Ramsau am Dachstein

Ski Tour "durch die Schlitzen"

Tour description

This largely groomed ski tour is perfect for all sporty beginners who want to explore the Ramsauer Almen. The tour takes you along the forest paths up to the valley station of the Dachstein Gletscherbahn. The descent via the ski trail is suitable for everyone.

The tour

easy
publicly accessible
Starting and end point Gasthof Edelbrunn
Tour characteristics
Via ferrata length: 9.7 km
Fitness (2/6)
Skills (2/6)
Information
Distance: 9.7 km
Duration: 2:15 h
Ascent: 475 m
Descent: 475 m
highest point: 1655 m
Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Map, elevation profile & further information

The starting point of this ski tour is at Gasthof Edelbrunn. From there, follow the gently inclining ski trail towards Brandalm. After approx. 20 min, turn left (according to the marking) into the forest. A flat and at parts declining forest trail “Durch die Schlitzen” follows along a creek crossing. There, go uphill until you reach the Dachsteinstraße. Go parallel to the street and after approx. 200m you will reach Glösalm where you can stop for a little rest. From there, continue up to Walcheralm and up the slope to Hotel Dachstein, Gasthof Hunerkogel and Berghotel Türlwandhütte. The ski trail will lead you back to the valley. This trail will lead you via Brandalm to the Dachsteinhaus and finally back to Gasthof Edelbrunn. 

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.

Gasthof Edelbrunn - metered parking

Take the 960 bus to the Ski Willy/Rittislift stop.

Bus schedule of the Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe: www.rvb.at

Carefully read the avalanche report on www.lawine-steiermark.at

All information has been collected with the utmost care. The use of this information is exclusively at your own risk! We take no responsibility and assume no liability for accidents or damages of any kind.

Ski Touring Equipment

For more detailed information, please contact a local mountain guide: 

Bergführerbüro Ramsau am DachsteinDie BergstationAlpincenter DachsteinAlpinschule DachsteinguidesAlpinschule Dachstein

Ski touring are folders available in our information offices.

Wheather predicition

today
15.06.2026
Mountain -1 °C
Valley 17 °C
Precipitation
Probability
55 %
Amount
3.5 l/m²
Wind speed
West
55 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
7.6 h
Sunrise
05:08 o clock
Sunset
21:04 o clock

A mixture of sunny periods and scattered snow showers.

tomorrow
16.06.2026
Mountain 2 °C
Valley 20 °C
Precipitation
Probability
40 %
Amount
1.5 l/m²
Wind speed
Nordwest
40 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
7.3 h
Sunrise
05:08 o clock
Sunset
21:05 o clock

Fair or bright in the beginning, cloudy towards the end of the day.

day after tomorrow
17.06.2026
Mountain 5 °C
Valley 22 °C
Precipitation
Probability
55 %
Amount
1.5 l/m²
Wind speed
Nordwest
55 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
8.8 h
Sunrise
05:08 o clock
Sunset
21:05 o clock

Dry and fair in the early morning, then variable with frequent showers.

Tours nearby