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title: Autumn in Schladming-Dachstein - enjoyment, relaxation &amp; golden moments in nature
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Autumn time  in Schladming-Dachstein
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![© Mathäus Gartner](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Schladming-Dachstein/02_SHOOTINGS%20%26%20KAMPAGNEN/FOTO/2025_10_Herbstwanderung_Pleschnitzzinken_Math%C3%A4us%20Gartner/49251/image-thumb__49251__hero/2025_%20Herbst_Pleschnitzzinken_026%28c%29%20Math%C3%A4us%20Gartner%20%2830102025-30%29.c0ef6191.jpg "© Mathäus Gartner")![© Mathäus Gartner](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/Schladming-Dachstein/02_SHOOTINGS%20%26%20KAMPAGNEN/FOTO/2025_10_Herbstwanderung_Pleschnitzzinken_Math%C3%A4us%20Gartner/49251/image-thumb__49251__hero--mobile_auto_057a0e6826cf2fdecb9ec95c8fb8d1b6/2025_%20Herbst_Pleschnitzzinken_026%28c%29%20Math%C3%A4us%20Gartner%20%2830102025-30%29.4311320b.jpg "© Mathäus Gartner") copyright: Mathäus Gartner

Overview

 Autumn in Austria

 Moments like in a picture book
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Golden forests, crisp mountain air and breathtaking views: autumn in Schladming-Dachstein is the perfect time for an active and enjoyable break in the Austrian Alps. Discover Styria’s colourful natural landscape whilst hiking, cycling and relaxing.

**Autumn highlights at a glance:**

- varied **walks** and **cycle tours** through the autumnal mountain landscape
- **colourful forests and stunning views** of the Dachstein
- **regional specialities** and **alpine cuisine**
- **wellness and relaxation** after an active day in the mountains
- numerous benefits with the **Schladming-Dachstein Card** until 1st of November

[Plan your vacation](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/plan-your-vacation)[Find your accommodation](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/plan-your-vacation/search-and-book)

[](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Schladming-Dachstein/03_CONTENT/TVB%20MITARBEITER/Marlene%20Eggmayr/43443/image-thumb__43443__lightbox/Sonnenaufgang%20am%20Stoderkircherl.07afcf96.jpg) copyright: Marlene Eggmayr

[](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Schladming-Dachstein/02_SHOOTINGS%20%26%20KAMPAGNEN/FOTO/2025_10_Herbstwanderung_Pleschnitzzinken_Math%C3%A4us%20Gartner/49248/image-thumb__49248__lightbox/2025_%20Herbst_Pleschnitzzinken_034%28c%29%20Math%C3%A4us%20Gartner%20%2830102025-30%29.faa85b43.jpg) copyright: Mathäus Gartner

[](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Schladming-Dachstein/03_CONTENT/TVB%20MITARBEITER/Marlene%20Eggmayr/43442/image-thumb__43442__lightbox/Herbst%20am%20Brandriedl_Marlene.3f3a4254.jpg) copyright: Marlene Eggmayr

 Accommodation
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 Here you’ll find the accommodation that’s right for your holiday. The choice ranges from cosy guesthouses and family-run farm stays to stylish hotels and chalets set in the heart of the countryside.

All accommodations

[learn more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/plan-your-vacation/search-and-book)

 copyright: Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming

Hotels

[learn more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/plan-your-vacation/search-and-book/hotels)

 copyright: Lindenhof

Apartments

[learn more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/plan-your-vacation/search-and-book/apartements)

 copyright: TIEBER

Chalets

[learn more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/plan-your-vacation/search-and-book/holiday-homes-huts)

 copyright: Christine Höflehner Photography

Inns, guesthouses &amp; private rooms

[learn more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/plan-your-vacation/search-and-book/guesthouses-inns-private-rooms)

 copyright: Georg Knaus

Farms

[learn more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/plan-your-vacation/search-and-book/farms)

 copyright: Ramsbergerhof

 The top 5 fall hikes
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###  Escape the daily grind and experience fall at its best:

![Roseggersteig at Brandriedel](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Roseggersteig/35545/image-thumb__35545__teaser-img/19314385_1770551303.3993ccbd.jpg) Ramsau am Dachstein

 moderate

 copyright: Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein

 5.8 km

 2:45 h

 PT

Rosegger Trail round tour

Hiking trail

[to tour](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Rosegger-Trail-round-tour_tour_6049)

