--- title: Traunstein - Hernlersteig url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001486/traunstein-hernlersteig.html" description: "Wonderful via ferrata above the shores of Lake Traunsee!" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Traunstein - Hernlersteig Traunstein - Hernlersteig =========================== **Starting place:** 4810 Gmunden **Destination:** 4810 Gmunden ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/241225/704DDC99201CC180E168612A1474918C73E00DEFD6C6A80C90C3771B15513C63/traunstein-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © MTV Ferienregion Traunsee Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241225/704DDC99201CC180E168612A1474918C73E00DEFD6C6A80C90C3771B15513C63/traunstein-jpg.jpg "© MTV Ferienregion Traunsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241225/704DDC99201CC180E168612A1474918C73E00DEFD6C6A80C90C3771B15513C63/traunstein-jpg.jpg) Badgasse 6 4810 Gmunden [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Badgasse%206%2C%204810%20Gmunden "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Badgasse%206%2C%204810%20Gmunden "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:swecHuaisAoE{RdFyJ?mE|FuIxIcHzAkK|BmE_Hse@sBwBb@iDzAc@{AeQzAmL??&server=meta.tourdata.at) Wonderful via ferrata above the shores of Lake Traunsee! ●W 416: Hernlersteig: walking time: 2 ½ -3 hours, difference in altitude 1269 m 4110/5303 300m before return point (Bründl)- Traunsteinplateau (power place pictogram) Refreshment stops: Gh Hois'n, Mair-Alm, Gmundner Hütte and Traunsteinhaus Gmundner Hütte: (1,666m) - Austrian Alpine Club Mr Gerald Auinger, Tel. 0699/12643190 Overnight accommodation (34 campsites) http://free.pages.at/traunstein Good physical condition and a head for heights are basic requirements to enjoy a beautiful tour on the Traunstein! Traunsee via ferrata Since 2006, the ascent via the Hernlersteig has offered the option of climbing the top 150 metres of altitude via the new Traunsee via ferrata. The Traunsee via ferrata is a difficult sport via ferrata (rated D), which is very well secured with a continuous wire rope and footholds. The entrance is located in the upper part of the Hernlersteig at the end of the so-called Brandgraben at an altitude of 1500 metres above sea level. After around 30 to 40 minutes of climbing, some of which is challenging, with fantastic and very airy views down to Lake Traunsee, you reach the guest garden of the Gmundnerhütte. The via ferrata should only be attempted with appropriate climbing equipment (hip belt, via ferrata set and rockfall helmet). [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4810 Gmunden **Destination:** 4810 Gmunden **duration:** 4h 7m **length:** 2,3 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 1.144m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 29m **Lowest point:** 468m **Highest point:** 1.588m **difficulty:** difficult **condition:** difficult **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Climbing mount [ ![Altitude profile Traunstein - Hernlersteig](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001486&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Traunstein - Hernlersteig](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001486&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Traunstein - Hernlersteig") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for kids (13 - 14 Year) - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Summer [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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