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Welcome Dogs at Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming

A holiday where two- and four-legged guests feel equally at home. A warm welcome to our dog-friendly hotel in the heart of Schladming!

Holidays are best when the whole family is together – including your dog. As a Welcome Dogs hotel, we make sure your four-legged companion enjoys a truly comfortable stay. With genuine warmth, local charm and an eye for detail, we create pet-friendly holidays in the middle of the Alps.

Your dog is welcome for just € 30 per night. Simply add the Welcome Dogs extra during the booking process.

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Services for holidays with your dogs in Schladming

What to keep in mind

Dogs are not just tolerated here – they’re truly welcome! Your four-legged friend can accompany you in many areas of our hotel:

Guest rooms
Lobby
Bar

Please understand that, for hygiene and safety reasons, dogs are not permitted in the following areas:

Restaurant
Pools
Spa area
Spa garden

What to keep in mind

Regional guidelines for dogs and their owners

Please keep your dog on a lead at all times in the hotel
Dogs must wear a lead and a muzzle on cable cars and public buses
Dogs are not allowed on ski slopes or cross-country trails
Please use dog waste bags and dispose of them in the designated bins
A lead is required throughout the region – including on hiking trails

Thank you for being considerate of others!

Parks & Places

Dog-walking delights right here in Schladming:

Ennsweg – the perfect walk just outside the hotel
Schladming dog meadow – a great spot for off-lead fun

Your dog is welcome on a lead at the following lakeside leisure areas (but not in the water):

Donnersbach recreation area
Donnersbachwald recreation area
Irdning recreation area
Gipfelbad Riesneralm
Ramsau Beach leisure park

Respectful behaviour around grazing livestock

Staying safe on alpine pastures

Livestock can feel threatened by dogs – extra caution is essential
Plan your route to avoid grazing areas whenever possible
Always keep your dog on a short lead – never attached to your body
Keep a safe distance from animals; avoid barking or chasing
If cattle approach aggressively: let your dog off the lead immediately – this protects you
Never pick up or defend your dog

Bringing your dog onto alpine pastures is at your own risk.

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Tips from Franzi & Lila

Our experts on two and four legs

Lila is our feel-good manager, cuddle expert and professional walker. Together with her dog mum Franzi – our administrative assistant at the hotel – she regularly sets out to explore the region. The two of them know the best routes for relaxed walks and little adventures, all starting just outside the hotel door.

Enns Loop

A peaceful walk through nature

Distance: 6.1 km
Duration: 1:30 h
Ascent: 25 m
Descent: 25 m

A gentle, flat loop along the River Enns – perfect for relaxed dog walks. The trail leads over meadows and gravel paths, offering lovely views of the surrounding mountains. Walkable year-round and starting right in the centre of Schladming.

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Stoderzinken

For experienced two- and four-legged hikers

Distance: 7.09 km
Duration: 4:00 h
Ascent: 1134 m
Descent: 43 m

A challenging summit tour reaching 2,048 m, offering breathtaking views and rich historical significance. This scenic route is suited only to sure-footed hikers and fit, mountain-experienced dogs. The trail starts in Göbming.

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Windel-Wagerl Trail

A short loop with stunning views

Distance: 1.4 km
Duration: 00:40 h
Ascent: 67 m
Descent: 67 m

A family-friendly circular walk on the Reiteralm – also suitable for pushchairs. Along the way, you'll find adventure stations, resting spots and breathtaking panoramic views. Perfect for families and relaxed high-altitude dog walks.

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Theme Trail: "Wilde Wasser"

A true nature adventure

Distance: 16.7 km
Duration: 5:45 h
Ascent: 700 m
Descent: 380 m

From the Talbach Gorge to the Riesachsee lake: the Wilde Wasser theme trail impresses with waterfalls, gorges and alpine variety. Perfect for active human-dog teams with good stamina and a sense of adventure.

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Untertal Scenic Tour

Leisure hiking with views

Distance: 10 km
Duration: 3:00 h
Ascent: 260 m
Descent: 260 m

A varied circular trail through the Rohrmoos Untertal. Wooded paths, gentle streams and moorland landscapes make this a delightful route. Ideal for relaxed hikers and curious dogs who love to explore nature at a leisurely pace.

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To the Schwarzensee

Waterfalls meet alpine charm

Distance: 8.2 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Ascent: 100 m
Descent: 100 m

From the Breitlahn Hut, an easy path winds through forests and meadows to the romantic Schwarzensee. Along the way: waterfalls, alpine roses and lovely picnic spots – a true highlight for nature lovers and their dogs.

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Salza Waterfall Tour

A short walk with a big wow

Distance: 4.89 km
Duration: 1:16 h
Ascent: 185 m
Descent: 185 m

A circular hike starting from St. Martin am Grimming to the impressive Salza Waterfall. Especially refreshing in summer – a wonderful outing for both dogs and their humans.

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Planai Panorama Tour

Scenic views for every paw

Distance: 2.23 km
Duration: 0:37 h
Ascent: 34 m
Descent: 34 m

This circular trail on the Planai offers stunning panoramic views and is easily manageable with a pushchair or small dogs. Highlight: the charming Planai Seelein – a perfect spot to pause and enjoy the alpine air.

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