Family hiking trails & themed paths in Schladming Dachstein
Child-friendly hikes, themed trails & adventure mountains with summer mountain railways – Schladming offers the perfect hiking experience for the whole family!
Nature. Hiking. Playing. Discovering
Hiking playfully, marveling, and discovering together: In Schladming-Dachstein, families can expect child-friendly hiking trails, exciting themed paths, and mountain experiences with a wow effect. Many tours are stroller-friendly, accessible by cable car, and full of surprises for young and old.
Best of themed hiking trails for children - Learn, play, marvel
→ Start at the Planai mountain station, combinable with Hopsi-Park.
The Adventure Mountains - Summer Cable Cars with Children's Program
With the Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card, many adventure mountains are accessible for free by cable car – and up there, lovingly designed adventure worlds for children await. Whether play stations, themed paths or animals: Here, nature & adventure perfectly combine for families.
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All adventure mountains offer family-friendly dining options
The majority of themed trails are stroller-friendly or have alternative routes
Hiking bus & cable cars are free to use with the summer card
For many attractions, there are stamp or collection booklets available on site
Tip: Start early to experience the mountains in a relaxed manner. Information on opening hours, trails & playgrounds can be found in your digital guest folder or at our reception.
Summer Card = Family time included
With the Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card, families benefit from numerous free services from the very first night – perfect for big and small explorers!
Highlights for families:
- One free mountain & valley ride with a cable car daily
- Free entry to swimming lakes, museums & amusement parks
- Free use of hiking buses
- Many discounts with bonus partners
Extra tip:
The weekly children's program offers plenty of free adventures – from pony riding to forest explorations, crafting, climbing, and more.
Our accommodation tips for families & small explorers
FAQ for Family Hikers
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Easy-to-walk paths like the Tree Horoscope Path in Rohrmoos, the Lake Constance Circular Path, parts of the Wild Water Path (via the forest path to the Riesachsee), as well as many themed paths on the Planai and Reiteralm are also easily manageable with a stroller.
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Planai (with Hopsi Adventure World), Reiteralm (Alles Alm), Hochwurzen (Willi the Worm), Galsterberg (Prehistoric Hiking Trail), and Hauser Kaibling (Alm Adventure) offer lovingly designed themed paths, play stations, and animal encounters – ideal for families.
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Many adventure paths are already suitable for children from 2–3 years old, e.g., Fairy Tale Path, Willi the Worm, or Hopsi Adventure World. Older children from 6 years old particularly enjoy interactive stations, puzzles, and larger circular paths.
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Yes – almost all adventure mountains have playgrounds, children's dishes in the huts, and rest areas with a view. The Planai, Reiteralm, and Rittisberg are particularly well-equipped.
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Yes – with the Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card, one mountain & valley ride per day is included. Children also ride for free, making family outings particularly flexible.
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Yes – as part of the Summer Card, there is a weekly children's program with free experiences such as pony riding, forest explorations, craft workshops, and much more.
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Appartements in Rohrmoos, around the Planai, or with hiking bus connections are ideal. Particularly family-friendly options include the Sun Lodge, the nature chalets at Gradenbach, or the Alpenrock Appartements.
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Many family trails are between 1 and 3 hours long. Shorter themed trails like the Sattelberg Nature Trail or fairy tale hikes are also suitable for younger children.
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Yes. Family hiking trails are usually wide, well-marked, and without exposed sections. For mountain tours with a cable car, sturdy footwear and adult supervision are always recommended.
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Yes. Many huts have petting animals, and on the adventure mountains like Rittisberg or Galsterberg, alpacas, ponies, and other animal encounters await.