Türlwand-Hochwurzen Road Bike Loop

The Türlwand-Hochwurzen Loop starting from the Hauser Kaibling valley station offers 60 kilometers and 1,600 meters of elevation gain, delivering pure cycling enjoyment for road bike and gravel bike enthusiasts. Highlights include the steep switchbacks leading to the Dachstein Cable Car, panoramic views of the Dachstein Massif, and the picturesque Pichl Lake, making this tour an unforgettable experience.

The tour begins at the Hauser Kaibling valley station and leads through Weißenbach to Birnberg, continuing towards Ramsau-Rössing. Challenging but rewarding climbs take you to Ramsau Ort, where the route follows the Schildlehenstraße to the Dachsteinstraße. The final 5 kilometers to the Dachstein Cable Car valley station, the highest point of the tour, are tackled via steep switchbacks.

The return route leads through Ramsau Vorberg to Pichl, passing the picturesque Pichl Lake. The Preuneggstraße begins with a steep ascent, followed by a wooden bridge crossing and the path heading toward Rohrmoos. The route then passes through Rohrmoos, by the Tauernalm restaurant, and descends into Schladming. From there, the route continues through Untere Klaus and Lehen, ultimately returning to the Hauser Kaibling valley station.

Highlights:

Panoramic Views: Spectacular vistas of the Dachstein Massif and Schladminger Tauern.
Dachstein Glacier Cable Car: A detour to the Dachstein Glacier Cable Car is highly recommended to experience the stunning glacier world (advance gondola reservations required).
Pichl Lake: Ideal for a refreshing break surrounded by nature.
Culinary Delights: Numerous inns along the route, such as the Brückenhof or Tauernalm, offer well-deserved refreshments.

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

easy

Level of difficulty

60,2 km

Route

3:00 h

Time

1498 hm

Uphill

1494 hm

Downhill

1688 m

Highest point

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From Salzburg:
Take the A10 Tauern Motorway towards Villach and exit at Altenmarkt (Exit 63). Continue on the B320 Ennstal Road towards Liezen. Take the exit for Haus im Ennstal and follow the signs to the Hauser Kaibling valley station.

From Graz:
Take the A9 Pyhrn Motorway towards Linz and exit at Liezen. Follow the B320 Ennstal Road towards Schladming. Take the exit for Haus im Ennstal and follow the signs to the Hauser Kaibling valley station.

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The tour begins at the Hauser Kaibling valley station, passing under the main road and following Weißenbachstraße to Weißenbach bei Haus. After 1.5 km, you’ll reach the village center and turn left after the Weißenbach Bridge. The route continues uphill through Birnberg and Ramsau-Rössing to Ramsau Ort.

From Walcherhof, you follow an access road to Dachsteinstraße. Over 5 steep kilometers of switchbacks, you’ll reach the highest point of the tour: the valley station of the Dachstein Cable Car.

The return route follows the Ramsauer Landesstraße through Vorberg to Pichl. After passing under the Ennstal main road, the route leads past Pichl Lake to the Preuneggstraße. Before the toll station on Ursprungstraße, turn toward Rohrmoos and follow the trail to the Tauernalm restaurant. Descend via switchbacks into Schladming and return to the starting point via Untere Klaus and the Lehen district.

Dachstein Cable Car: Spectacular views and impressive switchbacks.
Ramsau Ort: A charming village with traditional dining options.
Pichl Lake: The perfect spot for a refreshing break.
Panoramic Views: Stunning vistas of the Dachstein Massif and Schladminger Tauern.
Schladming: A vibrant town offering a variety of culinary delights.

At Schladming train station, take bus line 900 towards Stainach-Irdning. Get off at the "Haus im Ennstal Kaiblingbahn Talstation" stop. The bus stop is located directly in front of the Hauser Kaibling valley station.

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Parking is readily available at the Hauser Kaibling valley station.

For further information, please contact us at:

Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein

Tel.: +43 3687 233 10

info@schladming-dachstein.at

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