--- title: Hochsteinalm-Traunkirchen-Traunsee-Salzkammergut url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001077/hochsteinalm-in-traunkirchen.html" description: Hiking way in Traunkichen at lake Traunsee in the holiday region Salzkammergut. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Hochsteinalm-Traunkirchen-Traunsee-Salzkammergut Hochsteinalm in Traunkirchen ============================== **Starting place:** 4801 Traunkirchen **Destination:** 4801 Traunkirchen ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/240435/6EC6836204BFAB92786A8A727767FD2FF5B89E73D5A588E42ECCCFCC36E73BF0/wanderung-auf-die-hochsteinalm.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/240434/F43F3D93D450E1724334E620B264C2334AE806FEBED600074A0DDBE981051935/hochsteinalm.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/240433/E19394C5871B9D979EBE01DC09532D9C6B2D759289E08B1764ACA51FC52B0A18/hochsteinalm.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Traunsee-Almtal Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/240435/6EC6836204BFAB92786A8A727767FD2FF5B89E73D5A588E42ECCCFCC36E73BF0/wanderung-auf-die-hochsteinalm.jpg "© TVB Traunsee-Almtal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/240435/6EC6836204BFAB92786A8A727767FD2FF5B89E73D5A588E42ECCCFCC36E73BF0/wanderung-auf-die-hochsteinalm.jpg) © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus / green-solutions Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/240434/F43F3D93D450E1724334E620B264C2334AE806FEBED600074A0DDBE981051935/hochsteinalm.jpg "© Oberösterreich Tourismus / green-solutions") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/240434/F43F3D93D450E1724334E620B264C2334AE806FEBED600074A0DDBE981051935/hochsteinalm.jpg) © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus / green-solutions Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/240433/E19394C5871B9D979EBE01DC09532D9C6B2D759289E08B1764ACA51FC52B0A18/hochsteinalm.jpg "© Oberösterreich Tourismus / green-solutions") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/240433/E19394C5871B9D979EBE01DC09532D9C6B2D759289E08B1764ACA51FC52B0A18/hochsteinalm.jpg) © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus / green-solutions Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/239707/2EE402424D754B29B2920A7FF7FEB5ED890353B43D5B78439CE3116AD23AF560/blick-richtung-traunstein.jpg "© Oberösterreich Tourismus / green-solutions") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/239707/2EE402424D754B29B2920A7FF7FEB5ED890353B43D5B78439CE3116AD23AF560/blick-richtung-traunstein.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Traunsee-Almtal Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/240436/348BEE1B3B02AA6085064A02D0B5B05BAC1C6C29D3692CCE8CE575D410BFF69E/hochsteinalm-winter.jpg "© TVB Traunsee-Almtal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/240436/348BEE1B3B02AA6085064A02D0B5B05BAC1C6C29D3692CCE8CE575D410BFF69E/hochsteinalm-winter.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. pets allowed Possible accommodation Hochsteinalm 1 4801 Traunkirchen [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hochsteinalm%201%2C%204801%20Traunkirchen "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Hochsteinalm%201%2C%204801%20Traunkirchen "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:up`cHgzzrAjQw_@JxJsKtf@dA`]fBnFdFvBxB~[nLaRbJwQ&server=meta.tourdata.at) Starting point: Mühlbachberg parking lot Difficulty: difficult Trail conditions: gravel, asphalt Route length: 3,5 km Duration: 1 hour Max. Slope: 11%. Altitude gain: 200 m Barrier-free WC: Yes Refreshment stop: Yes Special feature: Suitable for baby carriages Approach to the parking lot Mühlbachberg. From there you hike on a very well prepared steadily rising (average 7%) forest road to the Hochsteinalm. The last part to the alp is asphalted, but at the same time also the steepest section with 11% incline. At the top, a rustic inn with a barrier-free toilet awaits you. The hike to Hochsteinalm is only recommended for experienced wheelchair users plus 2 helpers, E-drive or Swiss Track. There is a quaint inn with a barrier-free WC. Highlights: You can feed various animals (alpacas, goats, sheep). The route is convenient for families (suitable for pushchairs) and offers some wonderful views of Lake "Traunsee" to Traunstein. Who does not like to walk on forest roads branched off from the car park of a popular hiking trail that leads uphill a little steeper and ends in the last part of the forest road. The Hochsteinalm is on a hill in a valley. The large garden with stunning views of the mountains "Höllengebirge" and the Brunnkogel invites you to stop. Specialties from the highlands and a hearty beef and lamb roast and homemade Pofesen are on our menu. For younger guests there is a playground in sight of the garden and lots of pets. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4801 Traunkirchen **Destination:** 4801 Traunkirchen **duration:** 1h 11m **length:** 2,8 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 257m **Lowest point:** 670m **Highest point:** 927m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Hiking trail **Starting point:** Mühlbachberg - parking place Röd **Destination:** Hochsteinalm **further information:** - culinary interesting - Possible accommodation - Board possible **Details - hiking**- cleared winter hiking path [ ![Altitude profile Hochsteinalm in Traunkirchen](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001077&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Hochsteinalm in Traunkirchen](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001077&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Hochsteinalm in Traunkirchen") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ daily open Monday: closed Holiday: November [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**bus travel Buses over 3.4 meters height: B145 Gmunden - Altmünster - Neukirchen 500 meters from the sports field - turn left towards Traunkirchen - Station - Gasthof Annerlhof 20 meters to the right - mountain road 4km - first parking place (field) on the left - no reverse option above - Allow about 10 minutes longer. Buses and cars below 3.4 meters height: B145 - Gmunden - Altmünster - Winkl - after fire department 50m right - signposted. **Parking**- Parking space: 40 [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **Payment methods** Cash payment [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (0 - 14 Year) - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Pets allowed - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Somewhat suitable for wheelchairs: Assistance is sometimes necessary. The measurements do not (fully) conform to the legally stipulated ÖNORM. **other information**- Toilet facility for disabled people [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Hochsteinalm in Traunkirchen** Hochsteinalm Traunkirchen Hochsteinalm 1 4801 Traunkirchen Phone [ +43 664 9875221 ](tel:+436649875221) E-Mail [info@hochsteinalm.at](#mailto) Web [www.hochsteinalm.at](http://www.hochsteinalm.at "New window") http://www.hochsteinalm.at --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Gastronomy ](#ttgCollapseGastro) ------------------------------------ [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/188257/5D80E038AF860BDE1C1406F7033D46A1C34003A8365A13FC212E7D89F84BEE4B/alm-landschaft.jpg "Alm Landschaft") alp guesthouse Hochsteinalm ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430000604/alp-guesthouse-hochsteinalm.html) [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430001077) [To the website](http://www.hochsteinalm.at "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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