Medium level hikes in the Schladming-Dachstein region of Styria, Austria

In the dreamlike mountain landscape surrounding the Hotel Pichlmayrgut near Schladming you will find a multitude of medium level hiking paths and hiking trails. All trails are very well marked of course.

Medium level hikes are ideal for ambitious holiday hikers. The Schladming-Dachstein region in Styria, Austria has an extremely large number of medium level hikes available. Many of these can be reached directly from the Hotel Pichlmayrgut. But all the other great hikes are reached within only a few minutes by bus or car. A small selection of medium level hikes and their highlights are listed below:

Reiteralm loop hike

Approximately 3 ½ hours: altitude of 433 metres
Starting point: Gasselhöhehütte

Can be reached via the Panorama toll road
Loop hike with two summits and three lakes
Views to the Dachstein-Massif und the Lower Tauern
Has its own family hiking trail

Preuneggtal-Ursprungalm-Giglachseen

Approximately 1 ½ hours, altitude of 350 metres
Starting point: Ursprungsalm

Romantic alpine hike
Mine hike in the mining area possible
On-going tours afterwards possible
Possible to ride the bus back

Alpine Flower Loop hike

Approximately 8 hours, altitude of 800 metres
Starting Point: Hotel Pichlmayrgut

Part of the 165 kilometre long Alpine Flower Loop Hiking Network
Unique nature experiences
Dreamlike Panoramic views

Riesach Waterfall - Alpinsteig durch die Höll

Approximately 2 ½ hours, altitude of 300 metres
Starting point: Seeleiten Parkplatz

Demanding experience-hike , not suitable for children
Waterfall, swing bridge, dark green lakes and traditional alpine chalets.
On the way back the Forstweg is recommended

Hochwurzen – High altitude path to Giglachsee

Approximately 5 – 6 hours, altitude of 700 metres.
Starting point: Hochwurzengipfel

Ascent possible via summer cable cars
Great alpine hike with 3 summits
A nature education path is partly used

Three lakes hike to Deneck

Approximately 5 hours, altitude of 800 metres
Starting point: Kaltenbachalm

Experience hike in the Sölktäler Nature Park
Stunning views over the Große Sölktal valley
Rustic alpine chalets and a eye-catching mountain tavern to welcome you for refreshments.

Of course you will receive all relevant information regarding these hikes and many more hiking routes in the region surrounding Schladming at Hotel Pichlmayrgut. Do take part in one of the guided tours - your Styrian alpine guide will tell loads of entertaining regional stories and show you the most beautiful spots. If you are planning more demanding hikes and treks, you will find great tips under alpine treks and multiple day treks.

Do you like the Hotel Pichlmayrgut’s offering of free guided hikes and a free hiking backpack for the duration of your stay? Then you should book a room for your hiking holiday in Styria, Austria straight away with a non-committal email request.