Water experiences in Schladming-Dachstein
The most beautiful water experiences in the region – from wild waterfalls to a day at the lake.
What can I expect on hot summer days in Schladming-Dachstein?
In Schladming-Dachstein, you will experience the perfect mix of nature, movement, and refreshment. On hot days, swimming lakes like Pichl Lake, the Talbach Gorge, or the Schladming adventure pool offer welcome cooling – many of them free with the summer card.
Whether you hike through the gorge, splash around with the kids, or simply dip your feet in the icy mountain water: water is your faithful companion on this summer vacation. Or you can jump straight into one of our pools – at selected accommodations, you can enjoy exclusive bathing fun right at your doorstep.
Family-friendly swimming lakes
Highlights: Free entry with the summer card,
Family-friendly & suitable for children, playground & snack kiosk,
Large sunbathing area with shaded spots.
Free entry with the summer card, diving board & jetty, bistro & sanitary facilities.
Nature Experience Gradenbach – Water. Play. Nature.
Right by the natural chalets at Gradenbach, a small oasis of well-being awaits you:
ice-cold Kneipp water, a barefoot path, and an adventure playground with water flows, stones, and sand for building & splashing. Perfect for a break in nature with children – and for little adventurers right at the doorstep.
Gorge Experiences
Roaring waterfalls, narrow gorges, and spectacular walkways: The gorges around Schladming are true natural wonders – ideal for hot days, small adventures, and impressive photos.
Whether leisurely with children or sporty with hiking boots – each gorge tells its own story of rock, water, and time.
The most beautiful gorges in the region:
- Talbach Gorge Schladming
A short, impressive gorge path directly from the center of Schladming – also ideal with children. Illuminated in the evenings. - Silberkarklamm (Ramsau am Dachstein)
The most spectacular gorge in the region with wooden walkways, waterfalls, and dining options. - Riesach Falls & Wild Water Path in Rohrmoos
The largest waterfall facility in Styria with a high alpine connecting path – impressive, wet, and sporty.
📌 Tip:
All gorges are accessible with the Schladming-Dachstein summer card either for free or at a reduced rate.
Sturdy footwear is recommended!
Best of Mountain Lakes
Our 5 personal favorite lakes for nature lovers, photographers, and mountain hikers around Schladming
- Giglach Lakes at 1,900 meters above sea level, surrounded by imposing peaks, starting point: Ursprungalm or Giglachseehütte
- Spiegelsee on the Reiteralm – the Dachstein photo motif, perfect for family hikes
- Moaralmsee – a quiet insider tip at Hauser Kaibling, a small, mystical lake nestled in a tranquil alpine landscape
Our accommodations with pool or natural swimming pond
FAQ Water Experiences
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Many swimming lakes – such as Pichl Lake, Aich Leisure Lake, or Ramsau Beach – can be used for free or at a significantly reduced rate with the Schladming-Dachstein summer card.
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Families appreciate the shallow entry at Pichl Lake, the play areas at Ramsau Beach, or the natural water spots at the Gradenbach adventure playground. The Talbach Gorge is also ideal for little explorers.
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In many areas, dogs are welcome – for example, while walking through the Talbach Gorge (leash required) or on hikes to mountain lakes like the Spiegelsee or the Giglach Lakes.
At the swimming lakes like Pichl or Aich, there is usually a ban on dogs – but there are often nearby alternatives at streams or rivers. Please pay attention to signage! -
Mountain lakes like the Spiegelsee or the Giglach Lakes invite you to enjoy and dip your feet – classic swimming is usually too cold and not intended.
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The Talbach Gorge is particularly family-friendly and can be reached directly from Schladming. The Silberkarklamm is also manageable with older children – sturdy footwear is recommended.
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Yes, selected accommodations like the Sun Lodge or from summer 2025 the Chalets Coburg and the Alpine Club offer pools. At the Naturchalets am Gradenbach, there is a Kneipp facility with a water play area right at the door.
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A towel and possibly a change of clothes for children are sufficient. Barefoot walking is explicitly encouraged – the access is child-friendly and flat.
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Yes, adventure pools like the Schladming adventure pool or the GrimmingTherme in Bad Mitterndorf offer weather-independent water fun for young and old.