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Gosau am Dachstein · World Heritage region
The best day trips and hikes around our farm and mountain hut in Gosau.
28.–29.December 2026
Giant slalom and slalom on the Hornspitz, just a few minutes' walk from the farm. If you want to be there, book now.
Day trip · for everyone
approx. 7 km from Gosau village
The Salzkammergut's most famous view: on calm days the Dachstein glacier is reflected in the water. A level trail leads around the lake in about an hour, also suitable for prams.
Day trip · cable car
Valley station at the Gosausee
The cable car takes you comfortably from the Gosausee up to the Zwieselalm hiking area. At the top: mountain huts, panoramic views of the Dachstein and, in winter, the slopes of Dachstein West.
Skiing & hiking
right in Gosau
In winter the largest ski area in Upper Austria, and host of the Women's Ski World Cup on 28 and 29 December 2026. In summer, easy hiking trails and mountain inns with views of the Gosaukamm.
World Heritage
approx. 20 minutes by car
The World Heritage village on Lake Hallstatt. A funicular takes you up to Salzwelten, the world's oldest salt mine, and to the Skywalk overlooking the lake.
Day trip · cable car
approx. 30 minutes by car, Obertraun
From Obertraun the cable car takes you up the Krippenstein, where the 5fingers viewing platform juts out over the abyss. On the way you can visit the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave and the Mammoth Cave.
Imperial town
approx. 35 min by car
The imperial town with the Kaiservilla, splendid coffee houses and the famous Zauner patisserie. Ideal for a rainy day.
Climbing park · for families
Gosauseestraße, towards Gosausee
High ropes course among the trees: 7 courses with 73 stations at 3 to 18 m, plus a flying fox and a mini climbing park for the little ones. Open roughly April to November, closed in bad weather.
Hike · easy to moderate
Start: Gosaukammbahn
Ride the Gosaukammbahn up and walk about an hour to the Zwieselalm. Up there the Dachstein massif and its glacier face you, with the Gosausee glittering below. Several huts invite you to stop for a bite.
Hike · moderate
Start: Gosau
A quiet natural lake at over 1,300 m in the middle of the Löckermoos raised bog, with a themed trail around it. From the shore you look at the Gosaukamm, mirrored in the water on calm days. Our mountain hut is very close by, and the Löckersee apartment at the farm is named after it.
Alpine pasture hike · moderate
Start: Gosau
Staffed alpine pasture for cows and young cattle at 1,387 m. From late May to late September there are snacks from their own produce, and cattle, sheep, donkeys and horses live around the hut. A peaceful hike off the beaten track.
Mountain tour · moderate to difficult
Start: Gosau
At over 1,500 m, the highest destination around our mountain hut and part of the largest continuous alpine pasture area in the region. It's the most demanding hike, but rewards you with the best view of the Gosau valley. Experienced hikers continue to the Plassen.
Alpine hike · refreshment stop
Start: Gosau
Staffed hut at 1,348 m towards the Grubalm, with home cooking, cakes and a large sun terrace. Open from late June to September, cash only.
Via ferrata · very difficult
Start: Gosaukammbahn top station
The famous via ferrata with the 40 m 'Himmelsleiter' ladder. From the Gosaukammbahn top station it's about a 30-minute walk to the start. Only in very good weather and with via ferrata experience, otherwise with a mountain guide.
Hike · easy
Start: Vorderer Gosausee
From the Vorderer Gosausee you walk along the water and through the forest to the tranquil Hinterer Gosausee and the Holzmeisteralm. A relaxed half day there and back.
Alpine tour · experienced only
Start: Hinterer Gosausee
From the Hinterer Gosausee an alpine path leads up to the Adamek hut at the foot of the Dachstein glacier. For the Dachstein summit you need high-alpine experience or a mountain guide.
Walking times and difficulty are guidelines. Check the weather and trail conditions before every tour, for example at the Gosau tourist office. Alpine tours require sure-footedness and good equipment.
From spring to autumn, over 70 lakes such as the Gosausee, Hallstättersee, Wolfgangsee and Traunsee await you for swimming and water sports. Plus hikes to the Zwieselalm and the Löckermoos, the Donnerkogel via ferrata and bike rides through the Gosau valley.
In the Dachstein West ski area you can ski 160 km of slopes, straight from Gosau. The Gosau valley has over 40 km of groomed cross-country trails, plus ski tours and snowshoe hikes around the Gosaukamm, toboggan runs and, in Advent, the Gosau mountain Christmas market.
For anyone who wants to discover the region with someone who really knows it: three guides from the Gosau valley who bring nature closer and accompany you on your adventure.
Bettina Jehle guides you through the Gosau valley, from the Löckermoos to the Gosausee. With a monthly programme from May to October, snowshoe tours in winter and nature programmes for children.
Guided e-bike tours through the Salzkammergut, half or full day, in small groups of up to 6 and at your own pace. Please book at least 3 days in advance.
Mountain and ski guides from Gosau: via ferratas at the Gosausee and on the Donnerkogel, high-alpine tours on the Dachstein, ski tours and snowshoe hikes. You can also rent equipment there.
For hiking, cycling and sightseeing we recommend May, June, September and October: pleasant temperatures, and most cable cars and sights are open. July and August bring swimming weather and peak season. From December to March it's ski season in the Dachstein West ski area. November and April are the quietest months: many lifts are closed, but you have the landscape almost to yourself.
The Dachstein Giant Ice Cave and the Mammoth Cave in Obertraun (dress warmly, it's below 6 °C inside), the Salzwelten salt mine in Hallstatt, the EurothermenResort spa and the Kaiservilla in Bad Ischl, and the museums in Hallstatt, Bad Ischl and Gosau.
Yes. Swimming is allowed in the Gosausee, but it rarely gets warmer than 18 °C and has no bathing areas, changing rooms or showers. Perfect for a quick cold dip with a view of the Dachstein. The Hallstättersee is warmer, with bathing areas in Obertraun and Bad Goisern. For a beach day, the Wolfgangsee, Traunsee, Attersee, Grundlsee and Altausseer See are also worth the trip.
Yes, parking at the Gosausee is charged. Entry is recorded by number plate, and you pay at the machine, online or by app. Current rates are available from the municipality of Gosau. Our tip: take the bus and skip the search for a space.
Take the bus or set off early, ideally before 9 am. From late morning the car parks fill up, and the historic centre is closed to cars anyway.
The Gosaukammbahn up to the Zwieselalm, the Hornspitz in Gosau, the Dachstein Krippenstein in Obertraun with the 5fingers viewing platform, the Salzbergbahn funicular in Hallstatt, the Katrin cable car in Bad Ischl and the SchafbergBahn in St. Wolfgang. Most run in summer from May to early November; current times and prices are on each operator's website.