Vacation with dog in Ramsau am Dachstein

A holiday in the mountains with your dog is a very special experience.

Ramsau am Dachstein and the Schladming Dachstein region offer everything a dog’s heart could wish for. Long walks through nature, leisurely hikes, or overhill and dale up into the mountains. A dream for animals and people. At the Landhaus Bellevue, dogs are not only allowed but they are also very welcome.

Your advantages at the Landhaus Bellevue for your holiday with your dog

Holiday flats

Dogs stay free in our holiday apartments
Holiday apartment with dog run (100 m²)

Dog friendly

Fenced dog meadow at the Lnadhaus Bellevue
Extra dog poop container
Located right on the edge of the forest

Outlet

Summer: located directly on hiking trails and MTB paths
Winter: directly on the winter hiking trails

From short walks to a multi-day tour through the alpine landscape – the Schladming – Dachstein region offers countless possibilities.

Due to the location of the Landhaus Bellevue on the edge of the forest, you can start right in the middle of nature. The hike starts right outside the door, so to speak.

The paths lead through the forest over hill and dale, past small streams and green meadows. You and your dog will enjoy it immediately. Here in Ramsau we have hikes of various lengths and levels of difficulty, because the most important thing is that everyone can enjoy them. That’s why you should adapt the tour to your and your four-legged friend’s fitness level.

We have put together some of the most beautiful routes for you.

Dogs Paradise – The Kulmberg

20. February 2024

Nur mal schnell in den Wald, oder auch etwas länger. Direkt vom Landhaus Bellevue aus.

A dream for dogs – The Rittisberg

18. February 2024

Viel Wald, viele Wiesen, kleine Bäche und einige Einkehrmöglichkeiten rund um den Rittisberg in Ramsau am Dachstein.

The “Königsetappe” – Perseverance is rewarded

17. February 2024

Die Königsetappe - eine Herausforderung. 1500 Höhenmeter, Holzstufen durch die Wildwasserklamm und zum Teil hochalpines Gelände.

Tips for your holiday with your dog in Ramsau am Dachstein

Maybe you and your four-legged friend are already real hiking professionals, but if not, we have a few tips for an unforgettable holiday in the mountains. A relaxing holiday begins with a good journey. Ramsau is easily accessible by car or train, which saves you and your dog the stress of traveling by plane.

You should note the following when entering your dog into Austria:

Carrying the EU pet passport
Microchip identification
Valid rabies vaccination (at least 21 days old)
Maximum of 5 dogs per person upon entry

Conditions for entry and re-entry of dogs

Equipment for longer hikes:

On many hikes you will pass streams and lakes where your dog can drink and cool off. Since there can be long dry spells in the high mountains, you should always have a water bottle and a folding bowl with you on longer hikes.

Leashes are mandatory almost everywhere to protect wild animals and grazing livestock. In case of doubt, the leash also protects your pet from falling on steep terrain.

If your four-legged friend is not particularly good at climbing mountains, you should have a dog backpack with you so that you can carry him for a while when he gets tired or in steep places.

You must wear a muzzle in the gondolas and public transport, so it’s best to bring your own.

Otherwise, treats and food may be necessary on longer hikes or can serve as a little motivation.

Dealing with grazing cattle and tips on behavior:

In the untouched nature of the mountains there is of course a lot of new things for furry friends to “sniff out” and discover. Situations may arise that you and your dog are not yet familiar with. This includes, for example, encounters with grazing livestock (cows, sheep or horses). So you should be prepared for that.

So if you encounter free-roaming animals during a hike, these tips can help you overcome these encounters:

Dogs, regardless of their size, attract the special attention of cattle, so keep them on a short leash and put them in the middle of the group. Prevent him from getting too close to the herd and make sure he stays calm.
Very important for your and your dog’s safety: If you notice that the cattle are becoming nervous and possibly attacking, let your dog off the leash.
Dogs are quick enough to avoid the attack, this also distracts them and allows them to move away from the “danger area”.
Please never pick up or defend the dog.
If you don’t know how your animal reacts to grazing cattle, it is advisable to avoid the alpine areas.

In general, dogs must be kept on a leash in most hiking areas and in the forest. Please always keep in mind that the wonderfully green meadows serve as food for the farm animals and it is therefore not welcome if you or your dog walk through the “food”.