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Naturpark Sölktäler

Snowshoe hike to the Sölkpass

Alpine pasture area at the Sölkpass | © Christoph Lukas
Hansenalm at Sölkpass | © Christoph Lukas
Snowshoeing at the Sölkpass | © Christoph Lukas
Winter hiking at Sölkpass | © Christoph Lukas
Chapel at the Sölkpass in winter | © Christoph Lukas
Snowshoeing at the Sölkpass | © Christoph Lukas
Information board at the Sölkpass in winter | © Christoph Lukas

Tour description

In forested areas, special consideration must be given to wildlife. Wildlife protection zones are marked on the maps of the various tours. Please try to follow the rules and remain fair towards the animals and plants!

The tour

moderate
Starting point St. Nikolai car park
Destination Sölkpass
Tour characteristics
Distance: 10.5 km
Fitness (4/6)
Information
Distance: 10.5 km
Duration: 4:00 h
Ascent: 550 m
Descent: 550 m
highest point: 1788 m
Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Map, elevation profile & further information

Starting from St. Nikolai, hike along the road to the Hansenalm and continue to the Bergrettungshütte. From here, turn right through the sparse high forest towards the Kaltenbachalm. Now continue straight up to the Sölkpass and the Sölkpasskapelle. Return along the same path.

Parking spaces on the outskirts of St. Nikolai.
  • Snowshoes and poles with large snow baskets. Also ankle-high, warm boots, warm clothing, gloves and a beanie, and possibly gaiters.
  • Avalanche transceiver (LVS), shovel and probe.
  • Backpack with a small snack and a warm drink in a thermos.

Mountain sports and the assessment of the situation on site are subject to personal responsibility – even more so in winter. Tourism associations or avalanche warning services do not assume any liability based on the information provided.

With the Schladming-Dachstein winter hiking ticket, you can use specific cable cars to reach the starting points of the most beautiful winter hiking trails even without skis!
https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/winterwanderticket
 

Further information is available at the Schladming Dachstein tourism office - Infostelle Naturpark Sölktäler:
Phone: +43 3687 23310 501
info@schladming-dachstein.at
Stein an der Enns 107
8961 Sölk

Map: Wintererlebniskarte Schladming-Dachstein MITTE, available at the region's information offices.

You can find information about the current avalanche situation at the Styrian Avalanche Warning Service.
lawine-steiermark.at or Avalanche report recorded message: 0800 31 1588

Wheather predicition

today
01.09.2026
Mountain 17 °C
Valley 24 °C
Precipitation
Probability
15 %
Amount
0.2 l/m²
Wind speed
Nordwest
10 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
9.7 h
Sunrise
06:23 o clock
Sunset
19:45 o clock

Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare

tomorrow
02.09.2026
Mountain 18 °C
Valley 24 °C
Precipitation
Probability
50 %
Amount
1.2 l/m²
Wind speed
Nordwest
5 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
8.6 h
Sunrise
06:24 o clock
Sunset
19:43 o clock

Fog and clouds will clear slowly and the day will be partly sunny.

day after tomorrow
03.09.2026
Mountain 17 °C
Valley 24 °C
Precipitation
Probability
20 %
Amount
0 l/m²
Wind speed
Nordwest
10 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
8.4 h
Sunrise
06:25 o clock
Sunset
19:41 o clock

Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.

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