13km/6h00

High altitude hike from Guttenberghaus over the plateau “Am Stein” and Grafenbergalm to Stoderzinken (approx. 6-7 hours). Overnight stay in Steiner Hause above Grobming.

Luggage has already been transferred to the accommodation and awaits the hikers.

Day 7: Steiner Hause to Steinitzenalm 17km/6h30

Hike from the Stoderzinken over the Notgasse (500m long rock gorge with up to 2000 year old chiselled rock paintings) to the Viehbergalm and further over the Hochmuhleck to the Steinitzenalm. Overnight stay in Steinitzenalm hut (approx. 6-7 hours) or descent to Bad Mitterndorf (approx. 7-8 hours).

Luggage transfer from Hotel Steiner Haus to the hut or hotel in Bad Mitterndorf.

Day 8: Stenitzenalm to Hallstatt 27km/7h00

Start directly at Steinitzenal, along the Odensee to Bad Aussee (approx. 3-4 hours – alternatively by train from Bad Mitterndorf to Bad Aussee).Through the Koppen valley past the Koppenbruellerhoehle Cave (Guided tour included!) to Obertraun, ferry ride to Hallstatt. Overnight stay in a 3* hotel in Hallstatt.

Luggage transport from the hut or hotel in Bad Mitterndorf to Hallstatt.

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On Tour through the mammoth and ice cavec and visit the “Five Fingers” viewing platform. Unlimited use of all three parts of the Krippenstein cable car!

Overnight stay in Hallstatt.

Day 10: Hallstatt to Goiserer lodge 17.5km/7h00

Take the Salzberg funicular railway from Hallstatt Lahn to the entrance of the salt mine “Hallstatter Salzwelten” (Tip: visit the “Hallstatter Salzwelten” and learn about Hallstatt’s longstanding history as salt town), further along the brine pipeline hiking trail to Bad Goisern. Ascent to Goisererhutte hut (approx. 7-8 hours). Overnight stay in Goisererhutte.

Luggage transport from Hallstatt to Gosau (Luggage – hut sleeping bag!* - for the night in the Goisererhutte has to be carried by yourself.

Day 11: Goiserer lodge to Gosau 7km/3h00

From the hut Goisererhutte over the Iglmoosalm back to Gosau (approx. 3hours). Overnight stay in a 3*hotel in Gosau.

Luggage has already been transferred to the hotel and awaits the hikers.

Day 12 :Individual departure or additional nights

Way in & back: To Gosau

Best airport is Salzburg Airport WA Mozart (77km of Gosau). Other possible airports: Vienna or Linz airport.

Check train transfers below to choose the most convenient airport

Daily direct flights: Salzburg-Dublin (2h30) - Ryanair Salzburg-London (2h00) – Ryanair / Easyjet / British Airways Salzburg-Bristol (2h10) - Easyjet Salzburg-Liverpool (2h15) - Easyjet Vienna-Dublin (2h50) - Aerlingus Vienna-London (2h15) – British Airways / Easyjet Linz-London (2h00) - Ryanair

Daily TGV from/to: Vienna (4.20hrs) Linz/Donau (2.30 hrs) Salzburg (2.00 hrs)

Details on prices and time on the OBB website

Salzburg to Gosau (2.50hrs) Linz/Donau to Gosau (2.30 hrs)

View timetable: Postbus

Motorway: Salzburg (A10 and B162) 1.00hrs / 76km Linz (A1 and B145) 1.50hrs / 130km

View itineraries: ViaMichelin

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See below what it is included in this trip. You have many options to make up your trip personal.

Included Optional Not included

- 9 or 11 nights and -Airport transfer - Flights/trains (See How to get breakfasts in 3*hotel or there tab) refuge.

- Dachstein guide-book - Post-stay days - Insurance

- Hiking map and detailing - Half board - Drinks routing - Daily service hotline

- Customer service - Informational report - Daily luggage transfer 1 x Boat trip from Obertraun to Hallstatt 1 x Ascent with the Salt Mountain funicular railway 1 x Ascent with the cable car “Gosaukammbahn” to Zwieselalm

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