{"id":8259,"date":"2026-04-17T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T09:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muatsdrawig.at\/?p=8259"},"modified":"2026-04-17T10:13:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T08:13:20","slug":"hike-to-schlosskogel-through-the-kaltenbach-wilderness-on-traunsee-in-salzkammergut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.muatsdrawig.at\/en\/wanderung-auf-den-schlosskogel-durch-die-kaltenbachwildnis-am-traunsee-im-salzkammergut","title":{"rendered":"Hike to the Schlosskogel through the Kaltenbach wilderness on Traunsee lake in Salzkammergut"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Kaltenbach wilderness is always suitable for a great and lovely walk after work \u2013 this time we combined the walk with the Schlosskogel. \u26f0\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We were recently at the summit Surprise, which can also be reached via the Kaltenbach wilderness and is a real insider tip \u2013 you can find the blog post about it here: A real surprise: hike to the summit cross Surprise at the Kaltenbach wilderness<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the way down, I then saw some people at the Schlosskogel who were enjoying the sunset, which made it clear to me that my next hike would be to the Schlosskogel. Many hikers even combine both tours and go via the Kaltenbachwildnis first to the \u00dcberraschung and then to the Schlosskogel (or vice versa), thus having three great destinations with two summits on the tour. \ud83e\udd29<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Schlosskogel is a very small peak with little altitude gain and is better suited for less energetic people than the Surprise. The combination with the Kaltenbachwildnis and the Schlosskogel is also ideal for people who want a summit experience but don't want to tackle many metres of altitude. It is also possible to hike only the Kaltenbachwildnis or only the Schlosskogel to save a few more metres of altitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite this, the Schlosskogel is strenuous and sure-footedness is absolutely essential! I wouldn't do this tour with inexperienced dogs that would need to be lifted in two places. \ud83d\udc3e<\/p>\n\n\n

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Beware of ticks in the Kaltenbach wilderness!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ticks are a real nuisance in the Kaltenbach nature reserve, especially on the path to both peaks (Schlosskogel and \u00dcberraschung). I've never seen or experienced anything like it, and the community has also informed me multiple times about the sheer number of ticks. After the hike, I spent three hours removing around 100 ticks from Shaggy's fur \u2013 and that's no exaggeration!.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, my tip is: definitely wear long trousers and thoroughly check yourselves, children and dogs. There are also many nymphs, which look like a 1mm speck of dust, around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips from the community<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I've started a community survey and the most mentioned tip to protect Shaggy preventatively from ticks has been coconut oil. I'll definitely be testing this out and will update on social media about how well it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Warning: Before you use anything for ticks on your dog, research it thoroughly and ask your vet. I'm only sharing my experiences here and not providing medical advice \u2013 obviously. \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You absolutely have to watch my Reel about it on Instagram:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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