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title: Ski touring & piste walking in Schladming
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language: en
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Ski tours & Piste tours
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 copyright: Josh Absenger
Overview
Reaching the summit under your own steam
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As a **ski tourer and piste hiker**, you will get your money's worth on the Planai and Hochwurzen - right in Schladming's mountain world. Whether on **marked ascent trailsalong the pistes** or on **selected tours away from the hustle and bustle** - here you will find **ideal conditions** for your winter experience under your own steam.
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copyright: Josh Absenger
Ski touring on the Planai
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Do you love being active in nature and are you looking for a special winter experience? Then a **ski tour on the Planai** is just the thing for you. The ***marked ascent track leads*** you through the impressive mountain world of the **Schladming-Dachstein region** - with **views of the Dachstein massif** and the wintry Enns Valley. The combination of **sporting challenge and modern infrastructure** makes the Planai the ideal destination for all those who want to enjoy winter under their own steam.
Ascent track Planai
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The ascent trail starts at the Planai middle station or Lärchkogel valley station and leads via the World Cup trail up to the Lärchkogel and on to the Planai summit at 1,906 m.
 Schladming
moderate
copyright: Josh Absenger
3.9 km
1:20 h
PT
Ski tour Planai
Ski tour
[to tour](https://www.planai.at/en/activities/hiking/Ski-tour-Planai_tour_5752)
Skitour Fastenberg
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From the valley station of the Fastenberg 6-seater chairlift, a signposted path leads directly to the mountain station of the Planai main cable car.
 Schladming
moderate
copyright: Josh Absenger
4 km
1:45 h
PT
Skitour Planai-Fastenberg
Ski tour
[to tour](https://www.planai.at/en/activities/hiking/Skitour-Planai-Fastenberg_tour_12134)
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copyright: Josh Absenger
Ski touring on the Hochwurzen
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The **Hochwurzen** is made for **unforgettable ski tours** in the Schladming-Dachstein region. Whether during the day or by floodlight - the ascent rewards you with **tranquillity**, **views** and a genuine **closeness to nature**. Step by step, you make your way up into the **wintry mountain world of Styria.**
Ascent track Hochwurzen
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The starting point is the valley station of the Hochwurzen summit lift at the start portal. From there, the marked trail leads up to the mountain station at 1,852 m.
 Schladming
difficult
copyright: René Eduard Perhab
closed
3.2 km
1:20 h
PT
Ski tour to Hochwurzen
Ski tour
[to tour](https://www.planai.at/en/activities/hiking/Ski-tour-to-Hochwurzen_tour_5750)
Skiing at night - Hochwurzen
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On the **night operation days** the **ascent lane may be used until 23:00** may be used.
**Ascent:** 19:00-23:00 via piste 33 (left side)
**Descent:** also via piste 33 to the valley station
**Important:** No ascent between 16:00 and 19:00!
The **other slopes** are **closedbetween 16:00 and 08:30 forsafety reasons** (slope preparation, cable winch, etc.). It is **forbidden** to ski on or enter the slopes outside the permitted times.
 Schladming
difficult
copyright: Gerhard Pilz
closed
3.2 km
1:20 h
PT
Evening ski tour to Hochwurzen
Ski tour
[to tour](https://www.planai.at/en/activities/hiking/Evening-ski-tour-to-Hochwurzen_tour_5758)
[](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Planai/Winter/Skitour/15862/image-thumb__15862__lightbox/HochwurzenSkitour9.01f3fede.jpg) copyright: René Eduard Perhab
Information about the ascent tracks
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The routes on the Planai & Hochwurzen are marked - please always follow the **signposted guidance system**.
Tickets
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If you have a **valid ski ticket** for the Planai & Hochwurzen, this ticket is valid for your tour. If you **do not have a valid ticket** , you can purchase one at all our **ticket offices** . At the starting point of the **Planai ascent track** , you can buy your ticket at the **Lärchkogel ticket office**. On the **Hochwurzen** , there is a **ticket machine** at the start portal for this purpose
[Ski tour ticket prices](https://www.planai.at/en/tickets-price/price-winter/skitourenticket)
[](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/Planai/Winter/Skitour/15863/image-thumb__15863__lightbox/HochwurzenSkitour7.7a879e1b.png) copyright: René Eduard Perhab
Ski tour off the slopes
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 Schladming
moderate
copyright: Birgit Walcher
7 km
2:25 h
PT
Ski tour Krahbergzinken
Ski tour
[to tour](https://www.planai.at/en/activities/hiking/Ski-tour-Krahbergzinken_tour_5751)
Please note
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**Ski touring** is always at **your own risk.** Pay attention to the **weather**, **avalanche conditions** and your **own fitness** - and **be considerate of other guests and nature.**
Everything for your visit
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Arrival
[](https://www.planai.at/en/info-service/arrival)
copyright: Harald Steiner
Prices
[](https://www.planai.at/en/tickets-price)
copyright: Harald Steiner - Fotografie
Weather
[](https://www.planai.at/en/info-service/webcams-weather/weather)
copyright: Josh Absenger
Webcams
[](https://www.planai.at/en/info-service/webcams-weather/webcam)
copyright: Gerald Oberreiter