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Dachsteinrunde Rennrad

Accessible by public transport

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

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 165,5 km

Time 6:30 h

Uphill 2050 hm

Downhill 2050 hm

Highest point 1105 m

The Dachstein-Runde is a challenging tour for road bike and gravel bike enthusiasts. With an impressive 165 kilometers and around 2,050 meters of elevation gain, it is a true highlight for athletic riders. The route leads along fascinating panoramas around the Dachstein and offers an unforgettable riding experience.

The tour starts at the Planai valley station in Schladming and initially follows the Ennsradweg (a short section on a well-maintained gravel road) via the Pichl swimming lake. There, the first ascent to Forstau begins, which is rewarded with a descent to Radstadt. The route continues through Altenmarkt and Eben im Pongau.

Via St. Martin am Tennengebirge you reach Annaberg and later turn right onto the Leitenhaus-Straße, which runs along the Lammer. Back on the B166, an ascent to Russbachsaag follows, followed by a fast descent to Gosau.

Here the route continues on the Vordertalstraße before turning right towards Hallstatt. A highlight is the ride through the pedestrian zone in Hallstatt, where a short coffee stop is well worth it. The route continues along Lake Hallstatt to Obertraun. The Koppenpass finally leads to Bad Aussee.

From Bad Aussee you cross the Radlingpass and ride via Obersdorf to Bad Mitterndorf. Passing the impressive Kulm ski jump, the route goes to Tauplitz and continues in a rapid descent to Trautenfels.

From there, the route follows the railway tracks towards Niederöblarn and via Stein an der Enns, Pruggern, Assach and Weißenbach back to Haus im Ennstal and finally to the starting point in Schladming.

Highlights along the route:

Panoramic views: Fascinating views of the Dachstein, the Tennengebirge and the Schladminger Tauern.
Hallstatt: The historic pedestrian zone is perfect for a break.
Koppenpass and Radlingpass: Challenging climbs rewarded with scenic diversity.

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From Salzburg: Follow the A10 to Altenmarkt. There, take the B320 and continue towards Liezen. At the Schladming exit, turn right at the Jet petrol station and follow Coburgstraße until you reach the Planai parking lot on the left.

From Graz: Follow the A9 to Liezen. There, take the B320 and continue towards Schladming. At the Schladming exit, turn left at the Jet petrol station and follow Coburgstraße until you reach the Planai parking lot on the left.

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Ample parking is available at the Planai-Talstation parking lot.

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The tour starts at the Planai-Talstation in Schladming and initially follows the Ennsradweg via a short gravel section past the Pichl Badesee. The first ascent leads to Forstau, followed by a descent to Radstadt. The route continues through Altenmarkt and Eben im Pongau.

Via St. Martin am Tennengebirge you reach Annaberg, where the route later turns right onto the Leitenhaus-Straße and runs along the Lammer. Back on the B166, an ascent follows to Russbachsaag before a descent leads to Gosau.

In Gosau, the route follows the Vordertalstraße until it branches off to the right towards Hallstatt. The route leads through the pedestrian zone of Hallstatt and further along Lake Hallstatt to Obertraun. The Koppenpass connects Obertraun with Bad Aussee.

From Bad Aussee, the route leads over the Radlingpass to Obersdorf and on to Bad Mitterndorf. It then passes the Kulm ski jump to Tauplitz, followed by a descent to Trautenfels.

From Trautenfels, the route leads along the railway tracks via Niederöblarn, Stein an der Enns, Pruggern, Assach and Weißenbach back to Haus im Ennstal and finally to the starting point at the Planai-Talstation.

Always wear a helmet and appropriate clothing.
Only ride on paved and signposted paths.
Watch out for traffic at path and road crossings! Be considerate and yield the right of way.
Control your speed downhill!
Protect the environment and do not leave any litter, etc. behind in the mountains!

In case of emergency, please dial the following numbers: No. 140 - Mountain Rescue No. 112 - European Emergency Number

The right bike: road bike or gravel bike

Punctures can happen - but rarely in front of one of the numerous service points: a basic set of tools and accessories never hurts! A spare inner tube and/or repair kit, multi-tool, pump, brake and gear cables, as well as a screwdriver can never go amiss.

Hallstatt: Historic pedestrian zone with one of the most beautiful lake views in the region.
Koppenpass and Radlingpass: Challenging climbs with breathtaking landscapes.
Bad Aussee: Traditional refreshment stops and a charming atmosphere.

Coming by train from Radstadt or St. Michael, travel to Schladming. From there, it is a 10-minute walk or a 3-minute bike ride to the starting point.

For further information and inquiries, we can be reached at:

Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein

Tel.: +43 3687 233 10

info@schladming-dachstein.at

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