![Hiking group at the Gradenbach-Wasserfall](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Ahorn-%20und%20Grafenbergsee/20887/image-thumb__20887__teaser-img/37185387.a4d3c2e3.jpg) Haus-Aich

 moderate

 copyright: Schladming Dachstein

 17.3 km

 7:00 h

Grafenbergalm via Ahornsee and Grafenbergsee lakes

Waterway

[to tour](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Grafenbergalm-via-Ahornsee-and-Grafenbergsee-lakes_tour_6256)

![Am_Duisitzkarsee_Herbert_Raffalt](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Zum%20Duisitzkarsee%20-%20ein%20Naturjuwel/149924/image-thumb__149924__teaser-img/image_209661829.63f38532.jpg) Schladming

 moderate

 5.7 km

 2:40 h

 PT

Duisitzkarsee Lake - a gem of nature

Enjoyment trail

[to tour](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Duisitzkarsee-Lake-a-gem-of-nature_tour_5983)

![Hiking on the Pleschnitzzinken](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Pleschnitzzinken/179808/image-thumb__179808__teaser-img/wandern_pleschnitzzinken_030c_mathaeus_gartner_06-2023_15.60ddaa77.jpg) Gröbminger Land

 moderate

 copyright: Mathäus Gartner

 5.5 km

 2:30 h

Pleschnitzzinken 2.112 m

Hiking trail

[to tour](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Pleschnitzzinken-2.112-m_tour_6191)

![Hochrettelstein summit cross](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Hochrettelstein/179821/image-thumb__179821__teaser-img/dsc_0397-012.c0e06772.jpg) Grimming-Donnersbachtal

 moderate

 copyright: Marlene Eggmayr

 7.9 km

 3:30 h

Via Plannersee and Plannerknot to the Hochrettelstein

Hiking trail

[to tour](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Via-Plannersee-and-Plannerknot-to-the-Hochrettelstein_tour_6142)

[All autumn hikes](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/hiking/all-hikes?search=&months%5B%5D=september&months%5B%5D=october&durationMin=0&durationMax=50&distanceMin=0&distanceMax=150&holiday_centers%5B%5D=&categories%5B%5D=&difficulties%5B%5D=&accessible=&public-transport=&tour-submit=testValue)

 valid until 01.11.2026

 Autumn Card
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 Schladming-Dachstein Card
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[Discover the Schladming-Dachstein Card now](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/de/urlaub-planen/schladming-dachstein-card)

 copyright: Mathäus Gartner

 Further activities
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All bike tours

[learn more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/biking/all-bike-tours)

 copyright: Lorenz Masser

All climbing tours

[learn more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/via-ferrata-climbing/all-climbing-tours)

 copyright: Mathäus Gartner

 Autumn wellness oases
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###  In our wellness hotels you can enjoy the perfect break for body and soul:

Hoteldorf Pichlmayrgut

[read more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/plan-your-vacation/search-and-book/accommodations/DAC/e4cb5562-aa24-418c-866e-3fff7ca0c411/hoteldorf-pichlmayrgut)

 copyright: KLAUS MAISLINGER

Hotel Schwaigerhof

[read more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/plan-your-vacation/search-and-book/accommodations/DAC/85f32a26-de3f-49cb-8074-454badf08220/hotel-schwaigerhof)

Natur- und Wellnesshotel Höflehner

[read more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/plan-your-vacation/search-and-book/accommodations/DAC/445a493d-0f99-46d9-9e61-25a5dd1a47c0/natur--und-wellnesshotel-hoeflehner)

Hotel Schütterhof

[read more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/plan-your-vacation/search-and-book/accommodations/DAC/7f06af94-fa0f-47b1-bdc8-d48a0243f158/hotel-schuetterhof)

 copyright: Hotel Schütterhof

Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming

[read more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/plan-your-vacation/search-and-book/accommodations/DAC/a2ded157-91d7-4a05-87ea-ba3b7cb6fd11/falkensteiner-hotel-schladming)

 copyright: Planai Hotel Errichtungs- und Betriebs GmbH

IMLAUER Hotel Schloss Pichlarn

[read more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/plan-your-vacation/search-and-book/accommodations/DAC/c84dbe53-38e8-4029-be55-d1f9c233091f/imlauer-hotel-schloss-pichlarn)

 copyright: Thomas Sattler

[Find out more about wellness &amp; spa](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/further-activities/wellness-spa)

 Alpine cuisine
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###  by Richard Rauch

Celebrity chef Richard Rauch has once again developed a special alpine dish together with the hut owners. Enjoy top-class cuisine at various huts in the fall\*.

