dachstein sudwand

Sattelberg is a small mountain close to Ramsau Kulm and Ramsau Vordere. The access is easy from Kulm or Kalcherhof (I like the last, because usually I stay there). From Kulm, look to the church, it is only one. Turn right on the narrow road and follow direction Sattelberg Rundweg (round tour). I suggest to start from the watermill (Mühle) located on the road to Rōssing. In this way you have not to return on the same route. You can come by car till here, but the rest of the tour is walking down only... There is a bus coming from Dachstein to Rōssing, but it comes so rare, and for sure you will arrive earlier walking down (from Kulm to the watermill approximately 25 minutes).So, you may consider the watermill as the first stop. Although it is not in function, it is interesting to explain to children how would it function. From here, follow the ascending path marked with white and blue band. The first part of the trip takes place on the right side of Ramsau River. After 200 m there is the entrance in the climbing circuit, used by local trainers to teach children how to climb on the mountain. It is a magnetic attraction for most of the children in the area. After no more than ten minutes the path is branching. Take on the left, indicator Sattelberghūtte (written 4 min, but somebody erased a "0", consider 40 minutes). In this moment you will leave the Ramsau River and ascension begins. Don't be afraid, it is very easy. After about 15 minutes you will reach a gasthaus and here turn left and follow Sattelberghūtte that could be reached in about 15 minutes. If your children want to come till here by Kali Express, see sattelberghuette.com.Alternatively, you may follow the ascending path, so turn left close to the last building (Sattelberg haus, do not confuse with Hūtte). There are a lot of wooden-made arrangements for children and the round trip will lead you the Sattelberghūtte. From the top of Sattelberg (1235 m) there is a beautiful landscape to Dachstein, Rittisberg and Kalcherwand (see photos). The round trip may last for 4 to 6 hours, but for sure you will extend it because of the stops useful to admire the beautiful landscapes that open from time to time to Dachstein.

Straightforward walk to the hut, not too steep, about an hour each way. Excellent soup and great trek over Tor to Bachalm from here.

The south face of the Dachstein is an amazing place. It is a mountain for all sorts of abilities ranging from those with absolutely no ablity to really hardcore climbing types.TA has gone out of its way to make reviewing the Dachstein as difficult as possible. Of course it is not in Schladming, the south face is most diretly accessed using the Dachsteinstrasse in Ramsau am Dachstein. There are though walking trails that start elsewhere in this picturesque region.TA has also refused to break down the different things the Dachstein offers so the Sudwand is the only option to review. It is an excellent visage, the mountainous backdrops that make Austria look so good. The walking trails with a range of different Huts are good, especially the trail that leads past the Alms which are the local version of Huts. The Sudwandhut is a popular option for those who choose to walk.If it were possible to break down the different parts of the Sudwand there would be a separate entry for the Gletscherbahn. The cable car up the mountain is a relatiely short trip. Base camp is at the top of the Dachsteinstrasse. Either go early or late. Mid-late morning during summer season is very busy. It can be quite a wait at the wrong time. Accessing the Dachsteinstrasse is simple as it comes without a fee so long as the Gletscherbahn is used - do note that in theory every adult in a car needs to have been in the Gletscherbahn to get the free pass.More active types can climb or ski. Hardy climbing types will find the Dachstein quite a long way. It is just a shade under 3000m at the top.Skiing is of course available in winter for traditional downhill types. The more interesting point here though is the glacier offering the possibiliy of Langlauf pretty much all year round.The cafe at the top of the Dachstein is pretty popular, offering a range of traditional Austrian options. There is a travelator from the glacier to the cafe.Not content with being a beautiful mountain, those behind the offerings at the Dachstein have also thrown in the skywalk which is literally breathtaking walking out with the wind inducing hints of vertigo in even the most single-minded. At the other end of the skywalk is the new set of steps to noting. These are great though it has to be said the view of the Dachstein is better than the view from the Dachstein.Also at the top is the Eispalast, something TA should have accepted as a separate attraction. It carries a fairly stiff entry fee of €10 but there is something magical about it. The Eispalast offers ice sculptures which in summer 2013 were primarily Egyptian figures. They are excellent sculptures lit beautifully with rotating colours of light. It is chilly in the ice palace so do not be overly brave and try it wearing a vest. Some unprepared people seemed to find the floor slippery. It is an ice palace so plan for ice. The combination of incredible environment, good sculptures, and terrific lighting made the Eispalast a magical experience for a toddler.So much going on at the southern face of the Dachstein. Everyone in the area of course needs to visit the top peak in one of the most beautiful regions of the world in Ramsau am Dachstein.

