Brandkogel

Brandkogel is a mountain summit in Tyrol standing at about 2,460 meters (8,070 feet) with steep rocky faces on multiple sides. The peak is accessed by several well-marked trails that follow different routes up the slopes.

Mountaineers have climbed and recorded their visits to this peak since the early days of Alpine exploration in the 1800s. Summit records provide a timeline of how this mountain has drawn explorers and climbers over many decades.

The area around Brandkogel shows how locals live with the mountains through seasonal celebrations and traditional ways of working the high meadows. Visitors notice how people use the slopes and valleys as part of their everyday life and livelihood.

You'll need sturdy hiking boots and a reasonable level of fitness because the paths are steep and sometimes narrow in places. Plan your visit between June and September when the snow has melted and the trails are safe to walk.

On clear days from this summit, you can see more than twenty other Alpine peaks spread across the horizon in all directions. This view helps visitors understand how this peak fits into the larger landscape of the mountain range.