Großer Donnerkogel, Mountain summit in Gosau, Austria
Großer Donnerkogel rises to 2054 meters and belongs to the Gosaukamm range, a limestone mountain chain running between Upper Austria and Salzburg. The route climbs via ferrata with two sections that ascend 400 meters over steep rock faces.
The name comes from local residents who observed frequent thunderstorms gathering around the summit during summer months. This name has persisted through generations and continues to shape the mountain's identity today.
The summit sits within the UNESCO World Heritage site Hallstatt-Dachstein Salzkammergut, attracting visitors who want to explore Alpine limestone landscapes. The region has shaped how people imagine Austrian mountain terrain should look.
Visitors typically use the Gosaukammbahn cable car to Gablonzer Hütte as the starting point for climbing. The route is demanding and requires sure footing and a head for heights.
A vertical steel ladder about 40 meters long, known as Jacob's Ladder, connects the Kleiner and Großer Donnerkogel peaks through an exposed passage. This ladder forces climbers to navigate one of the most thrilling and intimidating sections of the route.
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