approx. 240 m ascent · 5.0 km
Polsterluckenrunde
Running and walking route H1, green waymarks
Starts at the hotel
Running, Nordic walking, hiking, snowshoeing – starting right outside the door
Route & Trail
Tours & Routes – Relax- & Wanderhotel Poppengut, Hinterstoder
Out on your own
From the running path along the Steyr to the Schneeofen
Whether a gentle walk in the valley or a demanding tour in the mountains: around Hinterstoder you will find the right path in every season. Explore nature on your own, or discover the loveliest places in the region together with us on our guided walks, three to five days a week.
Maps, nature guides and personal advice are available in the hiking information library at reception. To our hiking service
- 13routes and trails
- 3snowshoe tours
- 4running routes from the hotel
All year round · Starting point at the hotel
Running & Walking
Movement is life – relaxed, unhurried, a source of new energy. Hinterstoder has something special for runners, too: the Bewegungsarena (activity arena) with four signposted running and walking routes and around 33 kilometres in all, through gentle countryside against the backdrop of the mountains, along the river Steyr and past the Schiederweiher. They all start right at the hotel, and every route is GPS-measured and colour-coded.
After a long loop, cool off at the Kneipp water-treading pool with its barefoot trail and organ clock – right beside your route.
approx. 85 m ascent · 4.9 km
Stodertalrunde
Running and walking route H2, violet waymarks
Starts at the hotel
approx. 460 m ascent · 9.3 km
Flötzersteigrunde L
Running and walking route H3, turquoise waymarks
Starts at the hotel
approx. 565 m ascent · 14.3 km
Flötzersteigrunde XL
Running and walking route H4, brown waymarks
Starts at the hotel
Winter · on your own or with our hiking guide
Winter Walking & Snowshoe Tours
Discover the romantic Stodertal away from the pistes – the whole region is a paradise for winter and snowshoe walkers. Untouched landscapes, wonderful views, quiet and pure relaxation are what make it special: a winter experience close to nature, drawing your own line through the powder snow. We set out whatever the snow is doing – on snowshoes when there is enough of it, otherwise on foot along cleared paths.
Snowshoeing is quickly learned. On snowshoes you move deep into a winter world of enchantment, the thoughts of everyday life grow quiet and a feeling of familiarity and safety spreads. With every step in the snow, ordinary life falls a little further behind.
approx. 2 ½ hrs · approx. 300 m ascent
Panoramic walk Höss – Schneeofen
A high-alpine snowshoe walk in the Totes Gebirge, suitable for everyone. A leisurely climb to 2000 m with a view of the Rottal and the Dachstein – especially magical in spring.
By gondola to the middle station of the Hutterer Höss, then on the 6-seater “Höss-Express” chairlift to the top station. From there we walk on snowshoes towards the Schafkögel (2000 m), starting at the Schrocken with a glorious view of the Rottal and across to the Dachstein. We descend to the Schneeofen, a large sinkhole in the limestone that served the shepherds as a snow store in summer – a short rest in the snow, then back to the Höss top station.
By the Hössbahn cable car – two minutes by ski bus, ten minutes on foot
approx. 2 ½ hrs · approx. 300 m ascent
Alpine pasture walk Steyrsbergerreith
A leisurely family snowshoe walk from Vorderstoder up to the Steyrsbergerreith, an ancient low alpine pasture, with a view of the mountains of the Stodertal. In summer it is worth walking on to the Hutterer Almen.
The starting point is Vorderstoder. From there you walk gently on snowshoes across meadows and through snow-covered beech woods, climbing slightly towards the Wildalm, and after about an hour you reach the Steyrsbergerreith hut (not staffed in winter). A short rest with a wonderful view of the mountains of the Stodertal. The way down leads over the Wartegg straight back to the hotel.
On a guided walk by hiking bus to Vorderstoder, on your own by taxi (arranged at reception)
approx. 3 ½ hrs · approx. 400 m ascent
Mountain walk Gowilalm
A demanding snowshoe walk at the foot of the Kleiner Pyhrgas to an idyllically situated alpine pasture with a panoramic view over the Windischgarsten valley.
