Hohe Schrott, Mountain summit in Salzkammergut, Austria

Hohe Schrott is a mountain peak in the Salzkammergut that rises to 1,839 meters and is accessible via various hiking trails. The paths lead through different alpine landscapes with changing vegetation zones and views across the surrounding mountain terrain.

The Hohe Schrott lies in the Schrottkamm ridge of the Totes Gebirge, between Bad Ischl and Ebensee am Traunsee. The ridge is bounded by the valleys of the Frauenweißenbach and Gimbach to the north, the Trauntal to the west and the Rettenbachtal to the south; the line Kargraben–Nestlergruben separates it from the Schönbergkamm to the east. Marked routes 210 via the Kotalm and 220 via the Mitteralm lead up from Bad Ischl.

The summit has long served as a destination for hikers from the surrounding region, who record their visits in a peak register and share their mountain experiences. The local climbing community uses this place to keep alpine hiking traditions alive.

The hike requires good physical fitness and proper alpine equipment, especially when weather conditions change quickly as they often do in the mountains. Starting early in the day gives you plenty of time for the climb and the return journey.

The Hohe Schrott is the highest point of the Schrottkamm ridge at 1,839 m, and its summit view takes in three lakes. In winter the peak is a popular ski touring destination, reached on marked routes 210 and 220 from Bad Ischl via the Kotalm and Mitteralm.