Water treks
Water hiking paths in Styria
Water appears in numerous forms in the Schladming-Dachstein region. Explore clear mountain springs, thunderous waterfalls or silent mountain lakes. The water hiking paths are simply ideal for exploring the many facets of water to be found in Styria.
“Wild water” Experience hiking path
With a distance of 12 kilometres the “Wild Waters” hike will lead you into the Talbachklamm. Over 14 different stages you will learn about the history of the region, the hard lives of the locals and the powerful spots along the way. At the end of the path you will find the entrance to the “Wild Waters” alpine trek.
“Wild Water” Alpine Trek
The continuation of the “Wild Waters” hiking path is an Alpine trek. This will give an impression of the impressive power of water. The highlight of the alpine trek is the Risachwaterfall, which at 140 metres high is the biggest waterfall in Styria. This alpine trek is safe and also suitable for children. Please note that it is not suitable for people who suffer from vertigo. Secure footing is essential.
Further water hiking paths:
The beauty of the numerous water landscapes in the Schladming-Dachstein region in Austria is best experienced on one of the many water hiking paths available. Spectacular crevasses, high moors, mountain lakes, wild rivers and waterfalls wait to be explored during hikes of various difficulty levels:
- Spiegelseen at the Reiteralm
- Schwarzensee
- Steirischer Bodensee
- Putterersee
- Bräualm Wasserfall
- Drei Kaltenbachseen
- Ice Lake & Ice world at
Dachstein Glacier - Silberkar-Klamm
- Tettermoor & Toteisboden
- Ahornsee, Grafenbergsee
- Oberer & Unterer Giglachsee
- Plannersee, Goldbachsee
- Alpine Water world Klafferkessel
- Sattental Waterfalls
- Wörschachklamm
- Finsterkarsee
- Duisitzkarsee & Landauersee
More detailed information regarding the various water hiking paths is of course available from Hotel Pichlmayrgut. A number of lakes within the region also offer the possibility for fishing. If you catch one, you may take it home free of charge, as one fish is included in the Sommercard.
Are you fascinated by the element of water? Then a holiday in Styria, Austria is just right for you. Request a non-committal holiday offer at Hotel Pichlmayrgut.