\*Please note the opening hours of the huts!

[learn more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/schladming-dachstein-discover/cuisine/alpine-cuisine)

![](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Schladming-Dachstein/00_WEBSITE/Kulinarik/43209/image-thumb__43209__full-width-teaser/almkulinarik-so25-gericht-c-martin-huber-1220-2.13eb0d96.jpg)![A person is serving green soup, surrounded by various dishes. | © Martin Huber](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/Schladming-Dachstein/02_SHOOTINGS%20%26%20KAMPAGNEN/FOTO/2026_04_Almkulinarik_Sommer-2026_Martin%20Huber/171866/image-thumb__171866__full-width-teaser-sm_auto_13f688229504529a32357889314b3567/almkulinarik-so26-c-martin-huber-3088.0b41b6c0.jpg "© Martin Huber")

 copyright: Martin Huber

 Top events in autumn
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 Ramsau am Dachstein

 10.09.2027 more dates

14. Original Bergretter Fanwanderung

[read more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/event/event-calendar/events/DAC/5272a489-867e-4ebc-a38b-58019b84f3cc/14--original-bergretter-fanwanderung-)

 copyright: (c) Martin Huber - all rights reserved

 Blog article

 Interesting facts from the region in the fall
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 In this blog post, you can find out which 5 highlights you should definitely experience in Schladming-Dachstein in the fall!

5 fall highlights

 copyright: Mathäus Gartner

 Earn your digital Autumn Hiking Badge &amp; collect points in the ForYou Club

 Autumn hiking with SummitLynx
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**With SummitLynx, your autumn hike becomes a digital collecting experience:**

Check in at selected destinations, collect the required points and earn your **digital Autumn Hiking Badge**.
Once you link your SummitLynx account with your **ForYou Club account**, you will also receive **Bonus World points** for earning the badge.

[more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/info-and-service/news-blog/hiking-with-summitlynx_bba_129914)

[](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Schladming-Dachstein/00_WEBSITE/Allf%C3%A4lliges/180146/image-thumb__180146__lightbox/Mock-up_SummitLynx.20e1a7b9.png) copyright: TVB Schladming-Dachstein

 Questions and answers
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###  Autumn

 What are the most beautiful fall hikes? In autumn, the hiking trails of Schladming-Dachstein offer a particularly diverse range of experiences. Popular autumn hikes include the route to Duisitzkarsee, the Roseggersteig trail to Brandriedl, the hike up the Pleschnitzzinken, the hike to Hochrettelstein, or a hike to the Grafenbergalm via the Ahornsee and Grafenbergsee.

Which route is right for you depends on your fitness level, experience and the current weather and trail conditions. From leisurely walks to more challenging mountain hikes, you’ll find plenty of options in Schladming-Dachstein for your autumn day in the mountains.

[learn more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/schladming-dachstein-discover/seasons/autumn#fall-hikes)

 What wellness hotels are there in Schladming-Dachstein? There are numerous hotels, chalets, and thermal spas offering modern wellness areas with saunas, pools, massage, and spa services. Particularly popular are the Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming, the Natur- &amp; Wellnesshotel Höflehner, Hotel Schütterhof, IMLAUER Hotel Schloss Pichlarn, and Hotel Schwaigerhof.

[learn more](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/aktivitaeten/weitere-aktivitaeten/wellness-spa)

 Where can I find good places to eat in Schladming-Dachstein? From rustic alpine huts to award-winning restaurants, you will find a wide variety in the region. We particularly recommend the establishments of Almkulinarik by Richard Rauch or the Schladming-Dachstein Genusspartner.

 What regional specialties are there in Schladming-Dachstein? You should definitely try Ennstaler Steirerkas cheese with Steirerkrapfen, the spicy centerpiece of many alpine dishes, and Miasl, a traditional pastry from the region. Other delicacies worth trying include Kasnocken, homemade strudel, and regional meat dishes—all made with ingredients sourced directly from local farms.

 Plan your vacation
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 In Schladming-Dachstein you will find the accommodation that suits your vacation - from cozy guesthouses and family-run farms to stylish hotels and chalets. Book directly online or browse through the world of hosts and discover your personal vacation home.

 copyright: Marlene Eggmayr