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title: Hiking with kids
url: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/erlebnisse/summer/hiking/hiking-with-kids.html"
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date: 2019-05-22
modified: 2024-03-19
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# Hiking with kids

Outdoor with children means **enjoying nature together**, **experiencing the landscapes together**, **mastering challenges together**. In Bad Goisern, Gosau, Hallstatt and Obertraun there are many opportunities for hiking with children, whether still in a stroller or already active themselves. A tour to the **spectacular shark on the Dachstein Krippenstein at 2 000 metres**, a **hike on the theme of water** with playful elements around Lake Gosau with the Dachstein in view or along the **Legend Trail**, which is filled with exciting stories, to the **breathtaking eternal wall ("Ewige Wand")**. Your family will surely find suitable hikes in the Dachstein Salzkammergut! A special tip: With our hiking guide Betty, children can also **get to know nature in a playful way** on guided hikes.

 [  © Open copyright  © Familyhike Kriemoos (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie) Close copyright

      ![Spring Familyhike in Kriemoos (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/2/csm_Kriemoos-Familienwanderung-Foto-RudiKainPhotografie_b797d5a4ed.jpg "Familyhike Kriemoos (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)")

 Hiking trails for kids

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 ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/adventure/listen-tourdata/top-family-hiking-trails.html)

 [  © Open copyright  © Hallstatt Skywalk World Heritage View (Photo: Edwin Husic) Close copyright

      ![From this viewpoint you have an amazing view to Hallstatt and Obertraun. (Photo: Edwin Husic)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/e/6/csm_Hallstatt-Welterbeblick-Foto-Edwin-Husic_e282cecb5f.jpg "Hallstatt Skywalk World Heritage View (Photo: Edwin Husic)")

 Attractions for families

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 ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/adventure/listen-tourdata/attractions-and-sights-for-families.html)

 [  © Open copyright  © Family hike (Photo: Best of Wandern / Thomas Bichler) Close copyright

      ![A family hike in the Dachstein Salzkammergut. (Photo: Best of Wandern / Thomas Bichler)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/b/csm_Familienwanderung-Foto-BestofWandern-Thomas-Bichler_a99bc1983d.jpg "Family hike (Photo: Best of Wandern / Thomas Bichler)")

 Guided hikes
 for children
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 ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/hiking/artikel/detail/1430/hiking-with-betty.html "Hiking with Betty")

Tips for a hike with children
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- **Correct equipment** for the whole family: Layers of clothing that can be added/taken off as required, waterproofs, protection from the sun
- Small, light child’s rucksack, just for personal things such as their favourite toy, sweets .....
- **Snacks and drinking water** to last throughout your excursion
- Children should **enjoy their walk**, so allow then to set the pace
- **Allow several breaks** and enjoy your natural surroundings together
- Hiking **with a group of friends** is **more fun** for children
- **The aim is not necessarily to reach the summit, but to enjoy the route.**
     Make sure your children enjoy going walking and do not expect too much of them!

 [ Top hiking trails ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/adventure/listen-tourdata/top-family-hiking-trails.html "Hiking with children")

 [  © Open copyright  © Hike with stroller (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie) Close copyright

      ![Family with stroller hikes in Obertraun (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/3/csm_Wanderung-Kinderwagen-Obertraun-Koppenwinkltal-Foto-RudiKainPhotografie_7ce8aef7d6.jpg "Hike with stroller (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)")

 Hiking trails
 suitable for strollers
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 ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/adventure/hiking-trails-for-baby-buggys.html "Hiking trails which are suitable for strollers")

 [      ![](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/c/csm_Klettersteig-Little-Bear-Kinder-Foto-Outdoor-Leadership_fc8af032d1.jpg)

 Via ferratas
 for children
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 ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/adventure/listen-tourdata/via-ferratas-for-kids.html "Via ferratas for children")

 Check-in, in one of our family hotels in the area and enjoy your time with your loved ones!

 [ Book a hotel ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/where-to-stay.html)