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From 2026, our blog posts will be exclusively vegan! This means: we emphasise vegan-friendly places and refreshment stops to actively support vegan activities and vegan leisure tips. At the beginning of March, we went to the observation tower on the Kulmspitze in Mondsee. The weather and the views were simply fantastic! 🤩
Together with two colleagues and Shaggy, we headed up to the Kulmspitze. Our destination was the Kulmspitz observation tower right at the top of the mountain. We started in Oberwang and instead of going directly to the Kulmspitze (approx. 3.5 km), we decided to take a slightly longer circular route. You can find our tour below as a Komoot route.
Be sure to check out my reel on Instagram or Facebook. 📸
Directions and parking options for the hike to the Kulmspitze in Oberwang
The journey was very easy via the A1 motorway exit Oberwang, from where the hike also starts. We parked directly at the starting point of the Komoot tour attached below. Tip: You can use the app to navigate directly to the starting point on your mobile phone.
Travelling by public transport to Oberwang is also possible (bus).
Check out public transport right here:
The hike to the Kulmspitze in the Salzkammergut
The hike is a real highlight with plenty of opportunities to organise the tour. Our tour starts on a (not so nice) forest road, which quickly turns into a natural and signposted forest path. From then on, the route leads uphill through the beautiful forest and you can enjoy the hike all the way. The stopover further up is a Radstatt chapel, from where you continue towards Kulmspitze.
You have to walk the last kilometre along the road back to the car. There is hardly any traffic on this road - only one car came towards us.
Key data for the hike to the Kulmspitze viewing platform
Here you will find the most important information about the tour so that you can plan the hike yourself. 🏔️
✅ approx. 12 km
✅ ~650 hm
✅ Around 4 hours
Suitable for children and dogs
⚠️ There is still some snow at the moment
⛔️ Not possible with pushchairs and wheelchairs (you would have to start further up from the Mondsee side - this should then work well via the forest road)
⚠️ ATTENTION: We expressly point out that we accept no liability for accidents or possibly closed trails. Before hiking, check the availability of the trail and reflect on your own fitness.
Refreshment stops during the hike to the Kulmspitze
There are no refreshment stops on this hike. ⛰️ It's best to bring a good snack and a nice coffee in a thermos flask - then you're definitely on the safe side. 🥪☕️
Summary of the hike to the Kulmspitze with a view of Lake Mondsee
Even if the start and end of the hike through the (forest) roads are not really beautiful, the hike still gets my absolute recommendation. The path through the forest, the views, the beautiful, modern wooden tower and the cosy seating at the summit clearly speak for themselves. You can vary the tour as you wish and it should also be possible to cycle via Mondsee and the forest road.
So be sure to save and make a note! 🤗
Komoot tour to follow yourself
Further recommendation
Did you like this post? Then I have another great hiking tip for you! 🤩 Have a read here: Hike to Eibensee and Marienköpfl between Fuschlsee and Wolfgangsee in the Salzkammergut region
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