Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts & connoisseurs Starting point: Panoramjet Zwieselalm or Hornspitz Gosau
The snowshoe trails in Dachstein West are a leisurely way to explore the region. Whether with guide Betty in a group or on an individual tour, connoisseurs get their money's worth here.
No matter which of the snowshoe trails you choose, one thing is certain: top panoramic views are guaranteed!
Opening status snowshoe trail
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Length
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Trail 1 Dachsteinblick
2200m
1-1,5h
240m
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Snowshoetrail Zwieselalm
Trail no. 1 circular trail ‘Dachsteinblick’
Tour facts:
Starting point: Mountain station 8er-Panorama Jet Zwieselalm
Difficulty: easy to medium
Total altitude: 1580 metres
Altitude metres: 240 hm
Trail length: 2.2 km
Walking time: 1 - 1.5 hours
Pole markings: 30-40 m
Arrival point: Mountain station 8er-Panorama Jet Zwieselalm
From the mountain station of the 8-seater Panorama Jet Zwieselalm, the trail leads downhill along the eastern edge of the Sonnenalm past the old lift route and to the valley station of the Törleck 4-seater chairlift.
From there, the trail, marked with red poles and yellow signs, continues to the mountain station of the Gosaukammbahn (summer operation only), where there is a fascinating view of the rugged and snow-covered rocks of the Gosaukamm.
The trail now leads in a westerly direction past the Gablonzerhütte and Breininghütte along the ski trail towards the 8-seater Panorama Jet.
Shortly before crossing the piste (please be careful!) you come to a small hill where you can enjoy a fantastic view of the impressive Dachstein glacier and the summit of the Dachstein (2996 m). Continue past the Sonnenalm and back to the starting point.
Snowshoe ticket*
Winter season 2024/25
Snowshoe ticket
(ascent and descent Panoramajet & equipment hire)
Adult
Child
Combined Ticket
Adult€ 34.80
Child€ 24.50
*Gross price in Euro. Prices valid winter season 2024/2025. The combined snowshoe ticket is only available for the snowshoe trail on the Zwieselalm.
Starting point: Hornspitzbahn Gosau mountain station or Hornbahn Russbach mountain station
Difficulty: easy
Total altitude: 1433m Viewpoint Hornspitz summit
Altitude metres: 60m
Trail length: full loop via Bruno's Bergwelt 4.1km (return the same way), alternative loop via Gogosau 3.3km
Walking time: approx. 2h
Pole markings: 40 m
Arrival point: Hornbahn Russbach mountain station or Hornspitzbahn mountain station
The hike starts at the mountain station of the Hornbahn Russbach or Hornspitzbahn Gosau cable car and initially leads along a well-maintained path. After a short time, you reach a small station that offers a fantastic panoramic view of picturesque Russbach - a perfect moment to pause and enjoy the impressive scenery.
After a short walk, you reach the turn-off that leads to the Hornspitz viewpoint. If you decide to take this short detour, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the majestic Dachstein world - a real highlight of the tour.
The trail continues towards the Ochsenkopf lift, where you cross the lift routes. Take particular care here, especially when the lifts are in operation. A short ascent finally leads up to the top station of the drag lift. From there, the return route begins, which leads directly back to the starting point at a pleasant gradient and offers another opportunity to take in the magnificent mountain landscape.
Tickets - Trail Nr. 2
Tickets for the ascent and descent with the Hornspitzbahn in Gosau are available directly at our ticket offices. or the Hornbahn in Russbach are available in our online shop or at our ticket offices.