The hiking region of Gosau/Annaberg/Zwieselalm/Dachstein surprises with fascinating views, rugged cliffs, and gently rolling mountain ridges alike. Above all the peaks loom the jagged edges of the Gosaukamm, overlooking the Gosausee.
"From gourmet hikes to alpine trails, there's something for every taste."
To explore this wonderful hiking area, you have the following options:
Start at Gosausee/Gosaukammbahn
Start in Filzmoos at the Hofalmen
Start in Annaberg im Lammertal/Tennengau at Donnerkogelbahn (Walking time approximately 1,5-2h) or beim parking Pommer (Walking time approximately 1-1,5h)
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From Filzmoos around the Bischofsmütze
In 3 days, the hike takes you along the majestic Dachstein massif and around the energy spot of the Bischofsmütze!
Day 1: Toll Station Hofalmen – Hofpürglhütte
Walking time: approximately 5 hoursThe tour runs from Filzmoos towards Hinterwinkl over the Sulzenalmen – from there up to Sulzenhals and further to Sulzenschneid. After that, the path leads down steeply in serpentines over the Linzer Steig and the Rinderfeld to the Hofpürglhütte.
Day 2: Hofpürglhütte – Stuhlalm
Walking time: approximately 6 hoursThe next day continues along the Linzer Steig until the turnoff for Steiglpass. The trail becomes steeper, winding in serpentines, and in the last part is secured with ropes to reach Steiglpass (2,016 m). Once at the top, a wonderful view of the Bischofsmütze unfolds. Then, it’s all downhill towards Gosau.
TIP: Here, there’s the option to descend to Gosausee (approximately 20 minutes walking time) and take the Gosaukammbahn to Gablonzer Hütte.
Continuing along the Austria Trail to Stuhlalm.
Day 3: Stuhlalm – Toll Station Hofalmen
Walking time: approximately 4 hoursOn the third and final day, the hike continues through Stuhlloch (if desired, you can also summit Kamplbrunnspitze) to Sulzkaralm. Then, return via Aualm/Kirchgasshütte back to Filzmoos.
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Hike from Gosausee/Gosaukammbahn to Stuhlalm
The Gosaukammbahn (cable car) takes you to the Dachstein West hiking area daily from mid-May to early November, starting at 08:15, in just 4 minutes. From here, you can enjoy a fantastic view of Gosausee and the Dachstein Glacier.
From the mountain station, follow trail number 49 to Gablonzerhütte – continue to Breininghütte – then turn left onto the Austria Trail (number 611) – up to the Oberen Törleck at the foot of the small Donnerkogel – then down to the lower Törlecksattel – at the fork, turn right along the Austria Trail to Stuhlalm.
Walking time: approximately 2-3 hours.
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Gosaukamm Circumnavigation with sunset view of the Tennengebirge
1-Day Tour:
Overnight stay at Stuhlalm 1467m (with a dreamy sunset towards the Tennengebirge) – Schwarzkogelsteig 1600m – Hofpürglhütte 1705m – Steiglpass 2015m – Gosausee 932m – Stuhlalm 1467m
Walking time: approximately 8-10 hours
2-Day Tour:
Take the Gosaukammbahn or hike up from Gosausee 932m – Steiglpass 2015m – Hofpürglhütte 1705m – Schwarzkogelsteig 1600m – Stuhlalm 1467m (overnight stay with a dreamy sunset towards the Tennengebirge) – Gosausee 932m
Walking time from the Gosaukammbahn via Steiglpass to Stuhlalm: approximately 6-7 hours; from Stuhlalm to Gosaukammbahn: approximately 2-3 hours.
