Impressions from hiking in Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt  - © Kraft

Hiking in Obertraun

Obertraun can do it all

You will be spellbound by the magic world of the Dachstein Massif and the other landmarks? Explore on numerous small romantic paths and trails or on comfortable and well developed hiking trails the most beautiful spots of Obertraun. This friendly bit of the country is an all-rounder for every hiking lover: from soft hikes for families via appealing tours for motivated hikers right through to physical challenges for those who really want to feel the effort.

News from the "Dachstein Krippenstein" Montain  in Obertraun

The Dachstein Krippenstein adventure mountain in Obertraun will start its daily summer operation on Wednesday, 1 May

Here's what you need to know by now!
Open:
Section 1 to the Cave Worlds from 1 May 2024
Section 2 to the Skywalk "5Fingers" will follow on 11.5.2024.

New from 1.5.2024: The Schönbergalm (name of the alpine pasture) presents itself with a new concept especially for families and groups. For the first time in the history of the Dachstein Salzkammergut mountain railways, the mountain railways will operate the restaurant themselves, as well as the Dachstein Krippenstein mountain restaurant from 11 May 2024 with an equally new concept and unique cuisine with a mix of regional, seasonal and international specialties at 2,100 meters above sea level with a view of the Dachstein glacier.

Of course 365 ticket: The year-round ticket for the 6 summer mountain railways and 3 ski areas of the BBDS (Bergbahnen Dachstein Salzkammergut) is currently available for only € 629.00 (young people 375.00 and children € 219.00, a separate year-round ticket is also offered for the dogs). All information here: www.dachstein.at/de/aktuelles/neuigkeiten/natuerlich-365-ticket or on www.bbds.at. With the Natur 365 ticket you can travel for only € 1.72 per day with all the facilities of the mountain railways.

Awarded for the cable car

The Dachstein Krippenstein cable car in Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt has been awarded as one of the best Austrian summer mountain ranges. By fulfilling 160 criteria, the Dachstein Krippenstein has been certified as one of the best Austrian summer mountain railways. The seal of approval is a promise of quality to the guests and the region. The Dachstein Krippenstein was able to convince with innovative offers such as the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave, the Mammoth Cave, the 5fingers viewing platform and the World Heritage Spiral.

The seal of approval is an initiative of the Association of Cable Cars of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce and has stood for quality, cooperation and the sustainable development of the alpine mountain summer for over 20 years. Only those mountain railways that guarantee their guests innovative and carefree nature experiences on the mountain through a variety of offers are awarded. The Dachstein Krippenstein was particularly convincing in the category Panorama & Nature Experience.

Hiking tours in Obertraun on Lake Hallsattt

Heilbronn Circular Trail

© Hoermandinger | Eis-Hai auf dem heilbronner Rundwanderweg in Obertraun

Hiking in the nature reserve "Koppenwinkel" Obertraun

© Kraft | Wandern im Koppenwinkel Obertraun

Hiking to Mount Schergenkogel

© Kraft | Wanderung auf den Schergenkogel in Obertraun

On the top...

Koppental Hiking Trail in Obertraun

The “Ostuferwanderweg” (East shore hiking trail) - Always along Lake Hallstatt

Panoramic view waterfall wall

© Kraft | Wanderung zur Wasserfallwand in Obertraun im Salzkammergut

Hiking to the viewing plattform ”5Fingers”

© Kraft | Wandern zu den 5 Fingers & Pionierkreuz

Hiking in the nature reserve "Koppenwinkel" Obertraun

© Kraft | Wandern im Koppenwinkel Obertraun

Simony Hut: So close to heaven!

© Kraft | Simonyhütte in der Ferieregion Dachstein Salzkammergut

Across the karst plateau

Hiking trail “Margschierf” on Mout Krippenstein

© Kraft |  Wandern im Salzkammergut in Österreich: Margschierf-Wanderung auf dem Dachsteinpleteau

The “Ostuferwanderweg” (East shore hiking trail) - Always along Lake Hallstatt

Hike to the Wiesberghaus

© Kraft | Wandern zum Wiesberghaus in der Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut in Österreich

The “Ostuferwanderweg” (East shore hiking trail) - Always along Lake Hallstatt

Hike to the ice cave in Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt

© Dachstein AG | Wanderung zur Eishöhle

Hike to the Zwölferkogel in Obertraun

©Osborne / Wanderung auf den Zwölferkogel in Obertraun

Special hiking offers in Obertraun

Sat, Jul. 6, 2024 12:00 Salzberg , Hallstatt

Tue, Jul. 9, 2024 09:30 — 16:00 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Winkl 34 Obertraun

Tue, Jul. 16, 2024 08:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Winkl 34 Obertraun

Sat, Jul. 20, 2024 19:15 — 22:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Winkl 34 Obertraun

Sun, Aug. 18, 2024 09:20 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Winkl 34 Obertraun

Sat, Aug. 24, 2024 05:30 — 09:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Winkl 34 Obertraun

Sun, Sep. 8, 2024 12:30 Simonyhütte, Lahnstraße 48 Hallstatt

Sat, Sep. 14, 2024 11:30 Zwölferkogel, Obertraun

Sun, Sep. 15, 2024 09:20 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Winkl 34 Obertraun

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