Hiking with your dog in Austria
As a certified Austrian "Hiking Hotel", we are pleased to offer you 4 guided hikes per week on which your dog can accompany you. Right next to our hotel. you have access to the extensive network of hiking paths in Ramsau am Dachstein. Your options range from leisurely flat walks across our sunny plateau, to hikes in a region of high pastures at the foot of the Dachstein, and even full-blown alpine mountaineering expeditions. We are happy to chat with you in person to discuss which hikes are most appropriate for you and your dog.
If you happen to need a dog leash or plan to ride the lifts up the Dachstein but don't have a muzzle, simply let us know at the reception. We will be happy to help you out!
Tips
So that hiking with your dog is enjoyable for everyone involved, here are a few tips you should take to heart:
- On hot days or lengthy climbs, give your dog regular short breaks.
- Make sure your dog has plenty to drink.
- Keep your dog on a leash so that, whenever you encounter other hikers, wild animals or grazing cattle, you have him close to you.
- Follow the basic safety precautions around grazing cattle (in german).
The most beautiful "walkies" & hikes with dogs in Ramsau am Dachstein
At the hotel you can rent dog bike trailers. In addition, we offer 4 free guided walks for dogs every week and organize guided e-bike tours on request for a fee.
THE SHORT tour
| Walking time | ca. ½ to ¾ hour |
| Description | Before the bridge, go to the right and follow the stream until you come to a junction, where you will then turn right and make your way up the mountain. Once at the top, keep right - and follow the road back to our hotel! |
the intermediate tour
| Walking time | ca. 2 hours |
| Description | Don't return along the road. Instead, keep left and follow the "Sattelbergrundweg-Kinderlehrpfad". |
the big tour
| Walking Time | ca. 2 hours |
| Description | Once again follow the same route as far as the junction, but this time make a left over the bridge. At this point, you will be able to decide for yourself just how long you want your walk to be! |
Panorama-Allee "THE Ramsau WALK"
| Difficulty | Easy hike with 2 variants |
| Walking time | ca. 4 to 5 hours for the complete tour |
| Description | Flat and no climbs worthy of note, set against the magnificent backdrop of the Dachstein and Schladminger Tauern mountains. Farm, forest and meadow paths away from the roads. |
| Tour info sheets |
Kulmberg-Rundweg "THE SPORTY TOUR"
| Difficulty | easy hike |
| Walking time | 3 to 4 hours |
| Description | Hiking path, mostly through forest, around the Kulmberg with 2 short, steeper passages and magical views of the Dachstein, Ennstal and Schladminger Tauern. |
| Tour info sheet |
Sattelberg-Rundweg "THE KIDS' mountain"
| Difficulty | easy hike |
| Walking time | 3 to 3 1/2 hours |
| Description | On Austria's 1st interactive nature & eco path, you will discover 15 different info stations designed to appeal to adults and children alike. The path leads up through shady forests to the summit. |
| Tour info sheet |
Rittisberg-Rundweg "THE HUT PATH"
| Difficulty | intermediate hike |
| Walking time | 3 to 3 1/2 hours |
| Description | Forested hiking path with many beautiful lookout points to gaze out on the Dachstein south face, the Schladminger Tauern and Ennstal. Various refreshment opportunities along the entire route. |
| Tour info sheet |
Silberkarklamm HIKING TOUR
| Difficulty | intermediate, variety-filled hike |
| Walking time | 2 to 4 hours depending on where you begin |
| Description | Flat from the hotel to the car park for the Silberkarklamm, while the gorge itself demands a certain degree of surefootedness on the steps and walkways. From the Silberkarhütte, along forest pathways with occasional exposed roots, back to your original starting point. |
| Tour info sheet |