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Rittisberg Trail

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.

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

The tour in numbers

medium
Level of difficulty
9,5 km
Route
3:30 h
Time
304 hm
Uphill
1492 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

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.

Follow the forestry trail (Fairy Tale Trail) up to the top of the Rittisberg chairlift.

Take the RVB bus line 960 from Schladming to Ramsau am Dachstein. All details can be found in the timetable: www.rvb.at 

Rittisberg valley station
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. 

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What the weather will be like

Ramsau am Dachstein (1137m)

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Early clouds will gradually clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
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