--- id: 6085 title: Glacier Hike path: /en/activities/tours/Glacier-Hike_tour_6085 url: "https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Glacier-Hike_tour_6085" language: en generated_at: "2026-10-29T00:07:10+01:00" type: object class: App\Model\DataObject\Tour --- back Glacier Hike ============== Mountain tour Overview Data: [GPX](https://tirol.mapservices.eu/nefos_app/api/gpx/el_oD9BiM7lvDWLMtVl/en/generate/121375400) [Elevation profile](https://tirol.mapservices.eu/nefos_app/api/altitudeprofile/el_oD9BiM7lvDWLMtVl/en/121375400/800/200) Print [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Gletscherwanderung/35668/image-thumb__35668__lightbox/19062754_90723442.d221e5d7.jpg) copyright: Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Gletscherwanderung/35669/image-thumb__35669__lightbox/5344286_162741320.295c122c.jpg) copyright: Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Gletscherwanderung/35670/image-thumb__35670__lightbox/19062755_1852498267.70e05507.jpg) copyright: Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Gletscherwanderung/35671/image-thumb__35671__lightbox/5344320_2106273311.ee545ead.jpg) copyright: Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Gletscherwanderung/35672/image-thumb__35672__lightbox/5344322_1154155347.f98b6b79.jpg) copyright: Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Gletscherwanderung/35674/image-thumb__35674__lightbox/18955228_1142649942.13159ade.jpg) copyright: Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein [show gallery](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Gletscherwanderung/19062754_90723442.jpg) Tour description The fascination of the Dachstein glacier fields - in contrast to the barren rocky peaks of this unique landscape with a view of the extensive alpine pastures all the way to Bad Mitterndorf. Hike from the Gletscherbahn mountain station (2,700 m) to the Guttenberghaus (2,146 m) and descent via the Lärchbodenalm to the Feisterer car park. The tour difficult publicly accessible Starting pointDachstein Gondola's Top Station DestinationParking lot Feistererhof Tour characteristics Distance: 13.2 km Fitness (5/6) Skills (5/6) InformationDistance: 13.2 km Duration: 6:00 h Ascent: 225 m Descent: 1775 m highest point: 2687 m Best seasonJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Map, elevation profile & further information -------------------------------------------------- - Tour description - Arrival & parking - Public transport - Equipment - Tips & links From the mountain station, head north to the Gjaidsteinsattel. Here you follow the groomed path to the mountain station of the former 2-seater chairlift and from there follow the marker no. 674 to the valley station. There, the marked path leads you up and down in a southeasterly direction over the barren karst landscape. After about 1.5 hours from the valley station of the chairlift, you reach the Feistererscharte where you have a wonderful view of the Guttenberghaus and the Schladminger Tauern in the South. The path then leads downhill over 1,000 meters to Ramsau. read more **Arriving from the west:** From the west you can take the Munich-Salzburg motorway, continuing on the Tauern motorway (A 10) until the Ennstal junction. From here take the Ennstal A-road (the B 320) for around 30 km into the Schladming-Dachstein region, then take the Ramsau am Dachstein turn-off. **Arriving from the north:** From the south-east take the Pyhrnautobahn motorway (A 9) to the Liezen junction and then the Ennstal A-road (B 320) into the Schladming-Dachstein region. Then take the Ramsau am Dachstein turn-off. Over the plateau to the valley station of the glacier cable car. Due to the different start and finish points, public transport is recommended. [Parking lot at the Dachstein Gondola](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parkplatz+Dachstein+S%C3%BCdwandbahn+Talstation,+T%C3%BCrlwandh%C3%BCtte/@47.4511713,13.6154472,16.29z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x4771468538c3cc03:0xc39941f7873471c8!2s8993+Grundlsee!3b1!8m2!3d47.6248087!4d13.8337052!3m4!1s0x477131b9a045c427:0xd28e1ab74680e666!8m2!3d47.4502317!4d13.6170524) bottom station. [Parking lot Information Office Ramsau-Kulm.](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tourismusverband+Ramsau+am+Dachstein/@47.4162266,13.6750075,18.04z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x4771468538c3cc03:0xc39941f7873471c8!2s8993+Grundlsee!3b1!8m2!3d47.6248087!4d13.8337052!3m4!1s0x4771255501faa0cd:0x993cd89d7654120b!8m2!3d47.4159227!4d13.6756218) read more From Schladming train station, take bus number 960 to the valley station of the glacier cable car. From the end point at the Hotel Feisterer, take the road downhill (5 minutes) to the bus stop for number 964 (with connection to number 960) or walk from the Hotel Feisterer to Ramsau Kulm (approx. 