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End of May, my dog Shaggy and I went to the Steineck near Scharnstein. One of probably the most beautiful summit crosses. 🤩
The summit cross with a small window at the Steineck is truly something special. At the beginning of the year, Shaggy and I also tried our luck, but unfortunately, we weren't rewarded with a great view at the top, as the dense fog meant we could only see the cross – which was standing right in front of us. You can find the contribution from back then here.
This time, however, the effort was well worth it, as it was a fantastic summer's day and the view was simply mega! 🤩 We started as early as 06:30 in order to be back at the car before the midday heat.
You absolutely have to watch my Reel about it on Instagram:
The hike to Steineck ⛰️
The starting point was right by the car park, see also my completed Komoot tour at the end. The route led us mostly through the forest and the path conditions were consistently very pleasant. 🌲Nevertheless, good basic stamina, hiking experience and prior tour preparation are still necessary.
There were no exposed sections and the hike is also suitable for children and dogs, as long as they have a certain level of stamina. You can find the tour I did at the end of the blog post.
Those who are particularly motivated can also tackle the Jacksonstein and the Trapez, though I'm not familiar with these peaks, as we opted for the descent due to the heat. Please check beforehand whether these two peaks are suitable for you – I cannot say if they are exposed or not. I will visit them myself at a later date and report back. There is also an option to integrate the Laudachsee into a circular route – I don't know this path yet either.
Key data for the hike to the Steineck summit cross
✅ approx. 9 km in total
✅ approx. 700 hm
✅ around 3.5 hours
✅ Child and dog friendly (stamina and experience required)
⚠️ No refreshments available - it is best to bring your own snacks
⛔️ Not suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs
⚠️ 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 parking for the hike to the Steineck summit cross in Upper Austria 🚗
Further down the Komoot tour, you'll find my starting point – this is also the tour's car park. Warning: There are only a few parking spaces available, so arriving early is worthwhile. ⏰
When using Komoot, you can select navigation to the starting point directly in the app and thus conveniently start your navigation app on your smartphone. 📱
Places to eat on the hike to Steineck 🥪
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. 🥪☕️
My conclusion about this tour 🤗
The Steineck is a very popular (and heavily visited) summit for good reason – the summit cross and the panoramic views are simply mega. 🤩 You can also extend the tour as you wish and add other great destinations. I will definitely be back here! 🫶
Komoot tour to follow yourself
Further recommendation
Did you like this post? Then I have another great hiking tip for you! 🤩 Hike to the Gamskogel summit – summit on Almsee, the jewel of the Salzkammergut
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