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Plannerlakeway

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy
Route 3,6 km
Time 1:30 h
Uphill 215 hm
Downhill 215 hm
Highest point 1790 m
You can choose the way to the Plannersee, either directly via the steeper path from the mountain rescue house or comfortably from the Grimmingblick inn.
EITHER, OR. Direttissima via the steeper path from the mountain rescue house or leisurely from the Grimmingblick inn over soft alpine pastures distillery and Neues Plannerkreuz. Just as you like. The goal is always THE LAKE. And that is always magical.

Best season

January
February
March
April
May
November
December

More information

From the Ennstal highway (B320) at the Trautenfels traffic circle turn off in the direction of Irdning, Donnersbach, Donnersbachwald. In the village of Donnersbach after the village center turn left towards Planneralm. 12 km long ascent via the toll-free mountain road up to the Planneralm.
Start from the mountain rescue house on a steeper ascent, where flowers line the path and spruce and pine stand side by side. Halfway up, turn left to a pond. The detour is worthwhile. Take a deep breath and gather strength for the final spurt, because after about 10 minutes you will reach the Plannersee.

If you prefer the more leisurely route, then start at Gasthof Grimmingblick and hike along the new gravel path in the direction of Panoramasee. Shortly before you reach the lake, turn left onto a path that leads past the New Planner Cross and up to the Planner Lake. Once you have arrived at your destination, you will find enchanting places for an enjoyable rest, directly at the clear mountain lake. Linger and enjoy and then perhaps hike further up to the ridge.

Also you can go to the old Plannersummit or to the Summit Plannerknot.
Free Parking Planneralm
Tourism information: www.schladming-dachstein.at

Tourist Office Schladming-Dachstein
Ramsauerstrasse 756
8970 Schladming
T: +43 3687 23310
info@schladming-dachstein.at

  • PLANNERALM leisure map. Available free of charge from tourist offices and accommodation providers.
  • SCHLADMING-DACHSTEIN Hiking map east. Available free of charge from tourist offices and accommodation providers.
  • SCHLADMING-DACHSTEIN hiking map (1:50,000)

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First vine leaves in spring

What the weather will be like Irdning-Donnersbachtal (665m)

Today, 20.08.2026

Rain showers in the morning, then frequent thunderstorms.
Morning
cloudy
18°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 75%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
rainy
26°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 50%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
rainy
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 80%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 21.08.2026

Frequent showers and also a chance of thunderstorms around noon.
Morning
cloudy
16°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 85%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
rainy
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 70%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
cloudy
16°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 85%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

22.08.2026
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12°C 20°C
23.08.2026
sunny
11°C 21°C
24.08.2026
sunny
10°C 24°C
Spiegelsee Reiteralm | © photo-austria / Christine Höflehner

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