Hike up the Kleiner Schönberg with return via the Miesweg

This challenging Traunsee hike takes you over the Kleiner Schönberg and back via the impressive Miesweg. You can follow my Komoot tour at the end. ✌🏼

In June, Shaggy and I headed up the Schönberg, right by the Traunsee. The mountain is actually a bit challenging, but the view is definitely worth it. 🤩 The crowning glory is the way back via the Miesweg - it was also a great opportunity for Shaggy to cool off in the Traunsee. The hike is suitable for fit children and also for dogs that already have mountain or alpine experience. I wouldn't personally tackle the tour with a pug. 😅

You can find my short Instagram reel about the hike up the Schönberg here:

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The hike up the Kleiner Schönberg and back via the Miesweg

I would categorise the tour - although I really enjoyed it - as rather demanding. It was indeed very strenuous (also because of the heat). 🥵 Children and dogs definitely need to be fit and you should also have a certain basic level of stamina. As a mountain for beginners, I would advise against it - There are some great options, such as the hike to Laudachsee or Grünberg.

Key data for the hike up the Kleiner Schönberg

If you want to do the tour yourself, you can find an overview of the most important information here:

✅ approx. 10.5 km
✅ approx. 650 metres in altitude
✅ approx. 2.5 h walking time
✅ Swimming in the Traunsee available
✅ It's best to bring your own snacks
Suitable for fit children
⚠️ Dogs with mountain experience only
⚠️ Very limited paid parking spaces
⚠️ Good basic fitness required
⛔️ Not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs

⚠️ 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.

Directions and car park for the Miesweg and small Schönberg

As I was travelling with Shaggy again, it's easier for me to arrive directly by car with the dog crate. If you also want to arrive by car, then make sure you arrive early - the car park is very limited as this is a popular excursion destination (thanks to Miesweg). The start of the hike up the Traunstein also begins here.

You can also arrive by Traunseetaxi if you want to avoid the hassle of parking. The cost of the car park is also relatively high. 💸

Check out public transport right here:

Refreshment stops on the Kleiner Schönberg

Unfortunately, there are no refreshment stops on the small Schönberg. It's best to take your own snack with you and enjoy it either at the summit or at the bottom of the Miesweg. 🍎🥖

Swimming during the hike

Yes - at the end of the tour you have the opportunity to cool off and refresh yourself in Lake Traunsee. The Miesweg trail is located directly on the lakeshore, making the hike up the Kleiner Schönberg twice as worthwhile! 🌊🐶

Conclusion on the hike up the Kleiner Schönberg and the Miesweg

A short but intensive tour with plenty of variety: a crisp ascent, beautiful forest, marvellous views and a real highlight at the lake at the end. If you want to experience Lake Traunsee from a different perspective, this is the perfect tour for you. A really nice half-day tour for sporty hikers with a dog or child 💪🏼⛰️

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: Hochplettspitz mountain hike and Hollerberg viewing platform in Unterach am Attersee