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Bezirk Gmunden
Gosau

View of the Dachstein Massif – Herrenweg Forest Trail loop from Vorderer Gosausee

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Austria
Upper Austria
Salzkammergut
Bezirk Gmunden
Gosau

View of the Dachstein Massif – Herrenweg Forest Trail loop from Vorderer Gosausee

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4.8

(21)

73

hikers

View of the Dachstein Massif – Herrenweg Forest Trail loop from Vorderer Gosausee

06:08

16.3km

850m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1

891 m

View of Lake Gosau and Dachstein Massif

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On the descent/ascent from/to the Gablonzer Hut you have a wonderful view over Lake Gosau with the Dachstein massif in the background.

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1.88 km

View of the Gosaukamm Mountains

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Between the trees you can catch a glimpse of the mountains

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3

2.63 km

Gablonzer Hut

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The Alpenvereinshütte is located at 1550 m altitude and also has a beautiful large sun terrace.

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4

2.81 km

View of the Dachstein Massif

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The Dachstein massif is impressive from different directions and perspectives.

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5

3.46 km

Dachstein West Viewpoint

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Here was a lookout with many clues to the surrounding mountains installed. In good weather, the view from here is just great.

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4.23 km

Zwieselalmhütte

Alpine Hut

7

5.04 km

From the Herrenweg you have a beautiful view over the slopes of Lake Gosausee and the Dachstein... but a few meters later the view gets even better

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5.37 km

Herrenweg Forest Trail

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The Herrenweg is a beautiful narrow path through the forest.

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11.3 km

View of the Dachstein

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One of the most impressive massifs ever.

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.34 km

4.51 km

3.72 km

787 m

702 m

248 m

Surfaces

9.98 km

3.23 km

1.66 km

1.04 km

192 m

187 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,550 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

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