--- title: Hiking trails in Bad Goisern, Gosau, Hallstatt and Obertraun url: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/hiking.html" description: "Hiking in the Salzkammergut: Information about Mountain Pastures, Hiking paths, places of happiness, Hiking Maps and Offers of the Hiking Friend Dachstein Salzkammergut." image: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/dachstein-salzkammergut/Logos/Dachstein_Logo_80__gro%E2%94%9C%C6%92.jpg" date: 2012-07-17 modified: 2026-03-06 --- # Hiking trails in Bad Goisern, Gosau, Hallstatt and Obertraun ![Hiking in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut.](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/9/csm_Dachstein_Salzkammergut_Wandern_Famile_-_Foto-the.adventure__628__0c88a7abb7.jpg "Hiking in Dachstein Salzkammergut (Photo: theadventurebakery)") ![Hiking in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut.](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/9/csm_Dachstein_Salzkammergut_Wandern_Famile_-_Foto-the.adventure__628__378a7e65c6.jpg "Hiking in Dachstein Salzkammergut (Photo: theadventurebakery)") Hiking in the Dachstein Salzkammergut ======================================== © Open copyright © Hiking in Dachstein Salzkammergut (Photo: theadventurebakery) Close copyright [ Accommodation Booking ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/search-accommodation.html) Hiking and mountaineering ------------------------- ### The journey is the reward! Go out, switch off, master challenges, breathe in fresh air, enjoy the views. In the Dachstein Salzkammergut, the **most beautiful hiking trails and most challenging peaks** await you. Explore the [**Places of Happiness**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/hiking/places-of-happiness.html "Places of Happiness in the Dachstein Salzkammergut") that give you strength, climb the highest peak of Upper Austria, the Dachstein, let your soul dangle during a leisurely [**walk along Lake Hallstatt**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006978/east-bank-trail-at-lake-hallstatt.html "More about the east bank hiking trail") or [**around Lake Gosau**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000685/tour-around-the-lake-gosua.html "The hike around the Lake Gosau"). [**Find the hike that suits you**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/wanderwege-wanderungen.html "Overview of all hikes") and enjoy the mountain and lake scenery. Here you can find the current road blocks! [ current news ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/current-blockings-hiking-biking-climbing.html) [ Easy hiking tours -------------------- ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/easy-hikingtours.html) [ Medium hiking tours ---------------------- ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/medium-hikingtours.html) [ Heavy hiking tours --------------------- ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/adventure/heavy-hikingtours.html) © Open copyright © Wandern am Gosausee (Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Stefan Mayerhofer) Close copyright ![Ein Pärchen wandert entlang des Gosausees und blickt auf den Dachsteingletscher. Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Stefan Mayerhofer](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/b/csm_DachsteinSalzkammergutGosauseeWandernPaerchenWeg_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHStefanMayerhofer_77015ad978.jpg "Wandern am Gosausee (Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Stefan Mayerhofer)") Digital hiking pin Digital hiking pin ### Reward and gifts for hard-working hikers This innovative and free app from Summit Lynx brings the traditional collecting hiking pins into the digital age age and offers hikers the opportunity the opportunity to experience the tours in a new, interactive way. [ How it works ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/hiking/artikel/detail/8470/summit-lynx-hiking-needle.html) Digital hiking pin - turn over the card © Open copyright © Sunrise trip on the Dachstein Krippenstein (photo: Edwin Husic) Close copyright ![On a sunrise trip during the Obertraun Mountain Moments you can enjoy the unique views on the Dachstein (photo: Edwin Husic)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/b/9/csm_Instahike-Krippenstein-Dachstein-Foto-Edwin-Husic_0f37cd3b59.jpg "Sunrise trip on the Dachstein Krippenstein (photo: Edwin Husic)") Obertraun mountain experience Obertraun mountain experience The Obertraun mountain experience combines tradition, the beauty of nature, adventure and adventure! Take **the gondola up towards the morning sun** and experience **magical moments at over 2,000 metres.** Don't miss out on these impressive spectacles, combined with a hike you will have an unforgettable day on the [**"Stoa" (Dachstein Krippenstein)**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/105011/dachstein-krippenstein.