Schafdach 2,314 m - Ski tour
Tour description
Young explorers and experienced ski tourers alike will find exactly what they are looking for in the Sölktäler. Slopes above the tree line offer winter sports enthusiasts plenty of space to pursue their interests in a varied way.
After a leisurely start along the Sölkpassstraße, the route follows the alpine path to the foot of the Schafdach. To the left of the prominent gully, the trail leads in serpentines towards the summit.
In forested areas, special consideration must be given to the wildlife. Wildlife protection zones are marked on the maps of the various tours. Please try to adhere to the rules and remain fair to the animals and plants - you are entering their habitat.
The tour
Map, elevation profile & further information
Ascent: Starting from the Hansenalm, follow the road to the Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte. Below the hut, follow the path across the bridge. Then follow the course of the stream on the eastern side and, after passing the forest section to the southeast, continue northwards across the open area up to the Mahdfeld. From the Mahdfeld, follow the western flank to the summit.
Descent: Same as ascent. Descent times are not specified as they depend heavily on the skills of the individual skier.
Directions:
From the A10: at Altenmarkt (exit 63) turn towards Graz. Follow the B99 to Radstadt. Here, take the B320 towards Graz. At Pruggern, follow the signs towards the Naturpark.
From the A9: at Selzthal (exit 69) turn towards Liezen/Radstadt. From Liezen, follow the B320 to Espang. There, turn towards Niederöblarn/Naturpark Söltäler.
To the route: In the center of Stein an der Enns, turn towards St. Nikolai and follow the road for approximately 19 km to Hansenalm.
Arrival at Stein/Enns station with ÖBB
Taxi company Mayer: +43 676 602 81 07 or +43 676 540 98 58
Mountain sports and the assessment of the situation on site are subject to personal responsibility. Tourism associations or avalanche warning services do not assume any liability based on the information provided.
- Check the weather and avalanche situation the evening before every ski tour at www.lawine-steiermark.at, avalanche hotline: +43 664 8105928
- Do not undertake a ski tour alone. It's more fun together anyway!
- Always act in a risk-conscious manner and react to signs of danger!
- Observe existing regulations, such as hunting closures and wildlife protection areas, reforestation or young growth areas.
- You should always have your mobile phone well charged. Have you also saved the emergency numbers? Mountain rescue: 140. If you have no reception, take out the SIM card and dial 112.
- Avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel are a prerequisite in open terrain.
- Ski touring equipment consisting of skis/splitboard, skins, poles and possibly ski crampons.
- Provisions, warm drinks, spare clothes and a first aid kit.
- Choose your clothing according to the layering principle.
- Maps and/or tour descriptions. GPX tracks on your mobile phone or GPS device will also help you.
Particularly recommended in firn conditions.
Rental options for ski touring and safety equipment at Sport 2000 Mandl in Gröbming
Mountain guides from the region: www.schladming-dachstein.at/bergführer
For further information, please contact the Schladming Dachstein Tourism Association - Naturpark Sölktäler Information Office:
Phone: +43 3687 23310 501
info@schladming-dachstein.at
Stein an der Enns 107
8961 Sölk
Sölktäler Ski Touring Folder or Schladming-Dachstein Ski Touring guide available in all information offices in the region.
