--- title: "Erlakogel - die Nase der \"Schlafenden Griechin\"" url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/100314/erlakogel-die-nase-der-schlafenden-griechin.html" description: Challenging mountain hike to a striking rocky peak that requires a head for heights and surefootedness at the very top. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Erlakogel - die Nase der "Schlafenden Griechin" Erlakogel - die Nase der "Schlafenden Griechin" ================================================= **Path number:** 421 **Starting place:** 4802 Ebensee **Destination:** 4802 Ebensee ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/237755/34E43A7B7A4A313697D03B4EF212829BFF9CFC7286B0FB72905433EA6EAEF42E/erlakogel.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/237756/56878ED848BBA2D01B88CDACD4096C9CA8A67E45C2E8662C973BD8CF3F825EE1/blick-vom-erlakogel-auf-den-traunsee.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/237757/9418FDFABB9BD93DD77ED25D809EBFB172C93435DEB951EB0088594FBF174A42/sonnenaufgang.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusbüro Ebensee Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237755/34E43A7B7A4A313697D03B4EF212829BFF9CFC7286B0FB72905433EA6EAEF42E/erlakogel.jpg "© Tourismusbüro Ebensee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237755/34E43A7B7A4A313697D03B4EF212829BFF9CFC7286B0FB72905433EA6EAEF42E/erlakogel.jpg) © Open copyright © Nicole Siller-Prenner Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237756/56878ED848BBA2D01B88CDACD4096C9CA8A67E45C2E8662C973BD8CF3F825EE1/blick-vom-erlakogel-auf-den-traunsee.jpg "© Nicole Siller-Prenner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237756/56878ED848BBA2D01B88CDACD4096C9CA8A67E45C2E8662C973BD8CF3F825EE1/blick-vom-erlakogel-auf-den-traunsee.jpg) © Open copyright © Markus Siller Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237757/9418FDFABB9BD93DD77ED25D809EBFB172C93435DEB951EB0088594FBF174A42/sonnenaufgang.jpg "© Markus Siller") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237757/9418FDFABB9BD93DD77ED25D809EBFB172C93435DEB951EB0088594FBF174A42/sonnenaufgang.jpg) © Open copyright © Nicole Siller-Prenner Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237758/30EB3323877B4C89D27916BBD17554F591DFF6FB8CB717C9BA87626429DECC0C/erlakogel-wanderweg.jpg "© Nicole Siller-Prenner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237758/30EB3323877B4C89D27916BBD17554F591DFF6FB8CB717C9BA87626429DECC0C/erlakogel-wanderweg.jpg) © Open copyright © Markus Siller Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237759/30798E5AA462D5C7046B7D940F31A6146773A684EF39D723D7131DA3BF5866F8/aussicht-bei-sonnenaufgang.jpg "© Markus Siller") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237759/30798E5AA462D5C7046B7D940F31A6146773A684EF39D723D7131DA3BF5866F8/aussicht-bei-sonnenaufgang.jpg) © Open copyright © Markus Siller Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237760/EF8EAA4102E257DEF76E528898815BEBB0E1B24EA4B47B7B1E49F98A7DF07BDD/jesus-am-kreuz.jpg "© Markus Siller") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237760/EF8EAA4102E257DEF76E528898815BEBB0E1B24EA4B47B7B1E49F98A7DF07BDD/jesus-am-kreuz.jpg) © Open copyright © Markus Siller Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237761/480E6070F28DA7F5FD06DAF8FC7159825EE1E2DC2643231B122C82D77E6FDFF8/erlakogel-aussicht.jpg "© Markus Siller") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237761/480E6070F28DA7F5FD06DAF8FC7159825EE1E2DC2643231B122C82D77E6FDFF8/erlakogel-aussicht.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusbüro Ebensee Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237762/7F6D5E08A8F50584746F901EC1CAC13FB5CE032A775F03D6CBAC4FABE7DB2EE3/blick-hinunter-auf-den-traunsee.jpg "© Tourismusbüro Ebensee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237762/7F6D5E08A8F50584746F901EC1CAC13FB5CE032A775F03D6CBAC4FABE7DB2EE3/blick-hinunter-auf-den-traunsee.