Summer Holidays on the Mountain high above Schladming
HOLIDAYS in Schladming - ABOVE THE CLOUDS
Our ****Hotel Planaihof lies at 1820 meters above sea level, just below the summit of the Planai in Schladming-Dachstein. In this gloriously peaceful setting, guests are treated to one-of-a-kind panoramas of the Dachstein massif and the Niedere Tauern range.
The healthy mountain air also adds to the rejuvenating effects of a summer holiday spent with us in this idyllic alpine location.
Summer on the Planai
The Planaihof is the ideal base for hikes, walks, and all kinds of sporting activities in the mountains. Hopsiland Planai as well as Bikepark Schladming are both located right next to our Hotel Planaihof. Take time to discover the abundant nature, fascinating attractions, and beautiful landscapes of the Schladming-Dachstein region for yourself!
To make planning even easier for you, we have put together a number of our favorite hiking tours along with valuable hiking tips.
No such thing as bad weather at the Planaihof
Rain has its bright side too, helping nature grow. Without it, the area around the Planaihof wouldn’t be near as beautiful. So if the sun doesn’t shine, spend a cozy afternoon playing games in our winter garden. We provide a selection of board games in our games corner.
Or treat yourself to a pleasant time-out in our small-yet-exquisite sauna area. A gondola ride down to Schladming for a shopping expedition is, of course, a good choice in any weather. Our region also offers a number of excellent all-weather excursion destinations.
Mountain bIKING WHERE IT MAKES MOST SENSE --> ON A MOUNTAIN
Avid bikers will find the challenges they crave on the downhill courses. The Planai offers bike trails for all ability levels. But downhilling isn’t the only source of excitement for bikers – laid-back cyclists and e-bikers will also discover a variety of routes certain to appeal to them. Guests bringing their own e-bikes can charge them here at the Planaihof and park them in our garage. Please note, however, that bike transport by gondola is subject to an additional fee.
Mountain Bike Park Schladming
Right by the mountain station of the lifts, you will also find the starting point of Bikepark Planai, featuring 40 km of downhill trails for pros and noobs alike:
- easy bike trails: e.g. Bike Area/400, Flowline, Fairy Trail
- intermediate
bike trails: e.g. Rookie Downhill, Downtown Line
-
difficult
bike trails: e.g. 99 Jumpline, Pro Downhill, Downhill Advanced
- extremely difficult bike trails: e.g. Jack Lumber Trail, World Cup Downhill
Bike School Pekoll
Schladming native Markus Pekoll is a former MTB downhill professional and, together with a team of true specialists, is there to ensure that all mountain- and e-bikers are able to safely negotiate the trails of Bikepark Schladming, experiencing the fascination of biking to the fullest! Incidentally, Bike School Pekoll is also a Bonus Partner of the Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard (guest card)!
Bike Rentals and Repairs at Bründl Bikeworld
Bründl Bikeworld at the valley station of the Planai lifts offers a wide range of bikes for rent. We suggest, even before leaving on your vacation, that you take advantage of their "Click & Reserve" service toreserve the bike you want online and also receive special discounts as our guest at Hotel Planaihof.
It'll most definitely pay off!
SUMMER OR AUTUMN card INCLUDED - THE hit FOR YOUR SUMMER VACATION
The Summer or Autumn Card is automatically included in the cost of your stay between 29 May and 2 November 2025.
The "Sommercard" (Summer Card) is available from the start of summer season until 30 September.
- free use of mountain lifts: 1 roundtrip lift ride per day
- Dachstein lifts (when you stay 2 days or longer) - gondola reservations required
- toll roads, hiking shuttles, hiking taxi etc. included, along with
- free guided hikes
The "Herbstcard" (Autumn Card) is available from 01 October until season's end
Because many services are restricted and not as many lifts are running on a full schedule as of October, there is a separate list of card benefits during the autumn. Notwithstanding, there are still numerous attractive discounts as well as free services that are certain to whet your appetite for a fall vacation in Schladming-Dachstein.
Also discover the countless swimming lakes, hiking opportunities, family programs, recreational activities and sightseeing attractions of the Schladming-Dachstein region!
Free with the Sommercard!
OUR SPECIAL PACKAGE OFFERS FOR YOUR HIKING HOLIDAY in Schladming-Planai
- All-Inclusive Hiking Week14.05.2026 - 01.11.2026
Highlights:
8 days / 7 nights
- Comfortable accommodations
- All-inclusive board
- Sommercard, sauna
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Pack lunch you can select yourself
from € 6308 days / 7 nights - All-Inclusive 5-day Hiking Package14.05.2026 - 27.06.202608.10.2026 - 01.11.2026
Highlights:
5 days / 4 nights
- Accommodation in a comfortable room
-
All-inclusive board
- Sommercard, sauna
- Pack lunch you can select yourself
from € 4405 days / 4 nights - All-Inclusive 4-day Hiking Package14.05.2026 - 27.06.202608.10.2026 - 01.11.2026
Highlights:
4 days / 3 nights:
- Accommodation in a comfortable room
- All-inclusive board
- Sommercard, sauna
- Pack lunch you can select yourself
from € 3304 days / 3 nights
free lift use for our hotel guests
The Planai lifts run daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. With the Sommercard,
every day
you get to take one roundtrip ride on the gondola for free.
Which means, you won't need a car whenever you want to go down to Schladming in the valley below!
This offer is perfect for:
- a day of swimming at Schladming aquatic center (free entrance with the Sommercard)
- strolling and shopping in Schladming (even in less-than-perfect weather conditions)
- an excursion on the public buses and shuttles to popular attractions and hiking destinations close to Schladming (free with the Sommercard)
We will be happy to share our personal tips with you once you are here.