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About the tour
Tour Type
PrivateYou will not be joining a group.
Max Group Size
15
Age Requirement
18 - 99 yrs
Operated In
English
Physical Rating
ChallengingDemands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.
Starts
Ends
Gosau, Austria
Gosau, Austria
Highlights
Trek through stunning alpine scenery of the Salzkammergut region of Austria
Experience the exhilaration of trekking across alpine pastures
Viewing flora and fauna including ibex, chamois and marmot
Enjoying the warm family run hotels
Itinerary
Venture into Austria’s spectacular Salzkammergut region with the "Dachstein Circuit Hike," a 12-day self-guided walking tour tailored for experienced travelers and seniors with a taste for adventure. Starting and ending in Gosau, this trip encircles the dramatic Dachstein massif, famed for its glaciers, soaring limestone peaks, and vast alpine meadows.
Each day, you'll trek across varied terrain—past glistening ice fields, tranquil lakes, and some of Austria’s largest caves—soaking in breathtaking panoramas from elevations up to 2,995 meters. The route includes stays in welcoming mountain hotels and three atmospheric nights in remote huts perched high on the massif, offering an authentic alpine experience.
The real draw of this tour package is its immersive circuit of the Dachstein Mountain, combining physical challenge, comfort, and unparalleled natural beauty. All accommodations, meals, and transport are included, ensuring you can focus on savoring the adventure and the stunning Salzkammergut landscapes.
Day 1Arrive Gosau
Day 2Hike to Hofpürgel Hutte with overnight backpack (4-5hrs)
Day 3Hike between lodges then descend to the Türlwand, overnight Ramsau (6hrs)
Day 4Rest day in Ramsau
Day 5Ascend Dachstein Glacier, hike to Guttenberg Lodge with overnight backpack (4-5hrs)
Day 6Hike to Grafenbergalm and on to a hotel above Groebming (6hrs)
Day 7Descend to Bad Mitterndorf (8 hrs)
Day 8Train to Bad Aussee, hike to Obertrauner Höhenweg then boat to Hallstatt (4-5 hrs)
Day 9Visit caves and ride the Krippenstein cable car
Day 10Hike to Bad Goisern and on to Goiserer lodge with overnight backpack (7hrs)
Day 11Hike to Gosau (2-3hrs)
Day 12Trip concludes
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What's Included
Accommodation
8 nights accommodation on a twin share basis in 3 star mountain hotels/inns, 3 nights in mountain huts on a multishare basis
Meals
11 breakfasts, 11 dinners (does not include drinks) – continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, meats, cheeses, coffee, tea and juices. Dinner will consist of 1 to 3 course hikers meals in the huts and 3 courses in the hotels which may include regional specialties
Transport
Transfers: Cable car ticket Gosaukammbahn to Zwieselalm, Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card (your ticket for the Dachstein Gletscherbahn), train ticket Bad Mitterndorf/Pichl-Kainisch to Bad Aussee, ferry from Hallstatt train station to market, ferry from Hallstatt market to train station
Others
Hiking maps and Dachstein hiking book per room bookedLuggage transfer (except days 2, 5 & 10 when you need to carry your overnight gear with you) - allowance is max 2 pieces pp, max 25kg per pieceDachstein Adventure World all-inclusive card and entrance & guided tour Koppenbruellerhoehle caveEmergency hotline
What's Excluded
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