Photo: Christine Höflehner

Hopsiland Planai

Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl, Styria

On the World Championship mountain Planai, "Hopsi is loose"! Since 1982, Hopsi, the World Championship mascot, has been the great hero for young guests. High up on the Planai is his home: "Hopsiland". Hopsiland is easily accessible with the 10-person Planai main cable car. Right next to the mountain station is the first playground. Swings, slides, a shady sandpit, and comfortable seating invite you to linger. This area also forms the starting point for Hopsiland. Over a total of approximately 4 kilometers, two varied themed trails lead through Hopsiland and offer diverse opportunities for discovery. Themed circular trails: Hopsi's Homeland and Hopsi's World Tour Water playground Marble runs Climbing stations Swings, slides Movement stations Free inclined lift Hopsi Express Stroller-friendly Already at the valley station, you will be greeted by Hopsi the rabbit, who invites you to his children's land, Styria's highest playground. Perhaps you'll be lucky and catch one of the six Hopsi gondolas for the ascent? That would be fun! On the mountain, Hopsi shows you his many fun play stations. And he knows the most beautiful and greatest ways to explore the Planai and its nature! From the marble run to the Schladminger Kristall The stroller-friendly circular trails are each 2 km long, one of which starts at the mountain station of the Planai cable car. Along the route and thus in Hopsi's footsteps, swings, slides, climbing elements, a three-part marble run, and a separate "water world" with a pond and newly built channels await. Cooling off on hot summer days is guaranteed! One of Hopsi's favorite stations is the oversized wooden snow groomer: because even on summer days, he likes to think about winter on the Planai - logical, right? Right next door, the former Dachstein gondola invites you to slide, play, and climb. Hopsi's Water World including Gold Panning Station "Welcome to the Wild West" is the motto at the "Rabbit Creek" station in the Märchenwiese area. A tipi is available here for climbing, romping, and sliding, which even has an integrated marble run. From there, you can best observe what's happening at the gold panning station. In the Saloon, you can buy bags with gold or gemstones, which can then be washed out there. If you want to do a few rounds on your bike in the adjacent Bike Area, you can also rent one on site in the Saloon. High up at the North Pole The eight-meter-high play station "North Pole" has a lot to offer: a themed marble run extends over several levels - and while the marble rolls, you go back down a fun slide.