Hike through the Tor

From the Bachlalm hike down towards Schaidlalm until a forest road branches off to the left. Follow the Alpine Club Trail No. 671, which leads through beautiful alpine pastures. The forest road, at the foot of Marstein, passes a crystal-clear mountain stream until you reach a fork. There, take the path uphill towards the Dachstein South Wall Hut. After about 1.5 hours, you reach the Dachstein South Wall Hut; follow the signs further towards Torboden. Below the "Dachstein Triad" - Hoher Dachstein, Mitterspitz, and Torstein – the route leads towards Torboden. Up to there, the path goes over a wide scree and rubble basin. Between large boulders and rubble, the Perner Trail No. 617 winds through the wild landscape. The path through this scree basin is easily walkable and marked by red-white-red painted stones. Immediately before the "Tor" follows a steep 30-minute ascent to the distinctive rock gap. The tour name derives from the Torstein. This is the highest point of the tour. From here, you can already see the Sulzenhals and the Rötelstein.
It then continues over the lower Windleger basin towards Sulzenhals. Over the Sulzenhals, you reach the Sulzenalms (Wallehen and Krahlehen huts). Via the "old Sulzenalmen trail" it goes back to Filzmoos.

Sudden Weather Changes, Rapid Temperature Drops, Thunderstorms, Wind, Fog, and Snowfields These are objective dangers and require appropriate behavior while hiking. Hut hosts are experienced mountain experts and can provide valuable advice about the weather and trail conditions. Inadequate equipment, overestimation of one’s abilities, carelessness, poor fitness, and misjudgment can lead to critical situations.

In case of thunderstorms: Avoid summits, ridgelines, and fixed-rope sections at all costs.

A good backpack is helpful, and for routes in alpine terrain, a hat, gloves, a good jacket, and pants are essential basic equipment. Sturdy, waterproof footwear, sunglasses, sun protection, and plenty of fluids are also crucial. A flashlight, map material, knife, and a small first aid kit should always be part of your gear.

GPS Data and Orientation Aids

Available GPS data – like hiking maps – are only intended as orientation aids, as they can never fully represent the exact layout or detail of a trail in reality. Especially in potentially dangerous areas, it is essential to make decisions based on the actual conditions on site regarding whether and how to proceed.

In case of emergency, please call:

140 – for alpine emergencies – valid throughout Austria 112 – European emergency number / GSM emergency service

Black route - this should only be undertaken by experienced hikers with a mountain guide. Surefootedness and a head for heights are prerequisites for this route.

NO DOGS ALLOWED:

On hiking trail #671 from Bachlalm towards Neustadtalm there is an absolute NO DOGS ALLOWED rule.

Coming from Eben:

Take the Tauern Autobahn A10 and exit at Eben. Turn left towards Filzmoos. After 11 km, you will reach a roundabout. Take the first exit (direction Hachau / Ramsau am Dachstein). Follow the road for about 5 km until you reach the Dachsteinruhe parking area.

Coming from Ramsau am Dachstein:
Follow Ramsauerstraße (Ramsau Ort) heading west, towards Filzmoos / Rössing, staying on the main road through Ramsau. Follow the signs for “Bachlalm.” After a few minutes, you will reach the Bachlalm turn-off on the right, while the free “Dachsteinruhe” parking area is on the left.

By Train:
Nearest train stations: Eben im Pongau or Radstadt (on the Salzburg – Bischofshofen – Schladming – Graz line). From Salzburg main station, regular trains (approx. every hour) go in that direction. The journey takes around 1 hour.

By Bus or Taxi:
From Eben im Pongau or Radstadt, take bus line 521 directly to Filzmoos (approx. 20–30 minutes). Taxis are also available at the station if you prefer a direct ride.Tip: Buses are not very frequent, so it's best to check the schedule in advance at www.oebb.at

With the Fidibus Summer:
From Hotel Neubergerhof, the Fidibus Summer (hiking bus) takes you from Neuberg to Filzmoos, stopping at the “Abzweigung Bachlalm” bus stop. Click here for the timetable.

 The Bachlalm is continue with the paid shuttle bus.

You can get a hiking map (Euro 5,50) or overview map (Euro 2,00) with information about this tour at the Filzmoos Tourist Information Office.

KOMPASS Hiking Map 031 “The Dachstein, Ramsau, Filzmoos” – 1:25,000 (Highly detailed, weatherproof paper. Ideal for planning and for use on the go.)

If you’re lucky, you can see many chamois and even ibex.