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Dachstein Circuit Hike

12 days
Start and end in Gosau
3.5
1 traveler review
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Max group size:
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Age range:
2 to 99
Operated in:
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Tour id:
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Highlights

  • Ride a cable car to the Dachstein Glacier
  • Hike through alpine meadows and forests
  • Explore the UNESCO site and salt mines of Hallstatt
  • Visit the ice caves and 'Five Fingers' platform
  • Walk the historic trails of the Austrian Alps

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Gosau
  2. Day 2 Hike to Hofpürgel Hutte with overnight backpack (4-5hrs)
  3. Day 3 Hike between lodges then descend to the Türlwand, overnight Ramsau (6hrs)
  4. Day 4 Rest day in Ramsau
  5. Day 5 Ascend Dachstein Glacier, hike to Guttenberg Lodge with overnight backpack (4-5hrs)
  6. Day 6 Hike to Grafenbergalm and on to a hotel above Groebming (6hrs)
  7. Day 7 Descend to Bad Mitterndorf (8 hrs)
  8. Day 8 Train to Bad Aussee, hike to Obertrauner Höhenweg then boat to Hallstatt (4-5 hrs)
  9. Day 9 Visit caves and ride the Krippenstein cable car
  10. Day 10 Hike to Bad Goisern and on to Goiserer lodge with overnight backpack (7hrs)
  11. Day 11 Hike to Gosau (2-3hrs)
  12. Day 12 Trip concludes
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Number of tours

179

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • B
    · August 8th, 2018
    We liked the tour, and the two-night stays, with the optional suggestions for the day between. Our greatest difficulty was with the route notes that often did not match with the signage along the way. At times, we were very confused and reluctant to proceed without finding local people to confirm the route. You dont want to be at the wrong elevation, far out of the way, late in the day and on tired legs. We have done these hiking tours using a number of different companies, but this is the most trouble we have had following confusing directions. A GPS overlay is easily available technology, and should be provided as a matter of safety.....
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    UTracks commented on this review
    Thanks for your review Barbara. This has been a longstanding trip for us and feedback on the route notes has always been positive. But things do change so we will be sure to get out on the trail soon to review our notes. GPS in the mountains should not... Show more
    Trip date: July 2018

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12 days
Dachstein Circuit Hike
From Gosau to Gosau

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