Preintalerhütte chalet via Alpine Trail through "Höll" gorge

You start your hiking tour at Almgasthaus Riesachfall inn. Already at the beginning of the tour you are welcomed by the noisy water. The Alpine trail “durch die Höll” (through hell) with countless steps and stairs, located close to the rapid, untamed waters of the stream, requires surefootedness. Especially when crossing the imposing 50 m cable footbridge you should be free from giddiness. Afterwards you continue via steps and ladders to Gfölleralm chalet. From here on the path no. 777 leads you along the bank of the Riesachsee Lake to several alpine chalets.

Shortly after Berallerhütte chalet at Kotalm a moderately steep ascent along the wild rushing stream takes you to Preintalerhütte and Waldhornalm chalets, which are situated at an intersection of many hiking trails. The return route is the same way.

If the alpine trail “durch die Höll” sounds a little too adventurous for you, we recommend to hike to Riesachsee Lake along the forest lane. 

• For those who still have enough time and stamina, we recommend the ascent to the two Sonntagskarseen Lakes. Duration: approximately 2 hours roundtrip.

• Buses of Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen: www.planaibus.at

There is a parking fee on the public parking spaces in Untertal valley.

Tourist information: www.schladming.com

Information about bus schedules: www.planaibus.at

Information about the water trails "Wild Waters": www.wildewasser.com

360° drone images

Get yourself an overview with our 360° drone images:

• Ascent to Preintalerhütte: https://vonoben.schladming-dachstein.at/sommer/index.php?S=317
• View over Riesachsee Lake: https://vonoben.schladming-dachstein.at/sommer/index.php?S=318

• Hiking map Schladming, 1:25.000, available at the tourist office Schladming.
• Hiking map Schladming-Dachstein, 1:50.000, available at the tourist office Schladming.

• Magazine "Wild Waters", available at the tourist office Schladming.