Ramsau am Dachstein is the ideal base from which to explore the diversity of the region around the Dachstein. Whether it’s exciting treasure hunts, encounters with animals at the petting zoo or thrilling rides on the summer toboggan run – there’s something for every member of the family here. Discover the highlights that will make your summer holiday at the Berggasthof Hunerkogel truly special.
The nature trail to the summit of the Sattelberg, located approximately 13 kilometres from the Berggasthof Hunerkogel, features numerous information points where visitors of all ages can learn about the geology of the Dachstein, the local wildlife and the protection of our precious environment. The 4.5-kilometre trail covers 220 metres of elevation gain and includes a pushchair-friendly path. Along the route, you’ll also discover the Große Waldspielhaus, the ‘Kleine Ramsauer Wasserwelt’ and two child-friendly via ferrata routes. With so much adventure on offer, the Sattelberg summit is definitely worth a visit. The best time to visit is from May to October.
A truly unique animal adventure awaits you on a day trip to Donnersbachwald (approx. 70 km from the Berggasthof Hunerkogel). Probably the highest-altitude animal park in the world, it features impressive, oversized figures carved from local wood, standing 3 to 4 metres tall. What makes it special: each animal has a small play area inside for children to explore and climb around in. Once the children have had a good run about, they can learn interesting facts about foxes, deer and other animals from colourfully illustrated books.
The KRISPINI treasure hunt on the Riesneralm is a themed walk designed to make the climb fun and engaging for children. There are a total of nine puzzle stations along hiking trail no. 21 from the middle station (Berghof) to the top station (Hochsitz). The aim of the treasure hunt is to reconstruct a lost combination of numbers. Each correctly solved puzzle provides part of the code, which can be used at the end to open the treasure chest at 1,820 metres above sea level on the mountain summit.
Tip: With the Dachstein Summer Card, you get one free return trip on the Riesneralm cable car every day!
Just 37 kilometres from the Berggasthof Hunerkogel lies the extensive Untertauern Leisure and Wildlife Park. Admission is free and, as well as the chance to spot red deer and fallow deer in their natural habitat with a bit of luck and patience, the park features a petting zoo with numerous animal residents. From ponies, miniature donkeys, alpacas and goats, to guinea pigs, miniature sheep, wallabies and various species of duck, right through to our miniature Highland cattle, you can experience wildlife up close here. The park is part of a large leisure complex and combines nature observation with a leisurely stroll.
At the Wildparkstüberl, you can enjoy regional home-style cooking from Thursday to Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm. Children can let off steam at the playground right next door.
The fishing hut at the “Fürstenbrunn” pond complex offers fresh trout to take away, subject to advance booking. You can also fish for yourself at the pond complex, and there are facilities for barbecuing and smoking fish at the fishing hut.
Just 21 km from Ramsau am Dachstein and a gondola ride away from the Hauser Kaibling top station of the 8-seater gondola lift, “Wollis Berg-Abenteuer” awaits you at an altitude of 1,424 metres on the Hauser Kaibling. Here, goats, sheep, ponies, rabbits, donkeys, mini pigs and many other animals can not only be viewed from a distance, but also stroked. Entry to the petting zoo is included in the gondola ticket. “Wollis Berg-Abenteuer” on the Hauser Kaibling also features a playground, a barefoot trail and a child-friendly via ferrata.
With water zorbing, you climb into huge, transparent balls and roll and run across the cool water. An extraordinary experience for the whole family, right next to the top station of the 8-seater gondola lift.
Just seven kilometres from your accommodation, the “Rittisberg Coaster” summer toboggan run awaits you at the Rittisberg adventure mountain in Ramsau am Dachstein, covering a distance of 1,300 metres (the cable car ride up to the Rittisberg is included with the Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card).
The Coaster is a summer toboggan run that safely carries you down to the valley on rails. You set the pace yourself – whether it’s a leisurely glide or a more exhilarating ride. An experience that offers thrills for the whole family, whether you’re on your own or sharing a two-seater toboggan.
In Öblarn (around 40 km from Ramsau, Germany), families can experience, on a 40 × 70 metre open-air model, how streams become rivers and the power that nature can unleash. What makes it special is that visitors don’t just watch – they get to experiment for themselves.
At interactive stations, children and adults can control the water flow, place stones or logs into the model, and learn how floods occur and how we can protect ourselves from them.
An educational and refreshing place to visit that makes complex topics such as climate protection and the forces of nature easy to understand.
As a guest at the Berggasthof Hunerkogel, you’ll receive the Summer Card (valid from mid-May to mid-October) free of charge from your very first night. Your whole family can enjoy over 100 included services and numerous discounts in the Schladming-Dachstein region.
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Ramsau/D. is centrally located in Austria and is therefore an ideal starting point for family outings. Enquire about your holiday now with no obligation, or book conveniently online. Your host family at the Dachstein is looking forward to your visit!
