Waterfall – Großer Sonnstein Summit loop from Traunkirchen
Waterfall – Großer Sonnstein Summit loop from Traunkirchen
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Waterfall – Großer Sonnstein Summit loop from Traunkirchen
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9.11km
690m
Hiking
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 22, 2026
Tips
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 1.62 km for 604 m
After 3.10 km for 109 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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409 m
Ancient stone steps at Siegesbach
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471 m
Path to Sonnstein
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633 m
Waterfall
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1.83 km
Sonnstein Hut with views over Lake Traunsee
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The Sonnstein Hut was built between 1966 and 1968. At that time, tons of building materials were carried up the mountain on foot by helpers. The material cable car has only been in existence since 1979 and supplies the house with food and drinks.
I always stop at the hut for a short rest. For a snack or a cool drink in summer. From the tiny terrace you can enjoy a wonderful view across Lake Traunsee to the striking Traunstein. It is not possible to stay overnight in the hut.
The quickest way to reach the Sonnstein Hut is from the Siegesbach settlement south of Traunkirchen. From Ebensee you should expect a walking time of 2 ½ hours. The steep climb from Ludleben through the summit flank up to the hut requires surefootedness. It takes about 5 minutes from the hut to reach the summit of the Kleiner Sonnstein with its beautiful wooden cross.
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Summit of Kleiner Sonnstein — View over Lake Traunsee
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Walking time: approx. 1.25 hours.
Highest point: 923 m
Path no.: 1
Starting point: Federal highway 145 in Siegesbach
Refreshments: Sonnsteinhütte of the Traunkirchen mountain rescue service (open daily from Easter to the end of October on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from the start of the holidays in July and August. Tel. No. 0664/3698389)
Special feature: panoramic view over the Traunsee region into the foothills of the Alps; Impressive summit cross with a figure of Christ by Josef Moser
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3.18 km
Großer Sonnstein Summit
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5.17 km
Ebensee Parish Church
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The church was built by Michael Prunner between 1727 and 1729 and a tower was added in the southern choir corner in 1841. In 1911 the church was massively expanded, but only the choir remained from the original baroque church. The frescoes were painted between 1932 and 1933 by Karl Reisenbichler.
More information here: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pfarrkirche_Ebensee_am_Traunsee
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8.60 km
View of Traunkirchen and Traunstein
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9.11 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.79 km
2.24 km
1.97 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.61 km
3.02 km
828 m
183 m
182 m
153 m
135 m
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Elevation
Highest point (990 m)
Lowest point (420 m)
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Originally we had only planned the Kleiner Sonnstein, but since there was no free parking space (at 8:00 am) we decided to start our tour from Ebensee and take the Großer Sonnstein with us.
3 adults, 3 children (8/9/11) ... Exactly a group that you normally don't want to meet 😂 …
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It was actually a really nice tour 🥰, but the wet rocks and roots, especially on the descent, turned it into a real adventure, forcing me to crawl on all fours in many …
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If you allow a little more time, the small Sonnstein is also easy to do.
Just before the summit is the construction site of the new pumped storage power plant.
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