Pawsome holidays for you and your gog
Unique natural scenery, far-reaching natural scenery and adventures together with your four-legged friend is the most beautiful experience.
Hiking with your dog
In the Schladming-Dachstein Region you will find a variety of walking trails, hikes and mountain tours. Most of the paths are open to you and your dog for excursions. However, there are also some areas where dogs are not allowed. These areas were created out of consideration for wildlife habitats and intensive Alpine pasture farming with grazing livestock.
Detailed information can be found in the current leisure maps of the Schladming-Dachstein region - available at the reception of the Natur- und Wellnesshotel Höflehner ****S.
All tours that are possible with your faithful four-legged friend are described here:
Hiking tips directly from the hotel
Farm round
Length: 2.9 KM | elevation gain 110 metres | duration approx. 40 minutes
A gentle hike around the hotel that will delight both you and your four-legged companions. Breathe in the clear mountain and forest air on the farm circuit,
immerse yourself in the tranquillity of nature and discover what it has in store for body and soul. Learn interesting facts about the healing power of our local flora and its positive effect on your health.
Gumpental
Length: 7.93 KM | elevation gain 230 metres | duration approx. 2 hours
The easy hike along the idyllic Gumpenbach stream to the Stangl-Alm is a real insider tip for nature lovers and their faithful four-legged friends.
The trail leads through the picturesque Gumpental valley - one of the most beautiful corners of the region - and delights with its tranquil, unspoilt landscape.
ATTENTION: From the Stanglalm, there is a dog ban in the direction of Moaralmsee.
Styrian Bodensee
Length: 14.3 KM | elevation gain 470 metres | duration approx. 4 1/2 hours
This varied hike leads directly from the hotel along forest and woodland paths through idyllic countryside to the Steirischer Bodensee lake. The ascent is moderate, but requires good footwear,
especially on wet ground. After around 2 to 2.5 hours, you reach the picturesque mountain lake, which is surrounded by impressive peaks. On site, a well-maintained circular trail
offers the opportunity to walk around the lake.
Hauser Kaibling
Length: approx. 12 KM | elevation gain 900 metres | duration approx. 4 1/2 hours
We start our hike directly from the hotel in the direction of Gumpental. After about one kilometre, we reach a turn-off that leads us to the idyllically situated Knapplhütte (closed in summer).
From there, we follow the path further up to the Krummholzhütte. Once at the top, you have the option of either continuing to the summit of the Hauser Kaibling or taking the path to the picturesque Kaiblingalm
hut. If you want to enjoy a nice ride, you can take the gondola down into the valley and then hike back to the hotel at a leisurely pace - a perfect combination of mountain experience and views.
NOTE: The gondola is included with the Sommercard | Dogs must be kept on a lead and muzzled in the gondola | Dogs are charged extra for the gondola ride
At the bathing lake with four-legged friends
Dogs are not allowed to cool off in the bathing lakes in the Schladming-Dachstein region - but they are allowed on a lead on the following sunbathing lawns:
- Donnersbach leisure centre
- Donnersbachwald leisure centre
- Irdning leisure centre
- Riesneralm summit pool
- Ramsau-Beach" leisure park
If your dog longs to cool off, there are numerous streams in the region where you can find a cool spot to cool off.
