Hiking in Dachstein West

Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life!
Where skiers in the Dachstein West ski region find their carving bliss in winter, lush green alpine pastures and gentle mountain peaks with fantastic views of the Austrian Alps and the Salzkammergut invite you to go hiking and walking in summer.

A stop in one of our rustic alpine huts is of course also part of the experience!

Two hikers on a gravel path in a mountain landscape, with a cable car building and an arriving gondola in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Two hikers on a gravel path in a mountain landscape, with a cable car building and an arriving gondola in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Aerial view of a lush green hilltop with a cable car building and an alpine hut, surrounded by mountains and valleys under a clear blue sky.

Aerial view of a lush green hilltop with a cable car building and an alpine hut, surrounded by mountains and valleys under a clear blue sky.

Two people enjoy the view of the snow-covered Dachstein glacier on a terrace. Drinks, a menu and a dessert are placed on a table. Flowers decorate the ambience.

Two people enjoy the view of the snow-covered Dachstein glacier on a terrace. Drinks, a menu and a dessert are placed on a table. Flowers decorate the ambience.

A family greets a bear mascot near a strolling train in Dachstein West, with a blue sky and ski lift in the background.

A family greets a bear mascot near a strolling train in Dachstein West, with a blue sky and ski lift in the background.

A family of four sits on a wooden plank on a grassy hill overlooking a picturesque mountain landscape and a lake under a bright blue sky.

A family of four sits on a wooden plank on a grassy hill overlooking a picturesque mountain landscape and a lake under a bright blue sky.

A tranquil alpine lake surrounded by lush forests and mountains, with a cable car station and parked vehicles in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.

A tranquil alpine lake surrounded by lush forests and mountains, with a cable car station and parked vehicles in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.

A family of four hikes on a gravel path with mountains and pine trees in the background, under a clear blue sky.

A family of four hikes on a gravel path with mountains and pine trees in the background, under a clear blue sky.

Hikers rest under a tree on a grassy hill against a backdrop of majestic mountains and a clear sky. One of the people opens a backpack.

Slowing down between Dachstein, Gosaukamm, Bischofsmütze and Tennengebirge

Between Dachstein, Gosaukamm, Bischofsmütze and Tennengebirge mountains, you can not only enjoy a "refreshing" holiday in the truest sense of the word, but also slow down and relax.

The hiking area extends over two provinces and the three villages Gosau in Upper Austria and Russbach and Annaberg in Salzburg.

With the unforgettable views of the Gosaukamm and the impressive Dachstein glacier, everyday life is quickly forgotten.

Hiking region Dachstein West

The Dachstein West hiking region offers hikes for all levels of difficulty, relaxation for nature lovers, adventure for families, challenging tours for mountain enthusiasts and rustic hut magic.

More than 300 marked hiking trails lead past sparkling lakes, through untouched forests, across green alpine meadows to mysterious high moors, up to rugged rocky terrain or even to the eternal ice of the glaciers - naturally in Salzkammergut.

There is much to experience and discover here: rare flowers, aromatic (medicinal) herbs and shy mountain animals.

Aerial view of a lush green hilltop with buildings, surrounded by mountains under a clear sky, overlooking a distant valley.

Hiking region

The hiking map gives you an overview of the hiking network with the locations of the mountain cable cars in Gosau, Russbach and Annaberg, the WLAN hotspots, public transport stops and parking spaces and the infrastructure.

Illustrated map of a mountain region with hiking trails, cable car routes and various labelled locations surrounded by peaks and valleys.
Mountain landscape with lush green meadows, scattered pine trees, a hut and rocky peaks under a partly cloudy sky.

Views,naturally!

Where families feel at home

Children and families feel particularly at home here: no wonder, because the hiking region has to offer kids all kinds of things!

A group of people, including children, play at a wooden outdoor activity station in a mountainous area under a clear blue sky.