Dachstein Crossing - Austria's National Ski Tour

From the mountain station, follow the wide track below the mountain station of the Schladminger lift down to the Dirndl-Kolk. Now ascend around 100 meters in altitude towards Dachsteinwarte. From here, turn off towards Simonyhütte (refreshment stop) and the descent begins. From the Simonyhütte to the Gjaidalm (refreshment stop), the ski descent follows the ski and hiking trail 650. Here you pass through the transition from the high mountains to the high alpine region. The Dachsteinalm (formerly Schilcherhaus, 1,739 m) on the Gjaidalm is a popular rest stop for ski tourers. A short lift (free for ski tourers) provides easy access to the downhill piste to Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt. A groomed and snow-covered downhill piste leads via Krippenbrunn to the valley station of the Dachstein cable car in Obertraun. Please check from April whether the valley run is still open. If not, the gondola will take you to Obertraun via the Krippenstein (please note opening times, possible additional costs).

The Planai buses offer a comfortable transfer back to the starting point. Please book in advance.

Variant: Many variants can be incorporated into this ski tour (for which touring equipment is required). For example, a descent to the Eissee and the short ascent to the Simonyhütte are possible. The ascent to Hoher Trog and the descent through the wild Weittal valley to Hallstatt is somewhat longer. Also popular is the detour to the Wiesberghaus and the Tiergarten descent, which leads through the Echerntal valley to Hallstatt.

All these variants are mostly unmarked and lead through the open ski area, so please make sure you have the appropriate safety equipment with you. They require serious tour planning, avalanche knowledge and very good local knowledge. We recommend that you are accompanied by local mountain and ski guides.

Please note that the demands on your physical fitness increase considerably with possible variations.
 

The alpine emergency number in Austria is 140 (Europe 112).

If you have no network reception, please restart your phone. However, before you enter your PIN code for the SIM card, dial the emergency number. You can also make the emergency call in other networks.

Bus - Transfer Ennstal to Dachstein Glaciar Cable Car

Guests and locals (groups of 25 people or more) can take the Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe bus from Irdning sports ground to the Dachstein Glacier cable car. Please register on the bus for the return transfer from Obertraun. Registration is required by calling +43 3687 81870.

Bus - Transfer from Obertraun to Schladming, Ramsau and Dachstein Glacier Cable Car 

Planai buses provide safe and carefree return transport from Obertraun to Schladming. The buses run in good weather and against registration from the valley station cable car Obertraun to Schladming, Ramsau and Dachstein valley station. Registration is required at +43 3687 22042 117.

With the Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe there is also a return transport from Obertraun to Ramsau am Dachstein  at the Obertraun valley station cable car. Registration is required at +43 3687 81870.

 

Even though there are parking spaces at the Dachstein Cable-Car Station, it is recommended that you take the public bus from Schladming or Ramsau to use the gondola.

Of course, you will find many providers in Schladming and in Ramsau/Dachstein who will support you at the start of your ski touring career and teach you the right ascent and descent techniques, or who will take over your tour planning for more challenging undertakings and guide you safely through the high alpine terrain.

For detailed information, please contact our local alpine schools or mountain guides: Mountain and hiking guides | Schladming-Dachstein

Skitouringfolder online availabe and in all Information offices.