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Glacier hike to the Seethalerhütte
Accessible by public transport- Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)
- Ski bus
Characteristics
SkillThe tour in numbers
Level of difficulty
easy
Route
4,0 km
Time
1:30 h
Uphill
190 hm
Downhill
190 hm
Highest point
2740 m
Scenic walk following the groomed track from the Hunerkogel Mountain Station to the west, past the Dirndl and onwards to the Seethalerhütte.
A fascinating glacier walk to the largest kolk of the Eastern Alps: a large snow ridge surrounds the "Dirndl" which rise like a ship bow from the glacier. Go straight ahead towards the Dachstein and the groomed track will lead you to the Seethalerhütte. This mountain hut was originally built as a mountain shelter for mountaineers and offers a stunning view of the Dachstein Südwand (south face). Walk back the same way.
Due to the natural behaviour of the glaciers, the path between the Schladming and Hallstatt glaciers may occasionally not be groomed. In such cases, the route remains closed for safety reasons.
Best season
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
More information
From the west:
Tauern Autobahn (A 10) to Knoten Ennstal - turnoff direction Graz/Schladming - stay on the Ennstal-Bundesstraße (B320) for approx. 20 km until Schladming - take the turnoff for Ramsau.
From the north:
Pyhrn Autobahn (A 9) direction Liezen - take the Ennstal-Bundesstraße (B320) to Schladming - turnoff Ramsau.
From the mountain station, descend in a northerly direction past the ski lifts (Hunerkogel and Schladmingerbahn) and shortly after the ski lifts follow the trail in a westerly direction on a well-marked and groomed glacier trail. After about 1 kilometer, turn left in the direction of the Seethalerhütte, which is already clearly visible.
Bus stop "Dachstein Türlwandhütte"
See the timetables HERE
Schladming-Dachstein
Hiking map Schladming-Dachstein, 1:50,000, available in the information offices
Hiking guide Schladming-Dachstein by Herbert Raffalt (available only in German), available in the information offices
Map & downloads
Gallery
"Kolk" am Dachsteingletscher | © Erlebnisregion Schladming-Dachstein | Tourismusverband Ramsau am Dachstein
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Seethalerhütte am Dachstein | © Erlebnisregion Schladming-Dachstein | Herbert Raffalt
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What the weather will be like Ramsau am Dachstein (1137m)
Today, 27.06.2026
Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.Morning
21°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
0%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Noon
30°C
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0%
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10 km/h
Night
27°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
20%
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5 km/h
Tomorrow, 28.06.2026
A sunny day, but thunderstorms will be possible towards evening.Morning
21°C
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0%
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0 km/h
Noon
31°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
10%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Night
24°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
50%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Forecast
29.06.2026
16°C
29°C
30.06.2026
15°C
26°C
01.07.2026
11°C
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