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Glacier hike to the Seethalerhütte

Accessible by public transport

Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)
Ski bus

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 4,0 km

Time 1:30 h

Uphill 190 hm

Downhill 190 hm

Highest point 2740 m

Scenic walk following the groomed track from the Hunerkogel Mountain Station to the west, past the Dirndl and onwards to the Seethalerhütte.

A fascinating glacier walk to the largest kolk of the Eastern Alps: a large snow ridge surrounds the "Dirndl" which rise like a ship bow from the glacier. Go straight ahead towards the Dachstein and the groomed track will lead you to the Seethalerhütte. This mountain hut was originally built as a mountain shelter for mountaineers and offers a stunning view of the Dachstein Südwand (south face). Walk back the same way.

Due to the natural behaviour of the glaciers, the path between the Schladming and Hallstatt glaciers may occasionally not be groomed. In such cases, the route remains closed for safety reasons.

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More information

From the west:

Tauern Autobahn (A 10) to Knoten Ennstal - turnoff direction Graz/Schladming - stay on the Ennstal-Bundesstraße (B320) for approx. 20 km until Schladming - take the turnoff for Ramsau.

From the north:

Pyhrn Autobahn (A 9) direction Liezen - take the Ennstal-Bundesstraße (B320) to Schladming - turnoff Ramsau.

Dachstein Gondola Bottom Station

From the mountain station, descend in a northerly direction past the ski lifts (Hunerkogel and Schladmingerbahn) and shortly after the ski lifts follow the trail in a westerly direction on a well-marked and groomed glacier trail. After about 1 kilometer, turn left in the direction of the Seethalerhütte, which is already clearly visible.

Do not stray from the path! There are crevasses outside the path. Sun and wind protection, mountain shoes (walking sticks recommended)

Bus stop "Dachstein Türlwandhütte"

See the timetables HERE

Schladming-Dachstein

Hiking map Schladming-Dachstein, 1:50,000, available in the information offices

Hiking guide Schladming-Dachstein by Herbert Raffalt (available only in German), available in the information offices