20 minutes) directly to the stop for number 960. See the timetables [HERE](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/news/buses) read more Recommended only in good visibility and stable weather. sturdy, ankle-high mountain boots (for crossing snow) and poles. read more Guided hike every Tuesday For more information click [HERE](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/news/events/Guided-glacier-hike_ev_451059?activeTab=375705) [Hiking map Schladming-Dachstein](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/service/Merchandise-Shop/Hiking-map_merch_2105254), 1:50.000, available in the info offices [Hiking guide Schladming-Dachstein](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/cs/servis/Merchandise-Shop/Hiking-guide_merch_2105264) by Herbert Raffalt (only available in German), available in the info offices. read more [Fullscreen](https://maps.schladming-dachstein.at/v2/en/gdi_summer/2d/-1/detail/-1/-1/-1/4400/121375400) Wheather predicition ---------------------- [Source: https://www.geosphere.at/de](https://www.geosphere.at/) Tours nearby -------------- ![View of the Dachsteinmassiv](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Etappe%2001%20Vom%20Gletscher%20zum%20Wein%20S%C3%BCdroute%20Dachstein%20Seilbahn%20-%20Guttenberghaus/35325/image-thumb__35325__teaser-img/13549088_1206004479.ed7399af.jpg) moderate copyright: Herbert Raffalt 7.2 km 3:30 h PT Stage 01 From Glacier to Wine South Route Dachstein Gondola - Guttenberghaus Hiking trail [to tour](http://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Stage-01-From-Glacier-to-Wine-South-Route-Dachstein-Gondola-Guttenberghaus_tour_5988) ![Kolk at the Dachsteingletscher](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Gletscherwanderung%20zur%20Seethalerh%C3%BCtte/35578/image-thumb__35578__teaser-img/1853798_800326096.7995f728.jpg) Ramsau am Dachstein moderate copyright: Tourismusverband Ramsau am Dachstein open 4 km 1:30 h PT Glacier hike to the Seethalerhütte Winter walking [to tour](http://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Glacier-hike-to-the-Seethalerh-C3-BCtte_tour_6054) ![Hike on the Kleiner Gjaidstein](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Hochgebirgs-Erlebnisweg%20%E2%80%9EKleiner%20Gjaidstein%E2%80%9C/35614/image-thumb__35614__teaser-img/61229206_862336830.91b617d9.jpg) easy copyright: Dachsteingletscher / Birgit Walcher 2 km 1:00 h PT Kleiner Gjaidstein experience trail Hiking trail [to tour](http://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Kleiner-Gjaidstein-experience-trail_tour_6064) ![Ascent with the Dachstein Gletscherbahn](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/S%C3%BCdwandh%C3%BCtte%20-%20Guttenberghaus%20-%20Dachstein%20Sonnen-Runde-%20Etappe%2002/36276/image-thumb__36276__teaser-img/75942621.248fafd5.jpg) Ramsau am Dachstein difficult copyright: Marion V. Payr @ladyvenom 9.5 km 4:40 h Südwandhütte - Guttenberghaus | Sun Trail Dachstein: Stage 02 Multi-day tour [to tour](http://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/S-C3-BCdwandh-C3-BCtte-Guttenberghaus-7C-Sun-Trail-Dachstein-3A-Stage-02_tour_9812) ![Suspension bridge at the Dachstein](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/S%C3%BCdwandh%C3%BCtte%20-%20Guttenberghaus%20-%20Dachstein%20Rundwanderweg-%20Etappe%2003/36330/image-thumb__36330__teaser-img/11016668.3befe4ea.jpg) Ramsau am Dachstein difficult copyright: Gery Wolf 9.4 km 5:00 h Südwandhütte - Guttenberghaus | Dachstein Circular Hiking Trail: Stage 03 Long distance trails [to tour](http://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/S-C3-BCdwandh-C3-BCtte-Guttenberghaus-7C-Dachstein-Circular-Hiking-Trail-3A-Stage-03_tour_9819) ![Südwandhütte](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Wanderung%20zur%20S%C3%BCdwandh%C3%BCtte/170033/image-thumb__170033__teaser-img/image_1423301545.3c283e71.jpg) Ramsau am Dachstein moderate 3.4 km 1:30 h PT Hike to the Südwandhütte Hiking trail [to tour](http://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Hike-to-the-S-C3-BCdwandh-C3-BCtte_tour_6021)