Via the Bräualm to the Hohensee lake

Accessible by public transport

Hiking bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 11,5 km

Time 4:00 h

Uphill 430 hm

Downhill 430 hm

Highest point 1561 m

Water accompanies you in all facets on this hike! You can expect natural meanders at the Bräualm, the waterfall in Dürrmoos and the picturesque Hohensee.

From St. Nikolai in the Großsölktal you hike along the Bräualmbach, past the Dürrmoos waterfall to the Hohensee. There, in addition to several dilapidated huts, there are two alpine pastures built of marble stones, which are, however, not managed. The lake itself is surrounded by high mountains and offers the perfect resting place for you. 

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More information

Turn off the Ennstalstraße B320 at Pruggern (from the west) or Espang (from the east) in the direction of the Sölktäler Nature Park. From Stein a.d. Enns continue towards Sölkpass until you reach the village of St. Nikolai after approx. 18 km.

Past the Gasthof Gamsjäger with the small department store and the church you go to the last houses in the town. At the barrier, follow the forest road to the left towards Bräualm - path marker #702. After about a kilometer you reach the pasture area of the Bräualm, where the Bräualmbach meanders through the valley. The buildings of the Bräualm appear on the other side of the bank. The path leads you further into the valley to the crossing of the Bräualmbach at the Kreuzsteg. Here you can enjoy nature and the view of the Dürrmoos waterfall on a bench.

The climb to Hohensee begins from the waterfall via the hiking trail. On the ascent you cross the forest road twice before staying on it the third time and continuing over three bends to its end. Here you now follow a slightly wider hiking trail to the Hohenseealm. At the lake you will finally find a nice place to rest. Return on the same route.

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Arrival at Stein/Enns train station with ÖBB.
Cab Stefan Mayer: +43 676 54 09 858

The Valley Bus runs from July 11 to September 13, 2026—it makes it possible to cross the Sölktäler Nature Park. You can also travel there comfortably by train, and the Valley Bus will take you to the starting point of your hike. Click here for the schedule.

Parking lot on the outskirts of St. Nikolai.

Mountain guides from the region: www.schladming-dachstein.at/mountainguides

For more information, please contact the Schladming Dachstein Tourist Office - Sölktäler Nature Park Information Center:

Phone: +43 3687 23310 501

mailto:info@schladming-dachstein.at

Stein an der Enns 107

8961 Sölk

The brochure “Schladming-Dachstein Hiking” is available in all information offices in the region.