Ramsau am Dachstein
Rittisberg Trail
Winter walking
Data:
copyright: © Michael Simonlehner Photography
copyright: Photo Austria - Hans-Peter Steiner
copyright: Photo Austria - Hans-Peter Steiner
Tour description
The hike begins with the ascent of the Rittisberg gondola lift. From the mountain station, you follow a well-marked path towards the summit cross. Past the Sonnenalm, Halseralm and Rösteralm, you can enjoy the alpine idyll. Optionally, you can hike on to the Wiesmahdalm. A magnificent view of the Dachstein massif awaits you at the summit. The descent leads along a leisurely forest path back to the valley station. Total time: approx. 3 hours, ideal for families and leisure hikers.
The tour
moderate
publicly accessible
Starting point
Rittisberg Chairlift bottom station
Destination
Rittisberg Summit
Tour characteristics
Distance: 9.5 km
Fitness (3/6)
Skills (2/6)
Information
Distance: 9.5 km
Duration:
3:30 h
Ascent: 105 m
Descent: 425 m
highest point: 1554 m
Best season
Jan
Feb
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Map, elevation profile & further information
Follow the forestry trail (Fairy Tale Trail) up to the top of the Rittisberg chairlift.
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.
Rittisberg valley stationTake the RVB bus line 960 from Schladming to Ramsau am Dachstein. All details can be found in the timetable: www.rvb.at
In winter, caution is advised even on seemingly easy hikes. In shady areas, the ground can be slightly icy, and there may be avalanche danger below slopes. Mountaineering is therefore primarily a matter of personal responsibility – even more so in winter. Tourist associations and avalanche warning services assume no liability whatsoever based on the information provided.
Your equipment should ideally include:
Your equipment should ideally include:
- Ankle-high, warm shoes. Waterproof, warm shoes with a treaded sole are ideal. Optional: Gaiters for additional snow protection.
- A hood and warm clothing, ideally layered. Don't forget a change of clothes for longer winter hikes: a wind and waterproof jacket and trousers.
- A small backpack with a warm drink in a thermos and snacks as needed
- Sun protection
- Cell phone
- First aid kit
- Optional: crampons/snow spikes (snow chains for shoes), telescopic hiking poles for better grip and balance.
All hikes are collected and described for you in our Winter Leisure Map West, which is available free of charge from the Ramsau information office.
