Graukogel, Mountain summit in Bad Gastein, Austria
Graukogel is a mountain summit in the Ankogel group within the High Tauern range near Bad Gastein. Several marked trails cross its slopes, connecting lower valleys to a mountain hut where hikers rest and refuel.
The summit has served for centuries as a navigational landmark for travelers crossing alpine passes through the Salzburg region. Its position shaped trade routes across these mountains since ancient times.
Local communities celebrate mountain traditions by organizing guided walks to collect Swiss pine cones, which are used in regional culinary specialties.
The mountain offers trails suitable for hikers of various experience levels, with a hut providing services along the way. Visitors should bring appropriate gear and water, as the altitude can cause fatigue quickly.
The slopes host dense stands of Swiss pine trees whose natural compounds are said to have calming effects on those who hike through them. This alpine species gives the forest a distinctive scent that many walkers notice along the trails.
Location: Bad Gastein
Elevation above the sea: 2,492 m
GPS coordinates: 47.09731,13.17137
Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:54
Badeschloss
3.2 km
Felsentherme Bad Gastein
3.3 km
Gasteiner Wasserfall
3.2 km
St. Preimskirche Bad Gastein
3.3 km
Gasteiner Museum
3.4 km
Prossau
3.3 km
Hotel Straubinger, Bad Gastein
3.2 km
Feuersang
1.7 km
Hotel Weismayr
3.4 km
Hotel Mühlberger, Bad Gastein
3.4 km
Ehem. Kurhotel Austria
3.3 km
Hotel Mirabell-Schwaigerhaus
3.2 km
Comini Villa (Bliemhäusl)
2.9 km
Straßenbrücke, Wasserfallbrücke
3.3 km
Kurhaus Goldeck (Villa Excelsior)
3.4 km
Aufnahmsgebäude Bahnhof Bad Gastein
3.4 km
Altes Hotel Straubinger
3.2 km
Kaiser Franz Josefs Quelle, Bad Gastein
3.2 km
Wohn- und Geschäftshaus, Haus am Wasserfall
3.2 km
Wasserreservoir, Thermalwasserbehälter
3.2 km
Wasserkraftwerk Bad Gastein
3.3 km
Wohnhaus, Pfarrhof, Haus St. Rupert
3.3 km
Pfarrhof
3.3 km
Ehem. Kurmittelhaus Ankerbrotwerke
3.4 km
Kaiser Wilhelm Denkmal
3.4 km
Personalwohnhaus Bahnhof Bad Gastein
3.4 km
Altes Postamtsgebäude
3.2 km
Badeanlage, Naturdunstbad
3.2 kmVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes