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Early birds Ski touring adventures

The winter at Dachstein Krippenstein is a true paradise for all who love the backcountry ski touring adventure. In today's blog post, we take you along on three varied tours – from the marked Heilbronner Runde, to the classic ascent to Wiesberghaus, and finally to the challenging Rumpler Runde.

As a special highlight, we also want to recommend the popular early tourers ride – from 27.02.2026 until end of season held every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 am (cable car ascent only) until the end of the winter season – where the early morning magic of Dachstein Krippenstein is palpable right from the start. The perfect beginning for all early birds.

Early tourers ride

Below, we present three varied tours that let you experience the region's winter magic up close. For all ski tours, safety first!

It's ski touring timeTurn on your skins

Tip 1: Heilbronner Runde

The marked ski tour
The Heilbronner Runde takes you from the Dachstein Krippenstein mountain station, past the Dachstein-Hai and the Heilbronner-Kreuz, to the Gjaid station. With a length of approximately 4500 m, a hiking time of about 3 to 3.5 hours, and an elevation difference of 171 m, this tour is a must for all ski touring enthusiasts.

Tip: This tour can also be done as a snowshoe tour – ideal when the snow cover is a bit thinner.

WARNING: Ski touring in alpine terrain means the route is not tracked or secured/monitored! And off piste, always "Safety First"!

Ski touring

Take the early birds rideThe mountain is calling

Tour planning & safety off piste

Tour Planning & Safety in Alpine Terrain
For all sporting activities in unsecured and unmonitored terrain/off piste, careful tour planning is essential. This means:

  • Avalanche Report (LLB) Mandatory: Check the current avalanche report before every tour and incorporate it into your planning.

  • Complete Avalanche Safety Equipment: Carrying the full avalanche safety equipment – including a shovel and probe – is mandatory.

  • Personal Responsibility & Realistic Self-Assessment: Whether you're a winter hiker, snowshoer, or ski tourer, everyone is responsible for their own safety. Careful planning, appropriate equipment, and an honest self-assessment are indispensable.

Personal responsibility, careful tour planning & equipment, as well as a good self-assessment, contribute significantly to your own safety!

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