Sommerstein

Sommerstein rises to 2,308 meters in the Berchtesgaden Alps, featuring steep stone paths and sections secured with steel cables along its trails.

The mountain serves as a natural boundary within the Salzburg region, marking traditional alpine passages between different valleys since medieval times.

Local alpine huts near Sommerstein maintain the tradition of producing mountain cheese and offering traditional Austrian meals to passing hikers.

The ascent requires approximately 4 hours and 18 minutes to complete, covering 10.05 kilometers with an elevation gain of 1,119 meters.

The Riemannhaus mountain shelter sits along the trail, providing a strategic rest point before the final climb to the summit.

Location: Maria Alm

Elevation above the sea: 2,308 m

GPS coordinates: 47.45664,12.91379

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:54