Snowshoe hike to the Sölkpass

Characteristics

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 10,5 km

Time 4:00 h

Uphill 550 hm

Downhill 550 hm

Highest point 1788 m

Young explorers and experienced snowshoe hikers alike will get their money's worth in the Sölktäler. Enjoy the snow-covered winter forest and warm up afterwards in the Hansenalm or at the Gasthof "Zum Gamsjäger".

In forested areas, special consideration must be given to wildlife. Wildlife protection zones are marked on the maps of the various tours. Please try to follow the rules and remain fair towards the animals and plants!

Best season

January

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More information

Parking spaces on the outskirts of St. Nikolai.

Starting from St. Nikolai, hike along the road to the Hansenalm and continue to the Bergrettungshütte. From here, turn right through the sparse high forest towards the Kaltenbachalm. Now continue straight up to the Sölkpass and the Sölkpasskapelle. Return along the same path.

Snowshoes and poles with large snow baskets. Also ankle-high, warm boots, warm clothing, gloves and a beanie, and possibly gaiters.
Avalanche transceiver (LVS), shovel and probe.
Backpack with a small snack and a warm drink in a thermos.

Mountain sports and the assessment of the situation on site are subject to personal responsibility – even more so in winter. Tourism associations or avalanche warning services do not assume any liability based on the information provided.

With the Schladming-Dachstein winter hiking ticket, you can use specific cable cars to reach the starting points of the most beautiful winter hiking trails even without skis!
https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/winterwanderticket

Further information is available at the Schladming Dachstein tourism office - Infostelle Naturpark Sölktäler:
Phone: +43 3687 23310 501
info@schladming-dachstein.at
Stein an der Enns 107
8961 Sölk

Map: Wintererlebniskarte Schladming-Dachstein MITTE, available at the region's information offices.

You can find information about the current avalanche situation at the Styrian Avalanche Warning Service.
lawine-steiermark.at or Avalanche report recorded message: 0800 31 1588