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Traunstein summit cross – Gmundner Hut loop from Traunsee

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Austria

Upper Austria

Salzkammergut

Traunstein summit cross – Gmundner Hut loop from Traunsee

Hard

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581

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Traunstein summit cross – Gmundner Hut loop from Traunsee

07:21

10.8km

1,220m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.67 km for 85 m

After 1.87 km for 2.46 km

After 6.63 km for 2.31 km

After 9.06 km for 85 m

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Lainau Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Borrowing tunnel

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2.37 km

Kleiner Sulzkogel

Highlight • Natural Monument

A good part of the way has already been accomplished, but the climb is still challenging!

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2.59 km

Naturfreunde-Steig Ladder Passage (Traunstein-Laudachsee Nature Reserve)

Highlight • Climb

Inexperienced hikers can secure themselves at this point with a via ferrata set. Although I do not recommend the Naturfreunde-Steig for inexperienced hikers!

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3.33 km

Hohe Rast

Viewpoint

5.24 km

It's a great mountain, varied, demanding, not to be underestimated, with great views of the Traunsee, I like this mountain very much. Already climbed 85 times. There are 3 marked climbs. A total of 6 climbs.

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5.25 km

View of Traunsee and the Traunstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful view of the lake and the Dachstein

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5.74 km

Gmundner Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Cozy hut with good food and a very nice landlady. The camps are surprisingly comfortable, but there are no showers and only one (bio) toilet and one sink with only cold water. Perfect location for great sunsets/sunrises!

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6.36 km

Traunstein Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Wide view to the Salzkammergut, as well as wonderful views of Gmunden, Ebensee, etc

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6.59 km

Rock Window (Fenster) on Naturfreundesteig

Highlight • Natural Monument

After a rock climb, it is surprisingly above one: the rock gate. The passage of the window is another highlight of the climb. The window is about 120 meters below the summit of the Traunkirchner Kogel.

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

2.10 km

2.05 km

1.65 km

124 m

Surfaces

6.33 km

1.97 km

1.01 km

708 m

649 m

122 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,620 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Comments

August 12, 2025,Traunstein

This challenging tour initially leads high above the Naturfreundesteig, a varied and at times exposed climb with breathtaking views. The upper section of the trail demands full concentration – surefootedness and a head for heights are essential. After a well-deserved rest at the summit, the descent begins via the Hernlersteig, which is also steep and technically challenging. The combination of …

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December 26, 2022,Traunstoa, alle Jahre wieder😁

Every year not only the Christ child comes 👼 but also an ascent to the Traunstein.
This mountain is just awesome.
As an ascent I choose the Naturfreundesteig, but before that I explored the Miesweg, a beautifully landscaped trail just above Lake Traunsee.
The weather is sunny🌤 and unusually warm.
The TVN climb is well insured with ropes and ladders …

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October 29, 2021,Traunstein - Wächter des Salzkammerguts

The day before in Vienna, at the graduation celebrations 👨‍🎓👨‍🎓 my sons in suits and ties,
I switch to hiking adjustment today,
with my buddy again
The guardian of the Salzkammergut can be seen from afar, its cliffs plunge almost vertically over 1200 meters into the deepest lake in Austria. It is hard to imagine that there are climbs through …

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August 8, 2025,Fordernde Bergtour auf den Traunstein, HS Aufstieg, Abstieg über NFS.

The tour starts at the Traunstein parking lot (PP) turnaround point. Beware of the high parking fee of €25 per day! Two-wheelers are free, so arrive by motorcycle. We climbed at 6 a.m. via the Hernlersteig, which is quite challenging and takes just under three hours. We then hiked over to the Traunstein summit cross. Afterward, we hiked over to …

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August 30, 2024,Bergtour Traunstein

Ascent via the Naturfreundesteig
Descent via Hans Hernlersteig
👌the entire mountain tour in the shade 🔝
starting at 6:00 a.m. from 🅿️

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June 10, 2023,Traunstein mit Überraschung

There was a special highlight on the last day of the Salzkammergut trip. We met Mr. Jacek via ferrata and went up the Traunstein with him, a great mountain 😃 shortly after 6am we took the shuttle bus to the starting point of the Hernlersteig. From here it goes to the junction to the Kaltenbachwildnis, because we have planned an …

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