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") experience. [ To the mountain expe ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/sommerurlaub/hiking/obertrauner-bergerlebnis.html) Obertraun mountain experience - turn over the card © Open copyright © Hiking map Dachstein Salzkammergut (Photo: theadventurebakery) Close copyright ![Hiking through the region with the nature experience map.](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/8/csm_Dachstein_Salzkammergut_Wandern_Famile_-_Foto-the.adventure__679__1d87a54df9.jpg "Hiking map Dachstein Salzkammergut (Photo: theadventurebakery)") Nature experience map Nature experience map The free map gives you an overview of all hikes and on the winter page all cross-country ski trails, snowshoe and ski touring routes and an overview of the ski areas in the Dachstein Salzkammergut holiday region. [ Discover now ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/dachstein-salzkammergut/Pdf_Downloads/Wandern/Naturerlebniskarte_Dachstein_Salzkammergut-2024.pdf) Nature experience map - turn over the card ![](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/1/csm_Mountainbiken-H%C3%BCttenrast-Ebiken-Dachstein_Salzkammergut_2019_Foto_WOM_GmbH_Andreas_Meyer_38227223b0.jpg) Breakfast on the mountain past Breakfast on the mountain past **Breakfast in the sun** at the [**Sonnenalm**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/102340/sonnenalm-gosau.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") **Hiking breakfast** at the [**Zeishofalm**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/101625/zeishofalm.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") **Mountaineering breakfast** at the [**Gablonzerhütte**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/100176/gablonzerhuette.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") **Hikers' breakfast** at the [**Zwieselalm**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430004089/zwieselalm-huette.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") Breakfast on the mountain past - turn over the card Alpine emergency call 140 Alpine emergency call 140 Keep calm, dial emergency number (Alpine emergency number 140 or European emergency number 112) Provide first aid and secure the injured person Follow instructions and wait at the accident site until help arrives Use the phone sparingly so that the battery lasts a long time Alpine emergency call 140 - turn over the card © Open copyright © Sheeps at the Dachstein Krippenstein (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie) Close copyright ![Sheeps at the Obertraun Mountain Experience on the Dachstein Krippenstein (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/b/csm_Dachstein-Krippenstein-Schafe-Foto-RudiKainPhotografie_424bd36a78.jpg "Sheeps at the Dachstein Krippenstein (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)") Rules of behaviour in nature Rules of behaviour in nature - **We** don't leave anything lying around in the countryside and dispose of our rubbish properly. - **We** avoid disturbing the peace and show consideration for flora and fauna. - **We** stay on the marked paths. - **We** keep our beloved four-legged friends on a lead to protect other forest dwellers. - **We** observe the smoking ban and do not light fires. - **We** collect only as much berries and mushrooms as we need for ourselves. - **We** preserve nature and prefer to admire flowers in the green rather than wilted at home. - **We** pay attention to any signs such as forestry work or closures and observe them. Rules of behaviour in nature - turn over the card Hiking in the Dachstein Salzkammergut - far-reaching views, long-distance hiking & interesting facts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ ![ The "Hütteneckalm" in Bad Goisern. (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/8/csm_Bad-Goisern-Huetteneck-Foto-RudiKainPhotografie_13e8c10d81.jpg "Hütteneck (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)") TOP hut hiking trails ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/top-hut-hiking-trails.html) © Open copyright © Hütteneck (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie) Close copyright [ ![Family hike in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt.](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/0/csm_Dachstein_Salzkammergut_Wandern_Famile_-_Foto-the.adventure__777__3d54ca1a56.jpg "Family hike (Photo: theadventurebakery)") TOP family hiking trails ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/adventure/listen-tourdata/top-family-hiking-trails.html) © Open copyright © Family hike (Photo: theadventurebakery) Close copyright [ ![Sun set at the 5Fingers on the Dachstein Krippenstein. (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/7/csm_5fingers-Sonnenuntergang-Foto-RudiKainPhotografie_ddd8454cef.jpg "5Fingers on the Krippenstein (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)") TOP Panorama hiking trails ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/top-panorama-hiking-trails.html) © Open copyright © 5Fingers on the Krippenstein (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie) Close copyright [ ![Das Foto zeigt eine Familie, die am Gosausee wandern mit Blick auf den Dachsteingletscher. Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Stefan Mayerhofer](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/9/csm_Gosausee-Wandern-Familie-Foto-OOETourismusGmbHStefanMayerhofer_ae1ad648e8.jpg "Familienwanderung am Gosausee Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Stefan Mayerhofer") Hiking with children ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/erlebnisse/summer/hiking/hiking-with-kids.html) © Open copyright © Familienwanderung am Gosausee Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Stefan Mayerhofer Close copyright [ ![Evening mood on the Dachstein Krippenstein (Photo: Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/2/csm_Dachstein-Krippenstein-Foto-Petra-Ebenlechner_d7546c8e9b.jpg "Evening mood on the Dachstein Krippenstein (Photo: Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut)") Nature Trail ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/hiking/nature-trail.html) © Open copyright © Evening mood on the Dachstein Krippenstein (Photo: Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut) Close copyright [ ![Sundowner at the Sandling in Bad Goisern (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/2/csm_Sonnenuntergang-Sandling-RudiKainPhotografie_53452d3f5d.jpg "Sundowner (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie)") Long-distance hiking ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/sommerurlaub/hiking/long-distance-walks.html) © Open copyright © Sundowner (Photo: RudiKainPhotografie) Close copyright [ ![The "Welterbespirale" on the Krippenstein in Obertraun in the Dachstein Salzkammergut. (Photo: Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/9/csm_Welterbespirale-Dachstein-Krippenstein-Sonnenuntergang-Foto-Ferienregion-Dachstein-Salzkammergut_2645fbf4c5.jpg ""Welterbespirale" on the Krippenstein in Obertraun (Poto: Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut)") Hiking information & hiking tips ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/hiking/artikel/detail/3446/hiking-in-the-dachstein-salzkammergut.html) © Open copyright © "Welterbespirale" on the Krippenstein in Obertraun (Poto: Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut) Close copyright [ ![On hikes in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut you often meet cattle. Please be careful with the grazing animals! (photo: RudiKainPhotografie)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/f/csm_Kuh-Foto-RudiKainPhotografie_48fef298a3.jpg "Cows on a mountain pasture (photo: RudiKainPhotografie)") Rules for the safe handling of grazing livestock ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/dachstein-salzkammergut/Pdf_Downloads/Wandern/Sichere-Almen-BMNT-Folder-EN.pdf) © Open copyright © Cows on a mountain pasture (photo: RudiKainPhotografie) Close copyright 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Find your hike [ Discover now ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/wanderwege-wanderungen.html) With hiking guides to the most beautiful places of happiness ------------------------------------------------------------ [ ![Betty Jehle erklärt zwei Wanderern die Schleifsteine in Gosau (Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH / Robert Maybach)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/0/csm_Betty-Jehle-Oberoesterreich-Tourismus-GmbH-Robert-Maybach_dc0a03a2d6.jpg "Betty Jehle (Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH / Robert Maybach)") Hiking guides ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/hiking/artikel/detail/1429/hiking-with-betty.html) © Open copyright © Betty Jehle (Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH / Robert Maybach) Close copyright [ ![Hiking with a mountain guide.](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/e/csm_Dachstein_Salzkammergut_Wandern_Famile_-_Foto-the.adventure__587__c837cda575.jpg "Hiking (Photo: theadventurebakery)") Mountain guides ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/adventure/mountain-guides.html) © Open copyright © Hiking (Photo: theadventurebakery) Close copyright [ ![Hiking in the Dachstein West region.](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/9/csm_Dachstein-West-Wandertafeln-Foto-DAG-ChrisEderMedia_f413ea2d2b.jpg "Hiking Dachstein West (Photo: ChrisEderMedia)") Guided hikes ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/adventure/listen-tourdata/guided-hikes.html) © Open copyright © Hiking Dachstein West (Photo: ChrisEderMedia) Close copyright [ ![Das Löckenmoos in Gosau ist eines von 5 Hochmooren in Österreich. (Foto: RudiKainPhotografie)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/f/csm_Loeckersee-Gosau-Foto-Foto-RudiKainPhotografie_712218b10e.jpg "Löckenmoos Gosau (Foto: RudiKainPhotografie)") Places of happiness ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/hiking/places-of-happiness.html) © Open copyright © Löckenmoos Gosau (Foto: RudiKainPhotografie) Close copyright 1. 2. 3. 