--- id: 5765 title: "Dachstein Crossing - Austria's National Ski Tour" path: /en/activities/tours/Dachstein-Crossing-Austria-27s-National-Ski-Tour_tour_5765 url: "https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Dachstein-Crossing-Austria-27s-National-Ski-Tour_tour_5765" language: en generated_at: "2026-11-01T00:04:54+01:00" type: object class: App\Model\DataObject\Tour --- back Dachstein Crossing - Austria's National Ski Tour ================================================== Ski tour Overview Data: [GPX](https://tirol.mapservices.eu/nefos_app/api/gpx/el_oD9BiM7lvDWLMtVl/en/generate/121371781) [Elevation profile](https://tirol.mapservices.eu/nefos_app/api/altitudeprofile/el_oD9BiM7lvDWLMtVl/en/121371781/800/200) Print [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Dachstein%20%C3%9Cberquerung%20-%20%C3%96sterreichs%20National%20Skitour/33629/image-thumb__33629__lightbox/15447703.c91f25d1.jpg) copyright: Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Dachstein%20%C3%9Cberquerung%20-%20%C3%96sterreichs%20National%20Skitour/33631/image-thumb__33631__lightbox/15447751.0d85688a.jpg) copyright: Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein [show gallery](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Dachstein%20%C3%9Cberquerung%20-%20%C3%96sterreichs%20National%20Skitour/15447703.jpg) Important Information The tour starting at the Hunerkogel is only possible during the operating hours of the Dachstein Glacier Cable Car. Tour description “The roof of Styria” is calling you! Austria's national ski tour is the most spectacular way to experience the UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage Site of the Dachstein. The classic ski crossing of the Dachstein massif from south to north - a nationally renowned, technically easy ski tour. Touring skis are not absolutely necessary, the crossing is groomed throughout and can also be done with normal alpine skis. From Ramsau/Dachstein, the route leads over the Hallstätter Glacier past the Simonyhütte to the Gjaidalm below the Krippenstein. From there, one of the longest groomed ski runs in Austria takes you down to Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt. **Return to the starting point with the Planai buses.** An experience worth recommending! The tour closed moderate publicly accessible Starting pointDachstein Cable Car Station DestinationObertraun or Hallstatt Tour characteristics Distance: 18.4 km InformationDistance: 18.4 km Duration: 1:00 h Ascent: 250 m Descent: 2340 m highest point: 2741 m Best seasonJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Map, elevation profile & further information -------------------------------------------------- - Tour description - Important Information - Arrival & parking - Public transport - Equipment - Tips & links From the mountain station, follow the wide track below the mountain station of the Schladminger lift down to the Dirndl-Kolk. Now ascend around 100 meters in altitude towards Dachsteinwarte. From here, turn off towards Simonyhütte (refreshment stop) and the descent begins. From the Simonyhütte to the Gjaidalm (refreshment stop), the ski descent follows the ski and hiking trail 650. Here you pass through the transition from the high mountains to the high alpine region. The Dachsteinalm (formerly Schilcherhaus, 1,739 m) on the Gjaidalm is a popular rest stop for ski tourers. A short lift (free for ski tourers) provides easy access to the downhill piste to Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt. A groomed and snow-covered downhill piste leads via Krippenbrunn to the valley station of the Dachstein cable car in Obertraun. Please check from April whether the valley run is still open. If not, the gondola will take you to Obertraun via the Krippenstein (please note opening times, possible additional costs). **The Planai buses offer a comfortable transfer back to the starting point. Please book in advance.** **Variant:** Many variants can be incorporated into this ski tour (for which touring equipment is required). For example, a descent to the Eissee and the short ascent to the Simonyhütte are possible. The ascent to Hoher Trog and the descent through the wild Weittal valley to Hallstatt is somewhat longer. Also popular is the detour to the Wiesberghaus and the Tiergarten descent, which leads through the Echerntal valley to Hallstatt. All these variants are mostly unmarked and lead through the open ski area, so please make sure you have the appropriate safety equipment with you. They require serious tour planning, avalanche knowledge and very good local knowledge. We recommend that you are accompanied by local mountain and ski guides. **Please note that the demands on your physical fitness increase considerably with possible variations.** read more The tour starting at the Hunerkogel is only possible during the operating hours of the Dachstein Glacier Cable Car. read more **From the west:** Tauern Autobahn (A 10) to Knoten Ennstal - turnoff direction Graz/Schladming - stay on the Ennstal-Bundesstraße (B320) for approx. 