The Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut offers a variety of hikes in the valley and on the mountain. Whether you climb the mountain yourself or take the modern cable cars to the hiking worlds on top, your mountain moment is guaranteed.

A wide range of options: in the valley and on the mountain

Amidst majestic mountains and crystal-clear lakes, hikers can expect moments full of beauty. Family-friendly hiking trails such as the mountain and fairytale trail Bad Goisern entice young and old mountain enthusiasts into nature with exciting stories along the way and views of the picturesque mountain world. The modern gondolas of the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car and the Gosaukamm cable car take you quickly and comfortably to lofty heights, to impressive viewing platforms and to breathtaking panoramas in the UNESCO World Heritage region. In addition to the impressive natural scenery, cultural and historical sights such as the Kalmooskriche and legendary places such as the Wildfrauenloch on the Löckenmoos invite you to discover the UNESCO World Heritage region along the way.

Discover the hiking worlds around the Dachstein

Long-distance hiking trails such as the unique 2-day tour around the rugged mountain world of the Gosaukamm or the 18-stage, cross-border premium long-distance hiking trail Salzalpensteig are classics among the alpine high-altitude trails. The BergeSeen Trail, which leads from lake to lake to picturesque views, refreshing lakes and culinary delights, and the Dachstein Circular Hiking Trail, which explores the unique and varied mountain world around the Dachstein, also lead from the Dachstein Salzkammergut into other hiking worlds.

Experience adventure: Via ferratas in the Dachstein Salzkammergut

Experience the vertical kick on the various via ferratas in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut. If you want to familiarise yourself with the difficulty levels of the via ferratas, you can gain your first experience in the Gosau via ferrata park. Experienced climbers use the various via ferratas in the region, such as the Laserer Alpine via ferrata at Lake Gosau, which promise a unique climbing experience thanks to the unique views. Young climbers also get their money's worth with the Little Beat family via ferrata and the Max and Moritz children's and youth via ferrata. A real highlight for experienced climbers in good physical condition is the Donnerkogel via ferrata with the sky ladder.

Enjoying nature, respecting nature

Preserving nature and habitats is a matter of course for us. The Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut has not only been awarded by UNESCO as a World Heritage region, it is also a nature reserve of inestimable value. This makes it all the more important to treat nature, the cultural treasures and the habitat with appreciation and respect.

Hiking holidays in the World Heritage region

The Dachstein Salzkammergut is not just a place for hiking, but a place where every step tells a new story. In harmony with nature, culture and history, everyone will find their mountain moment.