Hiking time out at the Feuerkogel

With the almost 1,600-meter-high Feuerkogel, the Höllengebirge, which shows respectable wall falls of Wetterstein limestone on the north side, breaks off in the east above the Traun Valley. From Ebensee, the chain mountains, built up by Wetterstein limestones, can be easily reached by cable car. There are numerous hiking opportunities on this extensive high alpine pasture. In the summer months, the flower lover will find a wide variety of alpine plants here. The mountain spring even transforms the plateau into a sea of flowers. A well-marked path first leads to the viewing platform of the Alberfeldkogel with the Europe Cross, consisting of individual cubes with a stone from each EU member state. The walls break off almost vertically into the Langbath valley and the view of the Traun and Langbath lakes as well as the surrounding mountains of the Salzkammergut is overwhelming. Beyond the plateau, the paths become lonelier and you hike through the karst landscape to the Rieder Hut.
(1 night at the Rieder Hut)
Hiking: approx. 2-3 hours (approx. 5 km, ascent 440 m, descent 250 m)

At 1,765 meters, today you can experience the highest point with the overnight stay at the Rieder Hut. This small hut has been around since 1930 and is an important base on the long way over the Höllengebirge. Through the so-called Haselwaldgasse, it goes in a mostly leisurely up and down towards the Schneekogel. Past the idyllically situated (private) Vordere Spitzalm, where old foundations of long-dilapidated alpine huts can still be seen, you follow the path, which first runs flat through partly ancient trees, to the edge of the terrain. Now a rock step about 30 meters high is reached to the Ofenhöhe, but its path is well secured with wire ropes. Then follow the Kaiserweg through the karstified, pine-covered "glacier valley". During the last ice age, a small local glacier was located here, which gave this eastern part of the Höllengebirge a distinctive profile. Follow the narrow rocky path and finally come up through a small gravel cirque to the Höllengebirge plateau. If you like, you can climb the Helmeskogel in a large arc, whose summit cross has been visible for a long time. On the way to the Christophorus Hut, the eventful mountain pine labyrinth can also be visited. The view from the terrace of the hut is phenomenal, where - with a little luck - the sunset can be observed.
(1 night at the Christophorus Hut)
Hiking: approx. 3-4 hours (approx. 7,5 km, ascent 260 m, descent 490 m)

To the southern end of Lake Traunsee, into the valley to Ebensee, you can take the cable car.
The Ebensee Bay on the southern shore of Lake Traunsee offers optimal conditions for water sports enthusiasts in the warm season. During a walk through the village back to the starting point of the trip, you can witness a small spectacle and watch the surfers perform their tricks. For all those who want to spend even more time in the Salzkammergut, additional nights can be reserved; otherwise, the individual departure will take place today.