© Foto Salzkammergut Tourismus, Kerschbaumer Katrin; Almkogel-Wanderung mit Blick auf den Mondsee
Ein junger Mann und eine junge Frau stehen am Gipfel vom Almkogel und blicken auf den Mondsee. Das Paar ist von hinten zu sehen. Am Bildrand ist die Drachenwand, im Hintergrund ist der Irrsee.
Ein junger Mann und eine junge Frau stehen am Gipfel vom Almkogel und blicken auf den Mondsee. Das Paar ist von hinten zu sehen. Am Bildrand ist die Drachenwand, im Hintergrund ist der Irrsee.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: TRAIL CLOSURES / RESTRICTIONS

CLOSURES / RESTRICTIONS AT KOLOMANSBERG
Kolomanskirche can be reached without any issues via the hiking trails from Panoramahotel Leidingerhof, Gasthof Fohlenhof/Camp Mondseeland, and from the Thalgau side.
All other hiking trails are currently not accessible. This includes all trails starting from Gasthof Hochserner, those passing via the Kolomanstaferl, and those coming from Sommerholz.

CLOSURE – Hiking Trail No. 9, St. Lorenz–Wartenfels
Hiking Trail No. 9 between Schwandbauer and Wartenfels is closed. The trail is blocked off with tape.

Hiking and Mountaineering

at Lake Mondsee and Lake Irrsee

150 km of hiking trails, gentle hills, striking mountains, and a truly unique panorama – the Mondsee-Irrsee region offers something for families, leisure hikers, mountaineers, and climbing enthusiasts alike.

In the northern part of the region, around Lake Irrsee, you can enjoy nature on relaxed and scenic walking paths. Further south, our mountains – Schober, Drachenwand, Almkogel, and Schafberg – are waiting to be conquered. At the summit, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views.

© Foto Salzkammergut Tourismus, Kerschbaumer Katrin; Sommer am Mondsee, beim Wandern am Almkogel
Ein junges Paar sitzt auf einem Felsen und sieht sich in die Augen. Im Hintergrund sieht man die Drachenwand und den Mondsee. Neben der Frau sind Wanderstöcke und Rucksack zu sehen. Die Personen sind sommerlich gekleidet, die Sonne scheint und es sind kaum Wolken am Himmel.

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Our mountains
© Hiking break at lake Irrsee ©Valentin Weinhaeupl
A woman and a man are standing at the lake with their hiking sticks, with view across the lake

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Our hiking trails
© Mondsee view ©www.mondsee.at
Panorama view across lake Mondsee and the mountains

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© Hirschsteig mount Drachenwand © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee
Dangerous mountain path to mount Drachenwand.

Important information
decent via ferrata

The Drachenwand via ferrata is one of the most popular in the Salzkammergut. At the same time, the combination of the demanding ascent and the dangerous alpine descent makes it a very serious affair for climbers. Due to the beautiful view of the Mondsee during the ascent and on the summit, the Drachenwand via ferrata is a must-do for many via ferrata climbers.

What many do not know: once you have reached the summit, you have not yet managed the via ferrata. A descent is waiting for you, in which you have to cover a total of 650 vertical meters and in which you must not make a single mistake over a difference of 500 vertical meters.
If you make a mistake there, it can have serious consequences.
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ATTENTION!

The Hirschsteig (the only way to descend from the via ferrata) is an alpine climb of the highest level of difficulty. Surefootedness and a head for heights are basic requirements for starting on the via ferrata!

 

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Unfortunately, climbers die every year on the descent. The main reason is overconfidence, the thought "I have already done the via ferrata, nothing else can stop me ...", poor condition and lack of equipment. Please spare our operations organizations, especially the great volunteer members of the mountain rescue service in Mondseeland, from these stressful operations.

Please estimate at least 4 hours for your tour. Last access to the via ferrata is 5 hours before sunset. Do not undertake the tour when it is wet.

The via ferrata is not suitable for children under the age of 14 or beyond that without sufficient alpine experience!

Klettersteig Drachenwand

Via ferrata Dragonwall

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Mountain guide Herbert Benedik
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Annegret Ritzinger - Austria Guide in Unterach am Attersee: The picture shows a stone statue depicting a man. The statue is located on a square surrounded by several buildings with traditional architecture. A church tower is visible in the background.
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