--- id: 6064 title: Kleiner Gjaidstein experience trail path: /en/activities/tours/Kleiner-Gjaidstein-experience-trail_tour_6064 url: "https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Kleiner-Gjaidstein-experience-trail_tour_6064" language: en generated_at: "2026-11-01T00:06:52+01:00" type: object class: App\Model\DataObject\Tour --- back Kleiner Gjaidstein experience trail ===================================== Hiking trail Overview Data: [GPX](https://tirol.mapservices.eu/nefos_app/api/gpx/el_oD9BiM7lvDWLMtVl/en/generate/121375826) [Elevation profile](https://tirol.mapservices.eu/nefos_app/api/altitudeprofile/el_oD9BiM7lvDWLMtVl/en/121375826/800/200) Print [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Hochgebirgs-Erlebnisweg%20%E2%80%9EKleiner%20Gjaidstein%E2%80%9C/35614/image-thumb__35614__lightbox/61229206_862336830.d9681bc6.jpg) copyright: Dachsteingletscher / Birgit Walcher [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Hochgebirgs-Erlebnisweg%20%E2%80%9EKleiner%20Gjaidstein%E2%80%9C/35615/image-thumb__35615__lightbox/61229207_1918082844.a17ac1a9.jpg) copyright: Dachsteingletscher / Birgit Walcher [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Hochgebirgs-Erlebnisweg%20%E2%80%9EKleiner%20Gjaidstein%E2%80%9C/35616/image-thumb__35616__lightbox/61229208_2033258115.e784979b.jpg) copyright: Dachsteingletscher / Birgit Walcher [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Hochgebirgs-Erlebnisweg%20%E2%80%9EKleiner%20Gjaidstein%E2%80%9C/35617/image-thumb__35617__lightbox/61229270_1574778111.a5b2ce6f.jpg) copyright: Dachsteingletscher / Birgit Walcher [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Hochgebirgs-Erlebnisweg%20%E2%80%9EKleiner%20Gjaidstein%E2%80%9C/35618/image-thumb__35618__lightbox/61229271_1725763976.c5ec5c46.jpg) copyright: Dachsteingletscher / Birgit Walcher [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Hochgebirgs-Erlebnisweg%20%E2%80%9EKleiner%20Gjaidstein%E2%80%9C/35619/image-thumb__35619__lightbox/61229272_538067010.a4c9143e.jpg) copyright: Dachsteingletscher / Birgit Walcher [show gallery](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Hochgebirgs-Erlebnisweg%20%E2%80%9EKleiner%20Gjaidstein%E2%80%9C/61229206_862336830.jpg) Tour description In around 40 minutes the “Kleiner Gjaidstein” experience trail takes you from the Dachstein mountain station to the summit of the Kleiner Gjaidstein at 2685 metres. And when you reach your destination a summit pyramid awaits you along with a breathtaking view. The panorama panel modelled on a “Steinmandl” provides summit descriptions and exciting facts about the Dachstein glacier area. So why a “Steinmandl”? These little stone men have served since time immemorial as simple but practical waymarks in the mountains. And it is one of these little men who also marks your hiking destination on the Kleiner Gjadstein. Along the experience trail you will see sections of glacier-smoothed rock and many millions of fossil imprints. Diagrams are also provided to describe many of these natural attractions. Subjects covered include: fossils, water and the development of lime, karst und karren, the “eternal ice” on the glacier, the Dachstein and its evolution and the “Natura 2000”, the Dachstein protected site of community interest where you are. This provides you with insights into the processes, both past and present, that have significantly shaped the Dachstein natural phenomenon and will continue to do so in future. The tour easy publicly accessible Starting and end pointMountain Station Dachstein Gondola Tour characteristics Distance: 2 km Fitness (2/6) InformationDistance: 2 km Duration: 1:00 h Ascent: 150 m Descent: 150 m highest point: 2725 m Best seasonJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Map, elevation profile & further information -------------------------------------------------- - Tour description - Equipment Your hiking experience on the Dachstein - including a geology lesson! read more Around half of the experience trail is also suitable for less experienced hikers. The final stretch is a little more demanding and therefore, like all climbing and hiking routes, requires concentration, surefootedness and plenty of stamina. read more [Fullscreen](https://maps.schladming-dachstein.at/v2/en/gdi_summer/2d/-1/detail/-1/-1/-1/4399/121375826) Along the route ----------------- Ramsau am Dachstein copyright: Harald Steiner opens soon Show opening times 09.05.2026 - 08.11.2026 monday09:00 - 16:15 tuesday09:00 - 16:15 wednesday09:00 - 16:15 thursday09:00 - 16:15 friday09:00 - 16:15 saturday09:00 - 16:15 sunday09:00 - 16:15 Dachstein Stairway to Heaven [read more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/info-and-service/regional-infrastructure/pois/DAC/c130de0b-a781-4af8-b776-c6fdeb28fc41/dachstein-stairway-to-heaven) Ramsau am Dachstein copyright: Harald Steiner opens soon Show opening times 10.05.2026 - 08.11.2026 monday08:30 - 17:00 tuesday08:30 - 17:00 wednesday08:30 - 17:00 thursday08:30 - 17:00 friday08:30 - 17:00 saturday08:30 - 17:00 sunday08:30 - 17:00 --- 09.11.2026 - 24.12.2026 mondayclosed tuesdayclosed wednesdayclosed thursdayclosed fridayclosed saturdayclosed sundayclosed Dachstein Glacier restaurant [read more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/info-and-service/regional-infrastructure/pois/DAC/5105fdae-3758-4d8e-8bae-f91f32190ad5/dachstein-glacier-restaurant) Wheather predicition ---------------------- [Source: https://www.geosphere.at/de](https://www.geosphere.at/) Tours nearby -------------- ![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](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Glacier-hike-to-the-Seethalerh-C3-BCtte_tour_6054) ![Glacier hike in the high mountains](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Gletscherwanderung/35668/image-thumb__35668__teaser-img/19062754_90723442.adbe657d.jpg) difficult copyright: Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein 13.2 km 6:00 h PT Glacier Hike Mountain tour [to tour](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Glacier-Hike_tour_6085) ![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](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Stage-01-From-Glacier-to-Wine-South-Route-Dachstein-Gondola-Guttenberghaus_tour_5988) ![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. 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