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Summit view with a view of the Drachenwand hiking trail to the Schafberg in St. Wolfgang on Lake Wolfgangsee

Hiking up the Schafberg in St. Wolfgang on Lake Wolfgang

October 12, 2026 | Eli | , , , ,
For Shaggy and me, at the end of September, we went to the Schafberg mountain in beautiful weather – starting at the Schafbergbahn valley station. Summer is now officially over and now it’s also time to get back to work.
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Featured image: Crossing the Katergebirge mountains by public transport – 4 peaks in Bad Ischl in the Salzkammergut

Katergebirge traverse using public transport – 4 peaks in Bad Ischl in the Salzkammergut

18 September 2026 | Eli | , , , ,
This was by far one of the most wonderful hikes I have ever done. The Katrin mountain range traverse in Bad Ischl with 4 peaks: Katrin, Elferkogel, Hainzen and Roßkopf – descent via the
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Featured image for the hike up the Hohe Mauer in Scharnstein incl. Scharnsteiner Spitze & Scharnsteiner Blick

Walk up the Hohe Mauer in Scharnstein incl. Scharnsteiner Spitze & Scharnsteiner Blick

11 September 2026 | Eli | , , ,
In mid-August, amidst an autumnal atmosphere, Shaggy and I headed up to the Hohe Mauer. Mid-August and already autumn? Yes, unfortunately! The hot temperatures in the summer brought nature
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Ridge to the summit featured image 5-summit hike up the Brunnkogel via Lake Taferlklaussee

5-peak hike to the Brunnkogel via the Taferlklaussee

4 September 2026 | Eli | , , , ,
For me it was time once again to climb the Brunnkogel, and this time too I chose my favourite route – namely the 5-peak circuit. The 5-peak circuit includes
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Summit cross of the Kleiner Schönberg: Hike up the Kleiner Schönberg with a view of Lake Traunsee

Walk up the Kleiner Schönberg with a view of Lake Traunsee

14 August 2026 | Eli | , , , ,
In July, Shaggy and I headed back up to the little Schönberg right next to the Traunstein with a view of Lake Traunsee. 🏞️ The trip is ideal for anyone looking for a
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Featured image Traunstein - Hike up the guardian of the Salzkammergut

Traunstein – Hike up the Guardian of the Salzkammergut

7 August 2026 | Eli | , , , ,
For me it was the first time up the Traunstein (via the Naturfreundesteig and down via the Mair Alm) and I was absolutely thrilled! 🤩 What you should bear in mind and
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Featured image Scharnsteiner Spitze - a hike you can afford to skip.

Scharnsteiner Spitze – a hike you can easily skip. 😂

31 July 2026 | Eli | , , , ,
For me, at the beginning of July, it went past the castle ruins in Scharnstein up to the Scharnsteiner Spitze. To be honest, this hike was quite unnecessary. The path is consistently steep, strenuous, and without any views.
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Featured image: Hike to Großer Schoberstein - ideal for a quick trip

Hike to the Großer Schoberstein – a great hike for in-between

24 July 2026 | Eli | , , , ,
I was back on the Großer Schoberstein (this time without another summit) with the ascent starting in Weißenbach am Attersee. I had already been to the Großer Schoberstein in winter with Shaggy.
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Featured image Beilstein - great after-work hike in Steinbach am Ziehberg

Beilstein – a great after-work hike in Steinbach am Ziehberg

9 July 2026 | Eli | , , , ,
Steinbach am Ziehberg is an area I haven't considered for a long time and, to be honest, it seems very nondescript. However, there are many great peaks and hiking trails here that one can
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Featured image Schober & Frauenkopf: Sunset hike with a fantastic view

Schober & Frauenkopf: Sunset hike with fantastic views

3 July 2026 | Eli | , , , ,
What's the best thing about summer hikes? That it's too hot during the day, leading to more sunrise or sunset tours. 🤩 This time, I went
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