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Hauptstraße 34 4802 Ebensee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hauptstra%C3%9Fe%2034%2C%204802%20Ebensee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Hauptstra%C3%9Fe%2034%2C%204802%20Ebensee "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:knybHqiasA@WrAaBvBqBz@_@HVZ]LPL[lBk@LBNUbBe@xCc@J]Ac@Fi@dFoNFYSWb@eCnAoCp@k@lBkEP{BI{@o@qC@qASaDgBwGGiCc@sCk@kAc@aBp@qAfEqGzAgD@WY_A?a@u@kCB}@OW@]La@HAZRv@BEWi@o@WcA`@u@d@]D]MKA_@F_ATI\}@i@e@w@gCGm@FOUaEa@G_@ZMAQSIk@qAsAi@uBJ}AXk@^wBSw@i@yDKWLYOi@c@]GY@aA]m@Eo@@cBSiAAs@XaLs@iC[gBUo@}@qA]{@oB[K[OPUMU@y@}@{@B]SQ@iAcD[k@Ko@O@M[MCM_@SHc@_@q@p@SEa@JKIg@b@o@g@ISFsAKmAYYOFwAg@Fo@M[u@SMS?y@O]mAz@g@a@G{@v@]f@u@?OKEs@GcA_BJKzA\NOkA}@Mk@Xg@SiAN_@j@GH]Io@Zm@VCFUUk@@[R[Wi@JU?e@HISu@@i@K_Aq@cAcB_BSCGS[UYs@?Qk@qB[K_@k@Sa@Ik@}@g@GkAVwAIW?g@M_@YFOb@KGAQL{K[kBEaAs@eB[aBe@Wi@PYMaAAQVq@YmAFg@|A&server=meta.tourdata.at) Challenging mountain hike to a striking rocky peak that requires a head for heights and surefootedness at the very top. The striking profile of the Erlakogel - the "Sleeping Greek" - dominates the southern part of Lake Traunsee. Beneath the summit cross, you can enjoy a far-reaching view, marvellously above the Traunsee and very close to the Traunstein. There is also a "panorama visor", the top of which points to the surrounding mountain peaks. You can either start at the car park at the Rindbach leisure centre (chargeable, best to buy a day ticket), at the hiking car park near the shooting range or perhaps start at the town hall in Ebensee (Ebensee landing stage train stop), which is a 30-minute walk away. From the leisure centre, walk upstream on the right-hand side of the stream, following the single-lane municipal road until you reach a bridge over the Rindbach on the left, where a separate signpost has been erected. There begins path no. 421, the so-called "Loiperngrubn", which first leads to a transmission mast and then up to a sloping rock face (memorial plaque). Continue through the forest slope to a transverse forest road (spring). Above this is the Spitzelsteinalm, a private agricultural pasture, where you can take a short break on the bench (please be sure to take your rubbish back with you). From the upper meadow saddle, the signposted trail heads to the right, shortening the bends in the forest road and winding its way up to a rocky forest ridge. Simply continue along the marked path, which was completely thinned out by storms Kyrill and Emma, but always offers a good view and quickly becomes snow-free in spring due to the open location. Finally, you scramble left over somewhat exposed but easily passable rocky ledges to the unconventionally designed summit cross. Here you have a wonderful view of Lake Traunsee and its surroundings. The descent follows the ascent route. Walking time: around 3 hours for the ascent (from Rindbach), around 2 1/2 hours for the descent. Refreshment stops: None during the hike, inns in Ebensee or kiosk (April-October) at the leisure centre. Note: If hikers park their vehicle at the Rindbach leisure centre, please note that the car park is subject to a charge and parking tickets should be clearly visible on the dashboard. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** 421 **Starting place:** 4802 Ebensee **Destination:** 4802 Ebensee **duration:** 4h 53m **length:** 6,1 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 1.170m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 217m **Lowest point:** 424m **Highest point:** 1.522m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Hiking trail **further information:** - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Erlakogel - die Nase der "Schlafenden Griechin"](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_100314&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Erlakogel - die Nase der "Schlafenden Griechin"](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_100314&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Erlakogel - die Nase der "Schlafenden Griechin"") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Parking fees**Parking fees apply to the Schießstätte car park and the Rindbach leisure facility (directly on Lake Traunsee). 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