Erlakogel, Mountain summit in Ebensee, Austria

Erlakogel is a mountain summit above Ebensee in the Austrian Salzkammergut region, rising to around 5,167 feet (1,575 meters). From the top, several lakes and valleys are visible, including the Traunsee directly below.

The name "Schlafende Griechin" (Sleeping Greek Woman) for the mountain's silhouette has been documented in local legends since the 1930s. Seen from the west shore of the Traunsee at Altmünster and Traunkirchen, the outlines of Erlakogel and Gasselkogel resemble the profile of a reclining woman, with the summit read as her nose and the hands folded on her stomach.

The Erlakogel is known among locals as a viewpoint from which several of the Salzkammergut lakes can be seen at once. Hikers often use the summit as a destination for day walks departing from the villages below.

The most common route starts from Rindbach and climbs through forest with steep sections all the way to the top. Sturdy hiking boots and good physical condition are recommended, as the trail does not flatten out much along the way.

From the west shore of the Traunsee, at Altmünster or Traunkirchen, the outlines of the Erlakogel and the neighbouring Gasselkogel look like the profile of a reclining woman, which is why locals call the mountain "Schlafende Griechin" (Sleeping Greek Woman). The name is documented in local legends since the 1930s, and today the Erlakogel summit is often read as her nose.