Ramsau am Dachstein
Hiking to the Bachlalm
Hiking trail
Data:
Tour description
The alpine meadow below the Bachlalm is home to the cute marmots. The little animals are used to humans and can be fed with carrots and seeds. Please do NOT feed the animals with sweets. Be aware that the animals are wild and as rodents they can bite well. In order not to frighten them, you should aproach them very carefully.
The tour
moderate
publicly accessible
Starting and end point
Hiker`s parking lot Bachlalm
Tour characteristics
Via ferrata length: 5.8 km
Fitness (3/6)
Skills (2/6)
Information
Distance: 5.8 km
Duration:
2:20 h
Ascent: 370 m
Descent: 370 m
highest point: 1489 m
Best season
Jan
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Map, elevation profile & further information
From the parking lot, cross the road in the direction of the bus stop and follow the asphalt road uphill to the right. After about 50 minutes you will reach the alpine meadows. On the left side is the Schaidlalm (not staffed) and on the right side the meadow where the marmots live. Continue along the road until you reach the fork, turn left and after 300 meters you will reach the Bachlalm.
Wandererparkplatz zur Bachlalm (Hiker's parking lot Bachlalm) here
Bus Stop Dachsteinruhe
You can find bus schedules here
Hiking clothes, Light hiking boots
Language corner: The marmots are in German language called "Murmeltier", however in local dialect they are called Manggei or Mankei.In high summer you can use the hiking bus from the bus stop Dachsteinruhe to the Bachlalm for a fee.
Hiking map Schladming-Dachstein, 1:50.000, available in the info offices
Hiking guide Schladming-Dachstein by Herbert Raffalt (only available in German), available in the info offices.
