Summer highlights in the Schladming-Dachstein Region
Summer hotspots at Hauser Kaibling
Hiking, nature and family time
Favorite places in summer
Your summer experience at Hauser Kaibling in Styria.
Your summit moment
The summit
The very top at 2,015 meters
On Hauser Kaibling's top, you might be greeted by very special "locals": about 700 sheep graze peacefully on the mountain, giving the alpine pastures its unique romance. A selfie with mascot Wolli and your entry in the summit book make your visit a very personal experience.
Thanks to the 8-seater gondola lift and the Kaiblinggrat 8-seater chairlift, the summit is easy to reach - just a 30 minute hike separate you from the special place above everyday life. From up there, the picturesque summit ridge leads on to the Rossfeldsattel, the perfect starting point for memorable hikes to the Moaralmsee lake, the Bärfallspitze or, for the more ambitious, even the Höchstein. A summit experience that touches you - real highlights included.
In the natural idyll of Kaiblingalm
Schafsinn Lake
Feel nature with all your senses
Our SCHAFsinn barefoot trail along the reservoir lake gives you a sense of a sheep’s life, what they feel under their trotters every day, the moss, sand, forest soil, gravel, rock. You name it. Little adventurers can let off steam on the SCHAFerl jump, the SCHAF via ferrata or the fun SCHAFgeflüster.
Check out the SCHAF via ferrata. You can scramble over tree trunks, rocks, stilts – no straps or carabiners to be seen. Secure your souvenir photo at the SCHAFerl photo point before enjoying the views from the cozy resting places or treating yourself to regional delicacies on Kaiblingalm's sun terrace.
A real favorite place for the whole family - close to nature, eventful and full of sheep spirit.
Beautiful with a view
SCHAFsinn circular route
Hiking with SCHAFsinn
After a quick gondola and chairlift ride, the panoramic loop trail starts at about 1,800 meters. The hike offers two variants: For connoisseurs and families, a leisurely forest trail leads to the idyllic Kaiblingalm in around 40 minutes - even suitable for push chairs. The children's adventure trail with puzzles, motor skills and play stations provides variety along the way. The long loop (approx. 1.45 hours) delights hikers with panoramic views, an info point with a viewing bench and exciting sheep stations. The trail leads up to 1,900 meters and deeper into the main Alpine ridge - always accompanied by impressive views.
Our tip: When early summer is in full bloom (end of June to mid-July), the bright pink blooming alpine bush transforms the circular trail into a unique nature experience.
Culinary recommendation: There are refreshment stops at the Schutzhaus Kaiblingalm with homemade juices, at the TOMiziel with sun terrace, at the Krummholzhütte with roast lamb from the Ennstal lamb or at the d'Genussalm with a fantastic view of the Dachstein.
Refreshing hike
Moaralmsee
A nature jewel at Hauser Kaibling
From the mountain station of the 8-seater Kaiblinggrat chairlift, a panoramic high-altitude trail leads over gentle ridges and past the Hauser Kaibling summit at 2,015 meters, the highest point of the Schladming 4-mountain ski area. The trail continues over the Rossfeldsattel down to the idyllic Moaralmsee lake. Nestled between Bärfallspitze and Höchstein, the emerald-green mountain lake lies like a hidden treasure in the middle of the Tauern mountains. The path to the lake offers stunning panoramic views across the Enns Valley, tranquil mountain pine groves and alpine paths.
Once you reach the lake, peace and quiet reign - only the gentle babbling of the stream accompanies your rest on the shore. A destination for experienced hikers and nature lovers looking for something special. If you still have energy left, you can hike back to the mountain station via the Gumpental valley or the return route to the Rossfeldsattel.
Sheep, ponies & friends
Petting zoo
Animal moments for families
Mini ponies, donkeys, sheep, goats, mini pigs and many other animal friends await curious visitors and gentle cuddles at Hauser Kaibling - a highlight for families and little animal lovers.
Particularly unique: around 700 sheep spend the summer on the mountain, looked after by an experienced shepherd. With a bit of luck, you will come across them right around the summit - a real nature experience that can only be found on Hauser Kaibling.
Whether during a family walk, a hike or a leisurely e-bike tour - animal encounters can be perfectly integrated. Close to nature, child-friendly and memorable - that's what a family vacation in Styria is like.
