Viehkogel, Mountain summit in Berchtesgaden Alps, Germany and Austria
The Viehkogel rises to 2158 meters above sea level, marking the border between Bavaria in Germany and Salzburg in Austria within the Steinernes Meer plateau.
The mountain paths around Viehkogel developed from ancient trade routes connecting the Bavarian and Austrian settlements through the Berchtesgaden Alps during medieval times.
Local mountain guides maintain traditional knowledge of Viehkogel's paths, sharing navigation techniques and weather interpretation methods with visiting mountaineers.
Hikers reach Viehkogel's summit through a marked trail from Kärlingerhaus refuge, requiring approximately 1.5 hours of climbing over 520 meters of elevation gain.
The Funtensee lake near Viehkogel recorded Germany's lowest temperature at -45.9°C due to its position in a natural cold air basin.
Location: Maria Alm
Location: Schönau am Königsee
Elevation above the sea: 2,158 m
GPS coordinates: 47.48796,12.93145
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:49
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