Scenic Hiking Trail Under Dachstein South Wall via Perner Weg

The Perner Weg trail runs beneath the Dachstein South Wall, offering expansive views and a varied landscape that includes a detour to the Raucheck and a finish at the Glösalm. A segment of the route forms part of the "Weg des Buchs" pilgrimage path, which traces the historic routes of Protestant book smugglers and hidden believers in Austria.

The trail begins at the base station of the Dachstein cable car in Schladming, proceeds past the Dachstein Südwandhütte, and continues through a narrow gate toward the Annaklettersteig and the Tor. Along the way hikers encounter the historic settlement of Naßwald, created in the late 18th century when the Catholic court of Emperor Franz II commissioned Protestant woodcutters from Gosau to open the Höllental for timber extraction. The description notes practical travel details such as a full bus from Schladming via Ramsau and the need to purchase a road toll despite climate tickets.

The route is praised for its sunny, unobstructed sections, opportunities to observe climbers on the Annaklettersteig, and the overall natural beauty of the narrow path that winds beneath the imposing mountain wall.