Großer Höllkogel, Mountain summit in Ebensee, Austria.
Großer Höllkogel is a mountain summit in Ebensee reaching 1,862 meters with several marked hiking routes that vary in difficulty. The paths pass through coniferous forests, alpine meadows, and rocky terrain with some steep sections.
For centuries this peak served as part of travel routes connecting salt mining operations between the Salzburg region and the Salzkammergut. Local miners and farmers regularly used the paths to move between valleys and higher elevations for seasonal work.
The mountain summit connects multiple hiking shelters, including Christophorushütte and Berggasthof Edelweiss, where visitors experience traditional Austrian mountain hospitality.
The hike to the summit takes about three and a half hours and covers roughly ten kilometers with around 540 meters of elevation gain at moderate difficulty. Weather conditions can shift quickly at altitude, so waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended.
From this summit several neighboring peaks like Katzenstein and Totengrabengupf can be reached, creating possibilities for longer multi-peak hikes. With proper planning, hikers can explore multiple mountains in a single day.
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