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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. Shaggy and I spontaneously set off up the Feuerkogel the other day - a challenging hike with great views.
Monday, 04:00 in the morning - the alarm clock rings. Stop! I'm on holiday after all! Oh, that's right - I wanted to go to the Feuerkogel with Shaggy. I had already packed my things the day before, so all I had to do was quickly prepare the sandwiches and off we went towards Ebensee.
The Feuerkogel is a great excursion destination, which I went to for the first time. As I'm afraid of heights, the cable car was never an option before. But now that I'm fit enough, I went up on foot. 🤩
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Directions and parking options for the hike up the Feuerkogel
We travelled to Ebensee by car, as this works best with Shaggy. We were able to park right next to the valley station of the cable car. The parking options are clearly visible, so we quickly found a suitable space. We were there very early - the car park situation is definitely tighter later on.
If you prefer to travel by public transport, it's also very easy: Ebensee is easily accessible by train, which makes travelling without a car stress-free.
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The hike up the Feuerkogel: challenging but rewarding
We started near the valley station of the cable car. You can find the exact route below - I have linked the Komoot tour for you. First, we walked a few metres up a tarmac path until we reached the actual start of the hike.
The trail is challenging and requires a certain level of fitness. For me, it was a great tour, which I was also able to do with my dog Shaggy. Most of the route leads along forest paths and rooty tracks, and there are a few small rocks to negotiate. In my opinion, the trail is not at risk of falling, but as there are 1100 metres of altitude to overcome, you should definitely not underestimate the ascent.
Once you reach the top, you will be rewarded with a fantastic alpine ambience (watch out for grazing cattle) and breathtaking views. The hike ends at the cable car mountain station, where there are also several places to stop for refreshments.
There are many other hiking options on the Feuerkogel itself that you can tackle at the top. We decided to take the same route back down. If you feel too exhausted at the top, you can easily take the cable car back down to the valley station.
Key data for the hike to the Feuerkogel
To help you plan your hike to the Feuerkogel, I have summarised the most important key data for you here. The tour is challenging and requires a good basic level of fitness, but it is absolutely worthwhile - especially with a dog or older children.
✅ 12 km
✅ 1100 metres in altitude
✅ 4 hours without a break
✅ Refreshments available
✅ Car parking facilities available
✅ Suitable for children and dogs
⚠️ Attention grazing livestock
⛔️ Not suitable for 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.
Refreshment stops during the hike up the Feuerkogel
There are numerous places to stop for refreshments on the Feuerkogel, providing a well-earned break after the strenuous ascent. You can also find all the important information here on the website of the Feuerkogel.
We were travelling so early that nothing was open yet. But that wasn't a problem for us as we had our own snacks with us and could enjoy the view in peace.
Conclusion on the hike up the Feuerkogel
Despite a bee sting after about 2 kilometres in my hand, it was a fantastic hike that I will definitely do again. Shaggy had a lot of fun and the view at the top of the Feuerkogel was simply marvellous.
All in all, the hiking trail is definitely recommended - a great tour with many beautiful moments and breathtaking scenery.
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Further recommendation
Did you like this post? Then I have another great hiking tip for you! 🤩 Have a read here: Hike to the Almkogel: Breathtaking views in the Salzkammergut
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