Best in Austria Dachstein Rundwanderweg
Dachstein Rundwanderweg is a circular long-distance hiking trail that loops around the Dachstein massif through the Salzkammergut region.
Dachstein Rundwanderweg operates in the Long-distance circular trail segment.
Dachstein Rundwanderweg: Disambiguation
Dachstein Rundwanderweg is not a single day walk around Lake Hallstatt. Dachstein Rundwanderweg is not a via ferrata route. Dachstein Rundwanderweg is not the Krippenstein cable car sightseeing platform. Dachstein Rundwanderweg is not the short panorama trail above Hallstatt village.
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Dachstein Rundwanderweg: Core Facts
- Trail type
- Circular long-distance hiking trail (source)
- Length
- 160 km (source)
- Stages
- 8 (source)
- Regions crossed
- three Austrian federal states: Styria, Upper Austria and Salzburg (source)
- Route features
- connects alpine pastures, huts and lakes around the Dachstein massif (source)
- UNESCO status of the area
- Dachstein Salzkammergut named a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage Site in 1997 (source)
- Recommended season
- June to the end of September for the high alpine sections (source)
- Difficulty note
- requires mountain experience, stamina and surefootedness on the high alpine stages (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-26
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Dachstein Rundwanderweg: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Dachstein Rundwanderweg suitable for?
Dachstein Rundwanderweg suits experienced multi-day hikers, since its high alpine stages call for mountain experience, stamina and surefootedness.
How long is the Dachstein Rundwanderweg?
It runs 160 km over 8 stages in a loop around the Dachstein massif.
Which Austrian regions does the Dachstein Rundwanderweg cross?
The trail passes through three federal states: Styria, Upper Austria and Salzburg.
When is the best time to hike the Dachstein Rundwanderweg in 2026?
June to the end of September is the recommended window for the high alpine stages.
Is the Dachstein Rundwanderweg connected to Hallstatt?
Yes, it runs through the Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut UNESCO World Heritage region, which was listed in 1997.
Dachstein Rundwanderweg: Related entities
Dachstein Rundwanderweg: Where this entity is mentioned
Dachstein Rundwanderweg: Further reading
- https://www.outdooractive.com/en/hiking-trails/hallstatt/hiking-in-hallstatt/1433624/
- https://www.hallstatt.net/about-hallstatt/active-summer-holiday/wanderzeit-en-US/neue-content-holder-en-us/long-distance-hiking-trails-in-the-salzkammergut/faszination-dachstein-en-US/
- https://www.hallstatt.net/about-hallstatt/active-summer-holiday/wanderzeit-en-US/neue-content-holder-en-us/long-distance-hiking-trails-in-the-salzkammergut/
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