The starting point is Spital am Pyhrn (Oberweng). From there we walk on snowshoes, climbing gently, to the start of the Gowilalm route. The path runs mostly through forest and grows steadily a little steeper; after about an hour and a half we reach the Gowilalm with its glorious view of the Großer and Kleiner Pyhrgas – a particularly lovely pasture, an insider tip in summer and winter alike, and reachable only on foot.
On a guided walk by hiking bus to Spital am Pyhrn, on your own by car
- Snowshoes free of charge at receptionGo there
- More snowshoe routes in the Pyhrn-Priel regionOpen
- Our winter packagesGo there
Please keep an eye on the avalanche report, the weather and your equipment – most huts are not staffed in winter.
Spring to autumn
Hiking Routes
The routes in the Kalkalpen National Park and through the Totes Gebirge leave a lasting impression on nature lovers and active holidaymakers alike – and the circular walking trails around Hinterstoder give less experienced mountain enthusiasts plenty of ways to enjoy nature as well.
If you are setting out on your own, here are the signposts.
approx. 1 ¾ hrs · approx. 60 m ascent · approx. 7 km
To the Schiederweiher
The classic on our doorstep – a level path to the Schiederweiher, voted the most beautiful place in Austria in 2018, with the Großer Priel mirrored in the water.
From the hotel to the Schiederweiher and back to the hotel again – around 7 kilometres there and back. Ideal for your arrival day.
On foot from the hotel
approx. 2 ½ hrs · approx. 150 m ascent · approx. 8 km
Valley circuit Dietlgut – Polsterlucke – the banks of the Steyr
A leisurely valley walk through meadows and riverside woodland, always with a view of the Totes Gebirge, with a stop at the Dietlgut inn if you like.
Along the village circular path to the Gasthof Dietlgut, on to the Polsterlucke and back along the river Steyr to Hinterstoder.
On foot from the hotel
approx. 2 hrs · approx. 250 m ascent
Panorama circuit Hutterer Höss
Up to over 1,800 m with the Hössbahn cable car – a circular path across the alpine pastures with views as far as the Dachstein, and huts to stop at along the way.
From the top station along the panorama path towards the Schafkögel and across the Hutterer Böden back to the middle station – or take the cable car down into the valley.
By the Hössbahn cable car, a ten-minute walk from the hotel
approx. 2 ½ hrs ascent · approx. 800 m ascent
Prielschutzhaus (1,420 m)
The valley's classic hut walk – from the Polsterlucke up through the forest to the staffed mountain hut at the foot of the Großer Priel.
From the Polsterlucke steadily uphill on the marked path to the Prielschutzhaus, a rest with a view of the Priel rock faces, and back the same way.
On foot from the hotel, or by car to the Polsterlucke car park
approx. 5 – 6 hrs ascent · approx. 1,900 m ascent
Großer Priel (2,515 m)
The highest summit in the Totes Gebirge – a long, demanding mountain walk for experienced walkers with a sure foot and good stamina, best done with a night at the Prielschutzhaus.
Via the Prielschutzhaus on the marked normal route to the summit, and back the same way. An early start and settled weather are essential.
On foot from the hotel
For experienced mountain walkers only – please ask us at reception before you set out.
approx. 1 hr · approx. 50 m ascent
Steyrursprung – Baumschlagerreith
A short walk to the source of the Steyr, which emerges from the rock at the end of the valley below the Totes Gebirge – lovely in the rain, too.
From the Gasthof Baumschlagerreith at the end of the valley along the young Steyr to its source and back.
By car to the Baumschlagerreith
Good to know
- Guided hikes
- Please sign up at reception by 17:00 the day before.
- Hiking bus
- Our own hotel hiking bus takes you to the starting points of the guided tours; for other journeys we will arrange a taxi.
- Approximate figures
- Walking times and height gain are approximate figures for experienced walkers – breaks are not included.