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Annaberger Huts Culinary Circuit Hike
Start at the Pommer parking lot or Donnerkogelbahn – hike approximately 1-1.5 hours to Stuhlalm (Tip: enjoy a bread with our excellent, homemade bacon or our vegan kidney bean hummus) – then continue over Stuhlloch, along the Schwarzkogelsteig to Sulzkaralm for about 1.5 hours (Tip: here you can find delicious, homemade cheese) – then proceed over Mahdalm to Loseggalm for about 0.5 hours for coffee and cake (Tip: get insider information from the hut host about the shortest descent, approximately 1.5 hours towards the Pommer parking lot)
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Hikes from Stuhlalm
Donnerkogel: Walking time: approximately 2.5 hours
Angerstein: Walking time: approximately 2 hours
Strichkogel: Walking time: approximately 1.5 hours
Mandlkogel: Walking time: approximately 2.5 hours
Großwand: Walking time: approximately 3 hours
Gablonzerhütte: Walking time: approximately 2 hours
Hofpürglhütte: Walking time: approximately 2.5 hours
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Climbing tours Gosaukamm
Climbing routes of all difficulty levels can be found for Angerstein, Salzburger Pfeiler, Donnerkogel, Bischofsmütze, Geisterkogel and Zahringkogel.
Detailed information about the climbing topos is available on-site.
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Safe hiking through proper handling of grazing animals
- Avoid contact with grazing animals, do not feed them, and keep a safe distance!
- Stay calm and do not startle the grazing animals!
- Mother cows protect their calves. Avoid encounters between mother cows and dogs!
- Always keep dogs under control and on a leash. If an attack by a grazing animal is imminent: release the leash immediately!
- Do not leave the designated hiking trails on pastures and meadows!
- If grazing animals block the path, go around them with as much distance as possible!
- When grazing animals approach: stay calm, do not turn your back, and move away from the animals!
- Leave the grazing area promptly at the first signs of unrest among the animals!
- Pay attention to fences! If there is a gate, use it, then close it properly and cross the pasture quickly!
- Treat the people working here, nature, and the animals with respect!
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IMPORTANT!
Please plan sufficient breaks for all hikes and mountain tours, and take the current weather and weather forecast into account.
Emergency number for mountain rescue: 140
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Around Dachstein
The Dachstein serves as the impressive centerpiece of this circular hiking route. Over 8 stages, hikers explore the mountain world surrounding this iconic peak. This unique and diverse hiking tour showcases the distinctive features of the regions around the Dachstein, including Dachstein Salzkammergut, Tennengau, Filzmoos, Schladming Dachstein, and extending into Ausseerland.
The description of the Dachstein circumnavigation is presented in some guides in a counterclockwise direction, as this allows for a more harmonious integration of the scenic highlights and elevation changes into the route. Starting in the northwest at Gosausee, the path continues at the foot of the Gosaukamm (Stuhlalm) and along the southern walls of the Dachstein to Ramsau. From there, hikers ascend to the glacier, heading east to Guttenberghaus and on to Stoderzinken.
Through the Notgasse and Viehbergalm, the remote high plateau is crossed, following the pilgrims' trails northward into the Salzkammergut. On flat paths, always along the Traun River, the Salzkammergut is traversed, passing by Bad Aussee, Obertraun, Hallstatt, and Bad Goisern. Finally, the Kalmberg mountains are crossed, with a stop at the Goiserer Hütte on the way to Gosau.
Mountain hiking guide
Maggie Oberauer has turned her passion into a profession and specializes in leading hikes far beyond the Lammertal. She loves introducing people to the beauty and challenges of mountain hiking. With her extensive experience and knowledge of the Lammertal mountain region, she can organize hikes for all skill levels and interests. Maggie is known for her friendly and professional demeanor, and she has a large number of satisfied customers who are always eager to explore with her again.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, with Maggie by your side, you will experience unforgettable mountain adventures!
Contact: 0664 78 55 565 or kontakt@bergseele.at
The Gosaukamm circumnavigation is one of the most beautiful tours that takes you from the Salzkammergut into Salzburg Land and back.
