Glaciers, marmots and water worlds - 7 nights

Hike through the Talbach canyon
approx. 5 km, 2 hrs, difference in altitude: ascent 159 / decent 159 m
As starter, todays hike leads you through the Talbach canyon on the themed hiking path “wild waters” You will pass the viewing platform on top of the Talbach river and the ruins of castle „Säusenstein“.
Overnight stay in Schladming

approx. 6 km, 3 hrs, difference in altitude: ascent 213 / decent 213 m
A busride takes you from Schladming to the lower station of the Tauern Seilbahn cable car that brings you to the top of Hauser Kaibling. From here the path leads you along of carefully re naturated ski slopes. These are used as pastures for sheep during summer. Besides the wonderful view over the whole Ennstal valley, the hike offers loads of information about the EU-leader-project Ennstal-Lamm. With a little bit of luck, you discover the 800 sheep big herd, together with shepherd and dog, that move up the mountain at end of May or start of June.

approx. 8 km, 4 hrs, difference in altitude: ascent 540 / decent 540 m
To get to the start of the tour, use the same bus, just a little bit further. You start your hike shortly before lake Steirischer Bodensee. While you walk along the lake side, you can already enjoy the view to the waterfall below Hans-Wödl-Hütte. You pass this water fall via a stairway made from stacked natural stone up to a green hill. At lake Hüttensee you hike on through bushes, first to the waterfall Schleierwasserfall and finally to lake Obersee
Ride back via bus
Overnight stay in Schladming

There are so many different possibilities to spend the day in Schladming. Make use of the Schladming Dachstein Sommercard with over 100 free holiday experiences and over 100 bonus services, the Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard is one of the biggest all-inclusive cards in the Alpine region.
Overnight stay in Schladming

approx. 10 km, 4-5 hrs., difference in altitude: ascent 548 / decent 548 m,
Today you start with a bus ride to the Glösalm. The hike leads you towards the mighty Dachstein Südwand. Turning left the path goes on along the forrest to the unique Bachlalm. This alpine pasture is famous for its marmot colony – with a little bit of luck, you can even pet one of the marmots. You hike on downwards to Gasthof Dachsteinruhe, before the Duregg Rundweg leads you back to the Glösalm.
Overnight stay in Ramsau

After you reached the lower station of the Dachstein cable car via bus, the funicular rises you up to 2700 meters above the sea level. Discover the ice palace, 6 meters underneath the eternal ice of the glacier. Dare to walk along the 100 meter long hanging bridge before you access the sky walk, 400 meter above the ground.
Overnight stay in Ramsau

Today the Rittisberg is welcoming you. Right next to the town of Ramsau you are riding up by cable car and find an alpine discovery zone. Use the playground or the bare foot path to experience mountains at its best. If you prefer a more thrilling time, you can use the Rittisberg coaster or the flyline through the forest (both payable on spot)
Overnight stay in Ramsau

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