Hiking to the Bachlalm
Accessible by public transport- Hiking bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)
Characteristics
SkillThe tour in numbers
Level of difficulty
medium
Route
5,8 km
Time
2:20 h
Uphill
370 hm
Downhill
370 hm
Highest point
1489 m
Short hiking tour through the forest to the alpine pastures of Bachlalm - The home of the marmots.
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.
Best season
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
More information
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.
Language corner: The marmots are in German language called "Murmeltier", however in local dialect they are called Manggei or Mankei.
Bus Stop Dachsteinruhe
You can find bus schedules here
Wandererparkplatz zur Bachlalm (Hiker's parking lot Bachlalm) here
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.
Map & downloads
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What the weather will be like Ramsau am Dachstein (1137m)
Today, 13.09.2026
Partly sunny in the morning, gradually becoming cloudy in the afternoon.Morning
10°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
5%
sr.Windstärke
10 km/h
Noon
18°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
15%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Night
13°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
40%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Tomorrow, 14.09.2026
Unsettled weather with showers and sunny spells in between.Morning
12°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
80%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Noon
16°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
75%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Night
12°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
60%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Forecast
15.09.2026
8°C
21°C
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17.09.2026
8°C
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