Activities Planai & Hochwurzen
Your mountain moment
on the Planai & Hochwurzen
Whether you're traveling as a family, are active in sports or simply looking for a relaxing break in the mountains - the Planai and Hochwurzen offer you just that. Two mountains, many possibilities - in the middle of nature and perfectly accessible with modern cable cars for every requirement.
Summer on the Planai & Hochwurzen
- Hiking trails of all levels of difficulty lead through varied landscapes, past vantage points such as the Dachstein massif, including summit conquests and quiet moments.
- Mountain bikers will find the Bikepark Schladming challenging trails, flow lines and routes for every level - a hotspot for anyone who likes to ride at speed.
- In the Hopsiland directly at the Planai mountain station, children can experience adventures with playful hiking, climbing, sliding, splashing and marveling - while their parents relax on the sun terraces of the huts.
- And the Schladming mountains are the right place for those who like to enjoy themselves anyway: homemade specialties with ingredients from the Schladming-Dachstein region ensure authentic taste and real moments of pleasure.
It's no coincidence that the Planai is one of the "Best Austrian Summer Mountain Railways" - the offer is varied, family-friendly and delivers what it promises.
Winter experiences on skis & toboggans
As soon as the first snow arrives, it continues seamlessly - with wide pistes, modern lifts and offers for ski fans and winter connoisseurs alike:
The Planai and Hochwurzen are part of the famous 4-mountain ski area - together with Hauser Kaibling and Reiteralm. 123 enjoyable kilometers of slopes are at your disposal.
For those with sporting ambitions, there is the legendary FIS downhill run, which is contested annually by the world's skiing elite at the night race is conquered every year. For families, the extensive Hopsi-Winterkinderland with qualified ski schools. And everywhere in between: Many opportunities to enjoy.
The Hochwurzen scores with an floodlit toboggan run varied downhill runs and a night piste for all those who like it sporty even after sunset.
Away from the slopes winter hiking trails and snow-covered ski touring routes invite you to spend quiet hours in nature.
And all around?
The Schladming-Dachstein Region
- Over 1,000 kilometers of hiking trails, 930 kilometers of cycling and mountain biking routes, via ferratas, golf courses, mountain lakes and waterfalls.
- In winter, there are 230 kilometers of pistes, 85 cable cars and over 400 kilometers of cross-country ski trails - including the high-altitude trails on the Dachstein glacier.
- Sustainability plays an important role: the region was awarded the title of "Best Tourism Village" by the UNWTO in 2023 - for conscious use of nature, resources and culture.
Vacation,
the way you want it
On the Planai and Hochwurzen, you can make your day active - or take it easy. Children playing outside, relaxing hours at the hut, sporting challenges on the bike or on skis - everything is close together.
And with the diversity of the Schladming-Dachstein region right on your doorstep, a mountain experience quickly turns into a complete vacation that you can tailor to your wishes.