For the standard route (22 km & 1880 m elevation gain), you should plan for 8-9 hours. We recommend an overnight stay with a breathtaking sunset and excellent dinner at our Stuhlalm. For experienced mountaineers, there is also an alpine variant (certain sections are extremely exposed and partially secured with steel cables) with approximately 2500 m of ascent and descent!
2-Day Tour: Gosausee 932 m – Steiglpass 2015 m – Hofpürglhütte 1705 m – Schwarzkogelsteig 1600 m – Stuhlalm 1467 m (overnight stay) – Start ALPINE VARIANT -> Strichkogl 2034 m – Steinriesenkogl 2008 m – via Donnerkogel & Gablonzerhütte 1550 m - return to Gosausee.
The Gosaukamm circumnavigation can certainly be done in both directions. However, for me and many locals, there is only one way to go: clockwise, starting with the ascent over Steiglpass towards Hofpürglhütte.
'First towards the sun, and then with the sun at your back.'
The decision of whether to do it in one day or as a leisurely hike over two days with an overnight stay in a hut is something everyone must answer for themselves. The tour is definitely physically demanding, and sure-footedness is essential! Additionally, be sure to plan enough liquids (at least 2 liters) as there are no opportunities to refill until Hofpürglhütte!
Section 1: From Gosausee to Steiglpass
From the right side of the lake, trail number 612 first leads briefly over a meadow before branching left into the forest and ascending steeply. In the morning, it is still pleasantly cool, the dew sparkles, and as you cross the first scree field below the Gosaukamm, sunbeams glisten over the opposite peak. After a stretch through the forest, lush green gives way to alpine gray. From here on, the path traverses a barren stony desert, where one must pay close attention to the painted red and white markers. A bit of light scrambling adds variety before you catch sight of the final gently ascending section to Steiglpass.
Section 2: From Steiglpass to Stuhlalm
Upon reaching Steiglpass, you'll be greeted by a magnificent view of Bischofsmütze (2459 m) and the Gosaugletscher. Ahead lies a cable-secured passage descending towards Hofpürglhütte, which is already in sight. From the hut, take the Austriaweg 611, where one of the most beautiful sections of the hike begins. Returning to blooming flowers and alpine rhododendrons, the path gently winds its way for the first stretch, then continues through a pasture area.
At Schwarzkogelsteig, there is a notch that leads steeply down with cable protection before the path switchbacks further into the basin towards Stuhlloch. Once you conquer this section, the view back is particularly rewarding. Ascending through the dwarf pines, the terrain opens up. On a grassy plateau, you will finally see Stuhlalm, where you can look forward to a delightful break or an overnight stay in the hut.
Section 3: From Stuhlalm over Strichkogel and Donnerkogel
From Stuhlalm, it takes about 2 hours via Austriaweg 611 (below Donnerkogel) to reach Gablonzerhütte, with the narrow hiking trail leading over several scree fields.
**Alpine Variant:** From Stuhlalm, ascend towards Strichkogel (2034 m)—initially through narrow dwarf pines, then freely over smaller rock steps to the summit. The hiking time is approximately 1.5 hours, and there is no summit cross. Return to the junction, where the partially secured path begins towards Donnerkogel: a steep descent into the cirque, followed by easier but exposed climbing back up through dwarf pines to Steinriesenkogel (2008 m). Again, there is no summit cross, but a prominent vertical eastern wall awaits.
The descent into the notch is straightforward. After that, continue towards Großer Donnerkogel (2055 m). For those still eager for more, you can also tackle this summit (about ½ hour from Steinriesenkogel). Otherwise, head down towards Zwieselalm/Törleck.
Section 4: Törleck – Gosausee
Almost there! Near the Törleck transmitter, where the entrance to the Donnerkogel climbing route is located, you will have a unique view of Gosausee and the Gosaugletscher.
If you wish, you can stop at Gablonzerhütte and then either take the Gosaukammbahn or walk through the forest, steadily descending on the path to Gosausee.