20 km until Schladming - take the turnoff for Ramsau - via the Dachsteinstraße to the Dachstein Gondola Bottom Station **From the north:** Pyhrn Autobahn (A 9) direction Liezen - take the Ennstal-Bundesstraße (B320) to Schladming - turnoff Ramsau - via the Dachsteinstraße to the Dachstein Gondola Bottom Station Even though there are parking spaces at the Dachstein Cable-Car Station, it is recommended that you take the public bus from Schladming or Ramsau to use the gondola. read more **Bus - Transfer Ennstal to Dachstein Glaciar Cable Car** Guests and locals (groups of 25 people or more) can take the Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe bus from Irdning sports ground to the Dachstein Glacier cable car. Please register on the bus for the return transfer from Obertraun. Registration is required by calling +43 3687 81870. **Bus - Transfer from Obertraun to Schladming, Ramsau and Dachstein Glacier Cable Car** **Planai buses** provide safe and carefree return transport from Obertraun to Schladming. The buses run in good weather and against registration from the valley station cable car Obertraun to Schladming, Ramsau and Dachstein valley station. Registration is required at +43 3687 22042 117. With the **Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe** there is also a return transport from Obertraun to Ramsau am Dachstein at the Obertraun valley station cable car. Registration is required at +43 3687 81870. read more **Clothing and protective equipment** Make sure you are prepared for rapid changes in the weather and increased UV exposure in high alpine terrain. A wind and water-repellent jacket, hood and moisture-resistant gloves are essential. Sun protection (eyes, skin and lips) is also very important. **Safety equipment** A modern avalanche transceiver, a metal avalanche shovel and a probe are part of the basic equipment for every ski tour and freeride descent that takes you off the secured slopes and into the open ski area. This triumvirate of avalanche transceiver/shovel/probe not only helps you to be found quickly in the event of an avalanche burial, but above all to be able to help any companions or other buried victims quickly. The smartphone is with you anyway. We generally recommend installing a GPS app and familiarizing yourself with how to use it. Network coverage is generally good on the Dachstein. A small first aid kit with a multitool should also always be carried. For many tours, it is advisable to carry a glacier harness and via ferrata set, crampons, ice axe and a short rope so that you can react quickly to snow conditions. The exact equipment for each tour can be found in the individual route descriptions. read more **The alpine emergency number in Austria is 140 (Europe 112).** If you have no network reception, please restart your phone. However, before you enter your PIN code for the SIM card, dial the emergency number. You can also make the emergency call in other networks. Of course, you will find many providers in Schladming and in Ramsau/Dachstein who will support you at the start of your ski touring career and teach you the right ascent and descent techniques, or who will take over your tour planning for more challenging undertakings and guide you safely through the high alpine terrain. For detailed information, please contact our **local alpine schools or mountain guides**:[ Mountain and hiking guides | Schladming-Dachstein](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/summer/hiking-and-mountaineering/mountain-and-hiking-guides) [Skitouringfolder online](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/de/Service/Prospekte?languages-filter%5B%5D=en) availabe and in all Information offices. read more [Fullscreen](https://maps.schladming-dachstein.at/v2/en/gdi_summer/2d/-1/detail/-1/-1/-1/4474/121371781) Wheather predicition ---------------------- [Source: https://www.geosphere.at/de](https://www.geosphere.at/) Tours nearby -------------- ![Ski tour at Eissee](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Eissee-Tour/33496/image-thumb__33496__teaser-img/h_steiner-8925.c8c4bbc9.jpg) moderate copyright: Harald Steiner 11 km 4:00 h PT Eissee-Tour Ski-Freeride [to tour](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Eissee-Tour_tour_5720) ![Ski tour on the glacier](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Gro%C3%9Fe%20Mitterstein-Tour/33387/image-thumb__33387__teaser-img/h_steiner-8331.1904bf2c.jpg) Ramsau am Dachstein moderate copyright: Harald Steiner closed 4.3 km 1:30 h PT Große Mitterstein-Tour Ski tour [to tour](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Gro-C3-9Fe-Mitterstein-Tour_tour_5753) ![Piste ski tour on the Dachsteingletscher](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Kleine%20Mitterstein-Tour/33393/image-thumb__33393__teaser-img/h_steiner-8543.ae8bc749.jpg) Ramsau am Dachstein easy copyright: Harald Steiner open 2.3 km 50 min PT Kleine Mitterstein-Tour Ski tour [to tour](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Kleine-Mitterstein-Tour_tour_5755) ![Ski touring in Ramsau am Dachstein](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Skitour%20Gruberscharte/33626/image-thumb__33626__teaser-img/19314633.976fcbba.jpg) difficult copyright: Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein 10.1 km 2:30 h The Classic Ski Tour "Über den Stein" - Guttenberghaus Ski tour [to tour](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/The-Classic-Ski-Tour-22-C3-9Cber-den-Stein-22-Guttenberghaus_tour_5764) ![Ski touring in Ramsau am Dachstein](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Die%20klassische%20Tour%20-%C3%9Cber%20den%20Stein-%20zum%20Guttenberghaus/33601/image-thumb__33601__teaser-img/19314633.976fcbba.jpg) difficult copyright: Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein 11.4 km 2:15 h PT The Classic Ski Tour "Über den Stein" - Guttenberghaus Ski tour [to tour](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/The-Classic-Ski-Tour-22-C3-9Cber-den-Stein-22-Guttenberghaus_tour_5749) ![Ski tour through the Notgasse](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Skitour%20durch%20die%20Notgasse/33614/image-thumb__33614__teaser-img/notgasse_09.74d46653.jpg) moderate copyright: Alois Guggi 22.7 km 45 min Ski tour "Notgasse" Ski tour [to tour](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Ski-tour-22Notgasse-22_tour_5761)