Obertrauner Bergerlebnis - "From the Krippenstein to the Guttenberghaus"

The classic crossing on the Dachstein plateau

Crossing the Dachstein plateau on the historic trail link

The best way to get an impression of the Dachstein plateau is on a scenic crossing over old paths that people have been walking on for thousands of years. Starting from Krippenstein-Oberfeld, we follow the historic path that Schladming farmers used to drive their cattle to the high alpine pastures. We hike through the extensive karst landscape "Am Stein", which has been shaped by the ice ages. The path winds up and down through wildly rugged Dachstein limestone, mountain pine forests, shallower and deeper karst hollows and over gentle hills that invite you to linger and enjoy the view. Only shortly before the Feisterscharte (2198 m) between Eselstein and Sinabel do you come across rope safety devices. They give the undertaking an alpine feel, but can be easily overcome on the ascent. This takes us to the Guttenberghaus (2146 m) with magnificent views of the Enns Valley and the Tauern mountains. It is the easternmost Alpine Club hut on the Dachstein and, at 2,146 m above sea level, the highest refuge in Styria.

After an extensive rest in the hospitable hut, we continue our way down into the valley. We follow countless hairpin bends on gravel paths first through the Tiefkar to the Lärchboden, where we meet the gravel road. Our cab bus awaits us at the Feisterer organic hotel and restaurant, which serves organic produce from its own farm, to take us back to Obertraun .

Important information and key data for the hike:

• Meeting point: 08:20 am Dachstein Krippenstein cable car valley station
• Start: 08:40 am from the cable car
• Technical data: 460 vertical meters in ascent, 1050 vertical meters in descent, 13.5 kilometers
• Requirements: Stamina, surefootedness and a head for heights required.
• Pure walking time: approx. 6.5 hours, total time incl. transport: 9 to 10 hours, refreshment stop at Guttenberghaus
• Return: approx. 19:30 / 20:00 h
• Dates: July 25, 2026, August 15, 2026, September 19, 2026 and on request
• Price: €148.00 per person
• Equipment: rucksack, sufficient drinks and snacks, sturdy hiking boots, hiking clothing, hat, gloves, sunglasses and sun cream, rain protection
• Registration: Martha Rieß, Wieserfeldplatz 6 a, 4400 Steyr
  Tel. +43 664 3969645, e-mail: martha.riess@bergwandern.co.at, Web: http: //www.bergwandern.co.at/

The Obertraun mountain experience

From July to October, the Obertraun Mountain Experience offers everything from guided family hikes to high alpine tours on the Dachstein Krippenstein. Experience unique moments at over 2,000 meters on sunrise and full moon tours. Enjoy the view of the Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut World Heritage region from the 5fingers. Every Wednesday you can listen to the sounds of the Weisenbläser as they glide across Lake Hallstatt on a horse-drawn carriage. More information and the current program can be found on the Obertraun Mountain Experience website.


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