4. Frequently asked questions about hiking --------------------------------------- [ Where can you order a hiking map of the Dachstein Salzkammergut? ](#ttgNCECollapse188953) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can order a hiking map with the villages Bad Goisern, Gosau, Hallstatt and Obertraun online at the tourist office on [**map order**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/free-broschures.html). [ Which hiking huts are there in the Dachstein Salzkammergut? ](#ttgNCECollapse188954) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are many huts and alpine pastures in the inner Salzkammergut, which are ideal for a stopover during your hiking tours and offer a great view of the mountain and lake landscape. Click here for an overview of all the **[hiking huts and mountain pastures](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/almen-huetten-zum-einkehren.html "Overview of hiking huts and mountain pastures")** in the Inner Salzkammergut. [ Are there self-catering huts of the Alpenverein and the Naturfreunde for overnight stays in the Dachstein Salzkammergut? ](#ttgNCECollapse188955) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A large number of **[hiking huts](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/almen-selbstversorgerhuetten.html "Overview of hiking huts where you can stay overnight")** are available for overnight stays in Bad Goisern, Gosau, Hallstatt and Obertraun. [ What equipment should I have with me when hiking in the Salzkammergut? ](#ttgNCECollapse188956) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are 7 things you should have with you on every hike: first aid kit, headlamp, bivouac sack, acoustic/optical signalling devices, mobile phone and power bank, hiking map, sufficient food (nutritious food and plenty of water). Further tips for your hike can be found at [**www.wandern-dachstein.at**.](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/hiking/artikel/detail/3447/hiking-in-the-dachstein-salzkammergut.html) [ Which are the most beautiful hikes in the Dachstein Salzkammergut? ](#ttgNCECollapse188958) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hiking map of the tourism association lists 16 hikes which, depending on difficulty and ability, are among the most beautiful mountain experiences in the Inner Salzkammergut. These hikes are: hike to the Hütteneckalm (mountain pasture), east bank hiking trail, trail to the Hoher Kalmberg, hike through the eternall wall (Ewige Wand), hike to the upper Lake Gosau, hike to the Place of Happiness Löckermoos, Herrenweg, hike to the glacier tongue, hike through the Koppenwinkel, hike to the Heilbronner Kreuz, hike on the Zwölferkogel, crossing of the Sarstein, hike to the Salzberg, hike in to the Echerntal (valley in Hallstatt), hike up the Plassen. You can order the **[free hiking map online](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/free-broschures.html "Order your free hiking map")** on the website of the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut. [ Are there also long-distance hiking trails in the Dachstein Salzkammergut? ](#ttgNCECollapse188960) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Inner Salzkammergut is of course also a popular point for long-distance hiking trails. The Dachstein Circular Hiking Trail, the Salzalpensteig, the Salzkammergut Trail as well as the Northern Alpine Trail lead through the region. [ What rules of conduct should be observed when hiking in the Salzkammergut? ](#ttgNCECollapse188961) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We leave nothing lying around in nature and dispose of our rubbish professionally. We avoid disturbing the peace and show consideration for flora and fauna. We stay on the marked paths. We leash our beloved four-legged friend to protect the other inhabitants of the forest. We observe the smoking ban and do not light a fire. We collect only as much berries and mushrooms as we need for ourselves. We preserve nature and prefer to admire flowers in the open air rather than wilting at home. We pay attention to and follow any instructions such as forestry work or closures. [ What do the difficulty levels blue, red, black mean when hiking? ](#ttgNCECollapse188962) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Blue mountain trails** are easier paths, but they can also be narrow and steep. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are absolutely necessary. **Red mountain paths** are mostly narrow paths, these are often steep and can have more dangerous passages. Short insured walking passages can be included from time to time. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are absolutely necessary. **Black mountain paths** are very narrow and often steep and can be dangerous to fall. There are often insured passages and/or easy climbing sections that require the use of hands. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are essential. **Alpine routes** lead into the free alpine or high alpine terrain and are not mountain paths in the conventional sense. They can have exposed, slippery and fall endangered as well as unsecured walking and climbing passages. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are absolutely necessary. If you have little hiking experience, we recommend that you contact one of our hiking and mountain guides. [ What kind of lifts and cable cars are available in the Dachstein Salzkammergut? ](#ttgNCECollapse188963) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ There are two cable cars in the region. The Gosaukammbahn leads up to the Zwieselalm with an impressive view of the Gosausee and the Dachstein. The Dachstein Krippenstein cable car takes you up to the Dachstein high plateau, the 5fingers, the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave and Mammoth Cave. In Bad Ischl the Katrin cable car also takes you to the huts on the side of Bad Goisern.