Hiking to the Bachlalm
moderate Autumn hikes · Ramsau am Dachstein
Tour characteristics
Stamina
Technique
Tour-Infos
Distance: 5.71 km
Duration: 02:19 h
Ascent: 368 m
Descent: 368 m
Best time of year
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The tour
The alpine meadow below the Bachlalm is home to the cute marmots. The little animals are used to humans and can be fed with carrots and seeds. Please do NOT feed the animals with sweets. Be aware that the animals are wild and as rodents they can bite well. In order not to frighten them, you should aproach them very carefully.
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More information
Turn-by-turn directions
From the parking lot, cross the road in the direction of the bus stop and follow the asphalt road uphill to the right. After about 50 minutes you will reach the alpine meadows. On the left side is the Schaidlalm (not staffed) and on the right side the meadow where the marmots live. Continue along the road until you reach the fork, turn left and after 300 meters you will reach the Bachlalm.
Equipment
Hiking clothes, Light hiking boots
Author’s recommendation
Language corner: The marmots are in German language called "Murmeltier", however in local dialect they are called Manggei or Mankei.
Tips, hints and links
In high summer you can use the hiking bus from the bus stop Dachsteinruhe to the Bachlalm for a fee.
Hiking map Schladming-Dachstein, 1:50.000, available in the info offices
Hiking guide Schladming-Dachstein by Herbert Raffalt (only available in German), available in the info offices.
Weather forecast
Date
Snowfall will continue into the afternoon, then the clouds will break up.
Partly sunny in the morning, gradually becoming cloudy in the afternoon.
A mixture of sunny periods and scattered snow showers.
