Vacation with dog in Schladming-Dachstein
Hiking & walking
With around 1,000 kilometers of hiking trails and 300 mountain lakes in the Schladming-Dachstein region, there are numerous hikes that are also suitable for four-legged friends. However, we ask you to stay on the marked trails and keep your dog on a lead. We must point out that the Alpinsteig Höll to Riesachsee is not suitable for dogs due to the many steps and sometimes steep ladders. In addition, dogs are not allowed on hikes at the head of the Obertal valley from the Eschachalm (e.g. to the Duisitzkarsee or Keinprechthütte), to the Moaralmsee/Gumpental, in the Ramsau alpine pasture area from the Neustattalm to the Bachlalm and in the Sölktal from the Trogermühle in Mössna towards the Knallalm , which we ask you to respect!
There are many suitable paths in the region for leisurely walks with your dog. There are dog stations with bags along the routes - please use these and dispose of dog waste properly. Dogs must also be kept on a lead throughout Styria.
In winter, we ask you not to enter the groomed cross-country ski trails and to use the designated winter hiking trails instead.
Dog-friendly accommodation
Here you will find our accommodations where pets are welcome. If not explicitly mentioned, please check with the landlord beforehand whether the dog is allowed to stay in the room alone.
Correct handling of grazing livestock
There are a few recommendations to follow to ensure conflict-free coexistence on alpine pastures and meadows - especially if you are out and about with dogs. Here are a few tips for people and dogs, as it is the responsibility of all hikers and mountain bikers to move with foresight and respect on alpine pastures and meadows. Any signs and information boards must be observed!
Interesting facts about a vacation with a dog
- an EU pet passport and microchip identification
- a valid rabies vaccination (at least 21 days old)
- Puppies under 12 weeks of age or puppies between 12 and 16 weeks of age that have received a rabies vaccination but have not yet reached the required 21 days of vaccination: In addition to the pet passport and microchip, you will need a declaration from a veterinarian approved by the authorities confirming that the young animal was previously only kept at its place of birth (rabies clearance certificate).
- Entry is also permitted if the animal is accompanied by its mother, on whom it is still dependent (and who fulfills all entry requirements). Please also note the general entry regulations for dogs within Europe and EU countries.
Yes, dogs are allowed on all Planai buses and on the Ramsau transport services. Please note:
- Dogs must be kept on a lead and muzzled on all buses.
- A muzzle can be purchased on the Planai buses.
- Small dogs traveling on your lap are free of charge on the Planai buses.
- Larger dogs pay 50% of the normal fare on the Planai buses.
- Assistance dogs and guide dogs travel free of charge on the Planai buses.
You may take your dog on a lead onto the sunbathing lawn at the following bathing lakes, but not into the water:
- >Donnersbach leisure center
- >Donnersbachwald leisure center
- >Irdning leisure center
- >Riesneralm summit pool
- >Recreation park "Ramsau-Beach"
If your four-legged friend is still looking to cool off, you will find numerous small streams and places in the region where your dog can refresh itself in the water.
The following must be observed on piste ski tours with dogs:
- The ascent and descent are at your own risk.
- Dogs must always be kept on a short lead and must not be allowed to run free - neither on the ascent nor on the descent.
- Dog excrement must be collected and disposed of properly.
Please note that dogs are generally not allowed on the ski slopes and cross-country ski trails in Schladming-Dachstein.
The cross-country ski trails in Sölktal are an exception - here you can take your dog with you, but it is compulsory to keep them on a lead.