I assume this is referring to the Dachsteinsudwandhutte immediately below the mountain's south face. Basically it's one of a number of (in my opinion excellent) mountain huts in the traditional chalet style dotted around the Styrian Alps and the Tauern range to the south. These offer a range of home cooked foods and drinks very often with a family running it (there's a great one at Duisitzkarsee south of Schladming with what must the world's most attractive kids helping mum & dad). Dachsteinsudwandhutte is on ridge that you have to walk to - probably the easiest is from the cable car station and Hotel Turlwand. This route is well marked to the right of the cable car and crosses two ice fields and rocky scree areas so although it's not steep it does require sensible footwear. One of the ways up or down is via Maralm to the west; this is steep and uneven so you definitely need to be a walker for this way (it is however fantastically scenic and quiet).The hut itself has benches and chairs outside on a platform with amazing views into the valley or above on the cliff faces. Service is via a serving hatch and the food is brought to you (get a table number!). The food is consistent with all these places and consists of good, honest mountain food - try the soups, I've always found these to be homemade and filling. We also had the sandwich equivalent and there's loads of cheese or ham whichever you choose. Practically the Austrians' second favourite drink is apfeltaft gespritze which is apple juice with soda water; very refreshing and replaces some of the sweating you've done to get there. Same way some of the food is consequently salty. Value is very good and they do tend to be very cheerful even when busy.Others to look out for? There's Glosalm further down the mountain and Silberkaralm down the valley with beautiful waterfalls and wild alpine flowers. In fact we didn't find a hut we were disappointed with.BUT - these are excellent places to stop off and have some refreshment whilst you go from one place to the next; they aren't the destination.

Background.For many years a have looked for a very quiet place, for a farm in the Austrian mountains. Finally, four years ago, I found Kalcherhof, in Ramsau am Dachstein.How to reach.If you come by car, just follow the road from Liezen to Schladming (or from Salzburg to Schladming). Turn right (left) in direction Ramsau and after 7 km you will be in Ramsau-Kulm. Turn right to Vordere Ramsau, and after 1 km look carefully because you have to enter the forest (on the left hand). After 300 m you will reach Kalcherhof. Anyway, the buildings of the farm are the only found in that place and the road ends here. Therefore, if you don't stay there, you have no apparent reason to enter. If you come by train, the bus station is in the front of Schladming rail-station. From Ramsau Ort take the bus number 8, and the second stop to Rossing is Kalcherhof. Last hundreds of meters remain for walking-down.The hosts are Maria and Rupert. They are very kind and will help you to be "a real tourist" in the region. The breakfast is excellent and you may ask for dinner for some fresh farm products. For the breakfast ask Maria to make her special eggs. The farm is located in a large lawn surrounded by forest and in the back is the mountain. From the balcony you will have a superb panoramic view over the Tauern mountain ranges. Early in the morning and late in the evening the silence is so deep that you may think you are not on Earth.Facilities.A personalized Dachstein card will wait for you in the room. If you don't know what to do with, ask the host (maybe better to ask Maria directly). For accommodation, you have three options. Each has its own charm, so you may try all (preferable not in the same year..., but anyway, you may try the old farm or a room/apartment in the new building). There are a lot of animals at the farm: cows, rabbits, and many others, but my favorite is the goats and I bring every year a sac with apples for them. I like to feed the goats with apples (which are not so 'frequent' at this altitude) every morning till my wife weak up. For me it is very funny.What to do.Waking, hiking, biking, swimming... I mean everything that you can think is possible in such a landscape, you can do without leaving Ramsau am Dachstein. The swimming pool is in Ramsau Ort, use Dachstein card. Every week on Thursday there is a market in Ort, close to the Hallenbad (indoor swimming pool). You will find there many interesting things, specific food of the region, wine, schnaps and many others. Use the bus from Kalcherhof, or take your own car, depending on what you want to do in the market... Every second Saturday, there is a Flohmarkt in Kulm;occasionally, you may find a nice souvenir (15 minutes from Kalcherhof, walking down, slowly).The most popular walking-down tours starting from Kalcherhof (not necessary in this order):1. Silberklamm – Rossing (you can come back to Kalcherhof by bus).2. Kulm round tour (you may include the old church from Kulm).3. Sattelberg round tour.4. Panorama weg (you may consider two stops: the church from Ort and Gruberstube).Attractions.Just remember some key words: Dachsteinstrasse, Dachsteinbahn, Der Dachstein, Rittisberg, Kulm, Sattelberg, Silberklamm, Rossing (include Lodewalker, your wife will be happy; if you are "she", maybe your husband will be not so happy - excellent clothes shopping!), Schladming (7 km by bus or car, with Planai and Wilde Wasser). Don't plan all attractions for only one or two days, it's not possible. Wilde Wasser (wild water) is very popular in the region, walking down the trip takes about 5 to 6 hours. But about this, next time.Photos: Kalcherhof only.

