{"id":8768,"date":"2026-08-14T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T09:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muatsdrawig.at\/?p=8768"},"modified":"2026-09-16T09:53:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T07:53:11","slug":"walk-up-the-kleiner-schoenberg-with-a-view-of-lake-traunsee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.muatsdrawig.at\/en\/wanderung-auf-den-kleinen-schoenberg-mit-blick-auf-den-traunsee","title":{"rendered":"Walk up the Kleiner Sch\u00f6nberg with a view of Lake Traunsee"},"content":{"rendered":"

In July, Shaggy and I headed back up to the Kleiner Sch\u00f6nberg right next to the Traunstein with a view of Lake Traunsee. \ud83c\udfde\ufe0f The route is ideal for anyone wanting to combine a brisk hike with fantastic views.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Kleiner Sch\u00f6nberg is an absolute great hike for in-between. Experienced hikers can even manage this in under 3 hours and can therefore park at the free car park (if there's still one free. \ud83d\ude02) at the Traunstein turning area. You can also ideally combine the Kleiner Sch\u00f6nberg with the Miesweg, which I skipped this time, however.<\/p>\n\n\n

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View from the little Sch\u00f6nberg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The hike up the Kleiner Sch\u00f6nberg<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I started at the Traunstein turning area. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a free parking space any more. \ud83e\udd72 Afterwards, I hiked straight along the forest track through the two tunnels towards Kleiner Sch\u00f6nberg.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Summit selfie with Shaggy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

For the ascent, Shaggy and I chose the forest path and then strolled back down via the logging road. Both options are suitable for children and dogs, provided they are already experienced, practiced and have good stamina. \ud83d\udc36<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick tip: The climb is really tough. It\u2019s a proper workout and I worked up a fair sweat. There is an emergency exit sign along the way, but appearances are deceptive. That sign didn't actually mark the emergency exit, but rather pointed towards the summit, where it just got steeper and more exhausting. \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n\n\n

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Emergency exit? \ud83d\ude02<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Key data for the hike up the Kleiner Sch\u00f6nberg<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to do the hike yourself, you can find all the key information at a glance here. \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Distance: approx. 10 km
\u2705 Ascent: approx. 600 metres
\u2705 Walking time: approx. 3 hours
\u2705 Swimming in the Traunsee available
\u2705 It's best to bring your own snacks
\u2705 Suitable for fit children and dogs (with alpine experience!)
\u26a0\ufe0f Very limited parking, some of which is subject to a charge
\u26a0\ufe0f Good basic fitness required
\u26d4\ufe0f Not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchair users<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26a0\ufe0f 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note: Anyone planning to go hiking with a dog and then do the Miesweg trail should bear in mind that there are two ladders to negotiate and the dog may need to be carried up them. Otherwise, simply skip the Miesweg. \ud83d\udc36<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directions and parking options for the hike to the Kleiner Sch\u00f6nberg<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Access is via Gmunden in the direction of Traunstein. \ud83d\ude97 Directly at the Traunstein turning area, there are both free short-stay parking spaces with a maximum parking duration of three hours and pay-and-display parking spaces available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use my Komoot tour below to easily start the navigation to the starting point directly in the app. \ud83d\udcf1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The starting point is also easily accessible by public transport. \ud83d\ude8c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out public transport right here:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n