Hundstein, Mountain summit in Salzburg, Austria
Hundstein is a summit in the Schladming Tauern mountains rising to approximately 2,100 meters above sea level. The peak offers views across the surrounding valleys, with hiking routes departing from different starting points in the region.
Hundstein has served historically as a navigation marker for travelers and herders moving through the Alpine landscape. The peak shaped local routes and passage ways across this mountain region over many centuries.
Local mountain guides pass down knowledge of Hundstein's paths through generations, maintaining traditional Alpine climbing techniques and safety protocols.
A cable car reaches a station where various hiking routes to the summit begin. Depending on the route chosen, the hike takes between two and four hours, and sturdy hiking boots are important for this terrain.
The summit provides a direct view of 144 meters of vertical prominence, ranking as number 35 among the 359 peaks in the Salzburger Lungau region.
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