Woman performing strength training exercise with dumbbells in a fitness room setting

Fitness in Ramsau am Dachstein

Strength, endurance and recovery for your training camp on the Dachstein

The Berggasthof Hunerkogel is located directly at the glacier cable car valley station, providing the perfect starting point for high-altitude training on the Dachstein. Snow training can be ideally completed as early as spring or in late autumn on the Ramsau or Hallstatt cross-country trails. Athletes combine targeted indoor sessions in the in-house fitness room with exercises in high-alpine terrain. Professional teams and amateur athletes alike find the necessary tranquility for optimal season preparation at the Trainingbase Dachstein. The proximity to the glacier is a decisive home advantage for Trainingbase Dachstein: in just a few steps, you reach the gondola, allowing you to use this time advantage for your training sessions in a relaxed manner.

Functional gym and altitude training

The fitness room at Berggasthof Hunerkogel was designed in collaboration with a professional athlete and equipped to offer everything necessary for effective training within a compact space. From targeted strength training to intensive cardio sessions, a complete workout can be completed here. In this way, indoor training optimally complements outdoor sessions and ensures a varied program even in poor weather. For teams and athletes completing their training camp in Styria, the fitness room is the perfect addition to the high-altitude training and outdoor opportunities around the Dachstein. After your training sessions, sauna and infrared cabin are available for recovery.


Well prepared for the new season: training camp in Ramsau am Dachstein

The Schladming-Dachstein region offers athletes an enormous range of options for season preparation. Challenging mountain routes for runners, ski mountaineers, and cyclists start directly from the Berggasthof Hunerkogel. In Ramsau am Dachstein, the specialized cross-country skiing center enables targeted technique and endurance training for Nordic sports. This offer is complemented by swimming facilities in the valley and professional testing at the high-performance center. The hotel's own fitness room serves as a base for strength and coordination sessions.


Training opportunities in the Dachstein region

  • High-Altitude Training: Performance enhancement through the location at 1,700 meters and altitude gains up to 2,000 meters.
  • Biathlon: Training with small-bore or air rifles at the Ramsau Biathlon Center.
  • Ramsau High-Performance Center: Professional performance diagnostics and testing for training management.
  • Roller Skiing: Over 5.7 kilometers of paved tracks with various elevation profiles.
  • Running & Trail Running: Diverse terrain for endurance and sure-footedness.
  • Cycling & Road Biking: Alpine classics such as the "Dachsteinrunde" with significant elevation gain.
  • Swimming: Complementary training at the Dachstein Bad in Ramsau.
  • Fitness Room: Targeted strength and conditioning training directly on-site at 1,700 meters.

Nutritious meals for athletes at the Berggasthof Hunerkogel

Catering as part of our half-board is tailored to the needs of athletes. A balanced breakfast and a nutritious dinner featuring regional ingredients provide the necessary energy for intensive training days. Special requests for competition preparation will, of course, be taken into account.

Plan your active holiday at the Berggasthof Hunerkogel now

Use the Trainingbase Dachstein for your sporting success and plan your training camp in Styria now, featuring an in-house fitness room at Berggasthof Hunerkogel and numerous opportunities for efficient high-altitude training. Send a non-binding inquiry now.