Stage 02 From Glacier to Wine South Route Guttenberghaus - Rohrmoos

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 17,4 km

Time 7:00 h

Uphill 422 hm

Downhill 1584 hm

Highest point 2141 m

Three distinct landscapes are explored on this stage: first the rugged Dachstein massif, then the plateau of Ramsau am Dachstein, before the route climbs gently once more towards Rohrmoos via Schladming. Rich in panoramic views and scenic contrasts, this stage of the Hiking Trail From Glacier to Wine leads from the white limestone peaks of the Dachstein to the green mountains of the Schladminger Tauern – or at least to the idyllic village of Rohrmoos at their foot. Along the way lies the historic town of Schladming, where centuries-old town walls and traditional architecture blend seamlessly with modern buildings and contemporary innovation.

Ramsau am Dachstein and Schladming are among the largest and most renowned tourism destinations in Steiermark. Nestled against the southern face of the Dachstein massif, Ramsau am Dachstein stretches across a high plateau between 1,100 and 1,700 metres above sea level and has retained its distinctly rural and idyllic character. At the same time, it offers an almost endless range of outdoor activities. Ramsau is regarded as the cradle of via ferrata climbing, with 19 via ferrata routes, and is also home to one of the largest cross-country skiing centres in the Alpine region. Beyond its sporting attractions, the village is known for a distinctive way of life that evokes a sense of authenticity and tranquillity rarely found today.

The historic town of Schladming, meanwhile, has developed into one of Austria's leading tourism destinations. Internationally renowned sporting events such as the Alpentour Mountain Bike Trophy and the Nightrace in January have helped shape its reputation far beyond the borders of Austria. Combined with its vibrant town centre, modern infrastructure, and extensive range of year-round leisure activities, Schladming offers visitors an exceptional variety of experiences in the heart of the Alps.

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Detailed information on how to get to can be found here.

At the beginning of this stage of the Hiking Trail From Glacier to Wine, we follow Trail 616, which descends steeply via the idyllic Lärchbodenalm (Tel. +43 3687 81743) to the high plateau of Ramsau am Dachstein. Throughout the descent, magnificent views accompany us, stretching across the plateau below and towards the Schladminger Tauern, which will become the setting for the coming stages of our journey.

Upon reaching the plateau, we turn right after passing the Hotel Feistererhof and continue across meadows and past beautifully situated farms and traditional houses towards the Eiskarlift, a small drag lift. Here, the trail turns left and leads directly into the centre of Ramsau am Dachstein.

The route then continues towards the ski jumping and cross-country skiing stadium, which hosts a FIS Nordic Combined World Cup event every December and welcomes many of the world's best Nordic athletes. Passing the western side of the ski jump, we begin a gentle ascent through shady woodland towards the Kulmberg.

The trail then leads to the organic Frienerhof Farm, known for its beautiful herb garden and idyllic location overlooking the Schladminger Tauern. From here, a pleasant descent brings us to the town of Schladming, which makes an ideal stopover or overnight destination. From Schladming, hikers can either continue on foot or use the hiking bus the following morning to reach the Hochwurzen Cable Car, which provides access to the heart of the Schladminger Tauern.

In Schladming, the route initially follows the Enns River before reaching the western end of the main square via Dachsteingasse. Here, it is time to exchange hiking boots for a leisurely stroll. Numerous cafés, restaurants, and shops invite visitors to linger and enjoy the lively atmosphere of the town. A visit to the Schladming Town Museum is also worthwhile, offering fascinating insights into the eventful history of this former mining and mountain town.

The trail then continues towards the entrance of the Talbachklamm Gorge, which connects Schladming with Rohrmoos. Popular with hikers, runners, cyclists, and locals alike, the gorge provides an attractive recreational area. After a short distance, however, we leave the gorge path and turn right to make the final ascent into the centre of Rohrmoos.

From here, beautiful views back across today's varied stage provide a fitting conclusion before the next stage leads us deep into the mountain world of the Schladminger Tauern.

Stay overnight in Schladming or Rohrmoos in a business that is a Sommercard business. By staying overnight, you receive the Sommercard, with which you can take the ascent with the Gipfelbahn Hochwurzen free of charge.

Detailed information about arriving by ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) can be found at www.oebb.at or on the Verbundlinie Steiermark website www.busbahnbim.at

With Verbundlinie’s BusBahnBim route planner app, planning your journey has never been easier: simply enter towns and/or addresses, stop names or points of interest to check all bus, train and tram connections in Austria. The app is available free of charge for smartphones – on Google Play and in the App Store

In Ramsau am Dachstein there are numerous parking spaces available at the Event Center for the start of the tour.

TVB Schladming-Dachstein, Tel. +43 3687 23310, www.schladming-dachstein.at
Steiermark Tourismus, Tel. +43 316 4003, www.steiermark.com

Kompass WK293 Dachsteingruppe, Schladminger Tauern www.kompass.at

Freytag & Berndt WK 201 Schladminger Tauern · Radstadt · Dachstein www.freytagberndt.at