Der Dachstein in der Steiermark in Österreich ist mit einer Höhe von 2995 Metern der Hauptgipfel des Dachsteinmassivs.Mit einer Gondel gelangt man bequem nach oben, die Aussicht ist einfach spektakulär. Die Temperatur im Juni lag bei -1 Grad und als wir oben ankamen schneite es, auch ein tolles Erlebnis.Auf dem Gletscher kann man auch noch im Juni Skilaufen.Auch sehr empfehlenswert ist der besuch des Eispalastes, dort gibt es wunderschöne Skulpturen aus Eis zu sehen. Auf dem Weg dorthin überquert man Österreichs höchstgelegene Hängebrücke mit einer gigantischen Aussicht auf die umliegenden Berge. Ein weiteres highlight ist die "Treppe ins Nichts" 14 Stufen führen auf eine Glasplattform, wenn man sie betritt steht man mitten in der Felswand 400 Meter über dem Wandfuß.Unglaublich ist der sogenannte "Skywalk" er ist wohl die spektakulärste Aussichtsplattform der Alpen, man schwebt über dem Abgrund und im vorderen Bereich gibt es einen Glasboden was die Gänsehaut noch einmal mehr erhöht.Wer dann nach soviel Aufregung hungrig geworden ist kann sich direkt an der Bergstation der Gletscherbahn im "Gletscher-Restaurant" stärken, wenn man Glück hat bekommt man einen Fensterplatz mit der Aussicht auf die Berge und ins Tal. Unbedingt den "Kaiserschmarrn" probieren, sehr lecker.Bei einem Besuch insbesondere während der Hauptsaison/Ferien sollte man sich anmelden sonst kann es zu langen Wartezeiten (mehrere Stunden) besonders bei der Gondelabfahrt ins Tal kommen. Unser Fazit ein sehr gelungener Ausflug in die Bergwelt Österreichs den ich jederzeit wiederholen würde.

Von der Dachstein Südwand kommt man mit der Gondelbahn auf den Dachstein.Ich empfehle, die Fahrt unbedingt am Balkon der Gondel zu machen.

Er man i Østrig, må man absolut besøge Dachstein.første gang man "lander" på Dachstein med gondolen, tror man, at man er landet på månen.Der er sne - masser af sne - og intet grønt.Det er fantastisk at så her og kikke ud over landskabet, som er så meget anderledes, en det man lige er kommet fra.Gå i sneen med bare tæer i 32 gr varme. Det er specielt.Nogen står på ski og snowboard andre bevæger sig opad i bjergene. Men man kan også bare sætte sig og kikke.Der er restaurant.Gå også en tur ud på "sky-walken" - det giver et sug i maven.Vil du på Dachstein, så tag kun derop i skyfrit vejr, ellers får du ikke noget ud af det.

Ich möchte darauf hinweisen, daß das Foto NICHT die Südwandhütte, sondern irgendeinen Bauernhof zeigt!!!

Da wir nun schon mal oben waren, bissen wir in den saueren Apfel und zahlten den Extrapreis (ist ja nicht in der Schladmingcard inkludiert). Zeit zum Geniesen der Aussicht hatte man nun wirklich nicht, da die Leute hinter einem ja auch drüber wollen. Die Treppe ins nichts ist auch sehr beliebt, dementsprechend ist der Andrang (und das Wetter war nun sehr durchwachsen und die Aussicht nur tendenziell gut). Ich würde dafür nicht mehr zahlen.

Wir waren als kleine Gruppe hier und wir wurden da wirklich herforragen aufgenommen. Das Essen war supper und die Zimmer waren in Ordnung. Über den Preis könnte man alerdings noch reden.

Von der Talstation der Dachsteinbahn führt ein markierter Wanderweg zu Dachstein Südwand Hütte. Turnschuhe werden oft benutzt. Trekking-/Wanderschuhe sind sicherer, da dies kein Spaziergang ist. Die Hütte bietet einen schönen Ausblick auf den Dachstein und Umgebung, hat anprechendes Essen und Getränke zu sehr moderaten Preisen. Sie ist auch Ausgangsort für diverse Wanderungen in der näheren und weiteren Umgebung. Die Wanderwege sind sehr gut markiert, Wanderkarte ist trotzdem sehr empfehlenswert