Austria - Dachstein
[8 days]
Completed over 8 days, this Grand Hiking Tour of the
Dachstein region takes you through the many scenic landscapes this
part of the world has to offer. The Dachstein, although it cannot
technically call itself one of the "3000 metre peaks"
(actual height 2995m), is the second highest peak in the northern
chalky alps. It has become particularly famous since 1997 when UNESCO
added the Dachstein region, along with Hallstatt and the Inner Salzkammergut
to its list of World Heritage sites. [scroll down for tour details]
Package includes:
- Welcome and tour information
- 6 nights in 3* & 4* star hotels with half board
- 1 night in alpine hut (no meals)
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (excluding the hut)
- Lunch package
- Train ticket Bad Aussee/Bad Mitterndorf
- Gosaubahn ticket (Cable car)
- Route book and travel documentation
- Trekking rucksack per room
- Public bus and ferry in Hallstatt
Extra: Bus on day 6
Not included:
- Flight or train ticket
- Tips & gratuities
- Insurance |
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Self
Guided Tour |
| Package |
USD |
EUR |
GBP |
CAD |
| from |
1,116 |
749 |
734 |
1,183 |
| Single Supplement |
417 |
280 |
274 |
442 |
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| Friday arrival |
| Guided tour is available on request |
| We offset your Carbon Footprint for this
package; EUR 2.50 per person |
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Note: Hiking experience is recommended for this
tour.
Tour Details:
Day 1 - Arrival at Hallstatt
Today you can visit Hallstatt and the local points of interest (salt
mines and ice caves).
Day 2 - On the foot of the Dachstein Massif through the
Koppen Valley
According to starting point you walk along the lake Hallstätter
See to the wild, idyllic Koppen Valley. You can visit the cave Koppenbrüller
Höhle. In the afternoon you will take the train to the health
resort Bad Mitterndorf. Ascent 430 M, Descent 320 M, Distance
14.5 KM, Walking time 4 hours.
Day 3 – From the reservoir Salzastausee up to Viehbergalm
and through the Öfen gorge down to Gröbming
Relaxed walk through meadows to the reservoir Salzastausee. Afterwards
we follow the forest road to the alpine pasture Viehbergalm, where
we have lunch and enjoy the view. Descent through the Öfen
gorge to the little town Gröbming. Ascent 700 meters, descent
750, Distance 24 KM, Walking time 6,5 hours.
Day 4 – Mount Stoderzinken and on the high walk to
Ramsau
By bus you get to the Steiner Hut, where your ascent to the mount
Stoderzinken starts. You will walk towards lake Grafenbergersee
and through Karst to the next hut. Downhill to the village Ramsau.
Ascent 830 M, descent 1.370 M, Distance 19 KM, Walking time 6 hours.
Day 5 – Resting day on the Ramsau High Plateau
We recommend taking the cable car to the Dachstein glacier. If you
wish to participate in a glacier or climbing tour. Alpine schools
in Ramsau offer tours and rental equipments.
6. Day: Through the Dachsteinsüdwand to the Bischofsmütze
(Bishops Cap)
By public bus and cable car we travel to the valley station of Dachstein.
We walk on the high altitude path from the Südwand (rock walls
on the southern face of the Dachstein massif – popular climbing
area) to Bischofsmütze. Overnight in a hut or an alpine lodge.
Ascent 850 m, descent 700 m, distance 12 KM, Walking time 4 hours.
Day 7 - Austriaweg to lake Gosausee
Today you will descend by cable car to Austriaweg. The view on the
lake Gosausee with the summit of the Dachstein mirroring in the
deep blue surface is the absolute highlight of the day. You will
take the bus to go back to Bad Goisen. Ascent 300 m, Descent
550 m, distance 10 KM, Walking time 3 hours.
Day 8 - Individual Departure or extension of the stay
Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
Prices in GBP, USD and CAD are informative and may vary with the
official exchange rate.
Please don't forget to choose the charity
of your choice from our list!
Carbon Footprint for
this package: EUR 2.50
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