--- title: Hiking, climbing and mountaineering around Mondsee and Irrsee url: "https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/experience/autumn/hiking-mountaineering.html" description: More than 150km hiking trails around Mondsee and Irrsee in the Salzkammergut are perfect for a holiday in Austria image: "https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/mondsee/000Canto-Imports/WandernamIrrseeHeissingerHoehe_TVBMondseeIrrseeValentinWeinhaeupl.jpg" author: Thomas Ebner date: 2025-02-04 modified: 2026-03-13 --- # Hiking, climbing and mountaineering around Mondsee and Irrsee [Close information](javascript:void(0)) IMPORTANT NOTICE: TRAIL CLOSURES / RESTRICTIONS **CLOSURE OF THE KULMSPITZ FOREST ROAD UNTIL 31 JULY 2026** The forest road to Kulmspitz is closed until 31 July 2026. Access for hikers is currently only possible via hiking trail no. 1. Kulmspitz can be reached via the mountain bike routes S350 and S306, but only via Radstatt/Almsplatzl or via Oberwang. Please note that the circular route via S350 is unfortunately not possible. **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. 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. [ © Open copyright © Foto Salzkammergut Tourismus, Kerschbaumer Katrin; Sommer am Mondsee, beim Wandern am Almkogel Close copyright ![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.](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/c/csm_PaarAlmkogelMondsee_SalzkammergutTourismusKerschbaumerKatrin_b9fd264511.jpg "Foto Salzkammergut Tourismus, Kerschbaumer Katrin; Sommer am Mondsee, beim Wandern am Almkogel") Mountaineering ----------------- Our mountains ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/experience/autumn/hiking-mountaineering.html) [ © Open copyright © Hiking break at lake Irrsee ©Valentin Weinhaeupl Close copyright ![A woman and a man are standing at the lake with their hiking sticks, with view across the lake](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/d/csm_Wandern-_Valentin-Weinhaeup_7604a6cbf2.jpg "Hiking break at lake Irrsee ©Valentin Weinhaeupl") Hiking --------- Our hiking trails ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/hiking/hiking-tours.html) [ © Open copyright © Mondsee view ©www.mondsee.at Close copyright ![Panorama view across lake Mondsee and the mountains](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/d/csm_4-Berge-3-Seen_7f5b06ebdc.jpg "Mondsee view ©www.mondsee.at") 4 mountains 3 lakes ---------------------- Long distance hike ](http://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/en/leisure-activities/summer/wandern-und-almen/salzkammergut-long-distance-hike.html) [ ![](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/6/csm_Wandernadeln___TVB_Mondsee-Irrsee_Responsive_1140x641_291af72815.jpg) Collect our digital hiking pins ---------------------------------- go hiking! ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/hiking/summit-lynx-wandernadeln-en.html) [ ![](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/5/csm_Themenwege_8d511576d9.jpg) Our learning paths ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/experience/autumn/hiking-mountaineering/artikel/detail/8995/themed-trails-mondsee.html) © Open copyright © Hirschsteig mount Drachenwand © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright ![Dangerous mountain path to mount Drachenwand.](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/f/csm_Hirschsteig___TVB_Mondsee-Irrsee_Responsive_750x422_ab605b830f.jpg "Hirschsteig mount Drachenwand © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") Important information decent via ferrata ------------------------------------------- Play video 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. [Video](//www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8Cza5Vx4hM "The YouTube video will open in a new window.") 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! [continue reading ](javascript:void())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](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Verena Helminger") Via ferrata Dragonwall ------------------------- Climbing ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/experience/autumn/hiking-mountaineering/oesterreich-tour/detail/100139/via-ferrata-dragonwall.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Verena Helminger Close copyright Guided hikes ============ [ ![Mountain guide Herbert Benedik](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Herbert Benedik") guided hikes ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/experience/autumn/hiking-mountaineering/oesterreich-poi/detail/430024342/mountain-guide-herbert-benedik.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Herbert Benedik Close copyright [ ![gruppenfoto-almkogel-salzkammergut-berge_ergebnis.jpg](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Urheber: Siegfried Pialek Copyright: Siegfried Pialek") hiking guide ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/experience/autumn/hiking-mountaineering/oesterreich-poi/detail/430039397/siegfried-pialek-mountain-emotions-wanderfuehrer-outdoortrainer-fuer-achtsame-naturerlebnisse.html) © Open copyright © Urheber: Siegfried Pialek Copyright: Siegfried Pialek Close copyright [ ![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.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Annegret Ritzinger") Austria Guide ](https://mondsee.salzkammergut.at/en/experience/autumn/hiking-mountaineering/oesterreich-poi/detail/430015173/annegret-ritzinger-austria-guide.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Annegret Ritzinger Close copyright