Schönwetterhütte: Snowshoe & winter hike

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 5,4 km

Time 2:30 h

Uphill 370 hm

Downhill 370 hm

Highest point 1451 m

Young explorers and experienced snowshoe hikers will enjoy the snow shoe hike in the Sölktälern.Enjoy the snowy winter forest along the approx. 1.5-hour hike to Schönwetterhütte. The hut is generally closed in winter 2024/25.

In the forested area, special consideration must be given to the game. Wildlife rest areas are marked on the maps of the various tours. Please try to follow the rules and stay fair to the animals and plants!

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More information

From the West (A10 motorway): at Altenmarkt (exit 63) turn towards Graz. Follow the B99 to Radstadt. Here on the B320 towards Graz. At Pruggern follow the signs towards the Sölktäler Nature Park.

From the East (A9 motorway): at Selzthal (exit 69) turn towards Liezen/Radstadt. From Liezen the B320 to Espang. There, turn in the direction of Niederöblarn/Naturpark Söltäler.

To the starting point: In the center of Stein an der Enns turn towards St. Nikolai. After approx. 4.5 km, just before Großsölk, turn left to the Koller farm. Please note the parking regulations.

Parking 200 m in front of the Koller homestead

Via the forest road you can easily reach the Schönwetterhütte through a high forest. The hut is generally closed in winter 2024/25. On the same path you go back down into the valley.

In winter, caution is advised even on seemingly easy hikes. In shady areas, the ground can be slightly icy, and there may be avalanche danger below slopes. Mountaineering is therefore primarily a matter of personal responsibility – even more so in winter. Tourist associations and avalanche warning services assume no liability whatsoever based on the information provided.

Your equipment should ideally include:

Ankle-high, warm shoes. Waterproof, warm shoes with a treaded sole are ideal. Optional: Gaiters for additional snow protection.
A hood and warm clothing, ideally layered. Don't forget a change of clothes for longer winter hikes: a wind and waterproof jacket and trousers.
A small backpack with a warm drink in a thermos and snacks as needed
Sun protection
Cell phone
First aid kit
Avalanche set consisting of avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel
Optional: crampons/snow spikes (snow chains for shoes), telescopic hiking poles for better grip and balance.

With the Schladming-Dachstein Winter Walking Ticket you can use several cable-cars and chair-lifts to get to the trail heads of some of the most beautiful winter hikes.
https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/winterhikingticket

No public transport available.

More information is available at the tourist office Schladming Dachstein - Info point Nature Park Sölktäler:
Phone: +43 3687 23310 501
info@schladming-dachstein.at
Stein an der Enns 107
8961 Sölk

Card: winter experience map Schladming-Dachstein "MITTE", available in German at the tourist offices in the Schladming-Dachstein region.

You can find out about the current avalanche situation from the Styrian avalanche warning service.
lawine-steiermark.at or avalanche situation report tape: 0800 31 1588