--- title: Donnerkogel url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001488/tour-to-the-donnerkogel.html" description: The tour to the Donnerkogel takes you about two hours starting at the Zwieselalm. Enjoy the ascent with a beautiful view over Gosau, the Dachstein and the surrounding mountains. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Donnerkogel Tour to the Donnerkogel ========================= **Starting place:** 4824 Gosau **Destination:** 4824 Gosau ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/241229/3DDB9B41FB02F77DFFFE90AA9BCBCE39317F779F37EC3CFA5D0514E0BFAEDE41/wanderung-gosau.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/241230/DE5B11EF755AAE84CD1E01B9C349D1AA837AEE3236402CEF1E6222C8195C440D/donnerkogel.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/241231/1F57CE6B5EC51CE207DE797E0EA255E93F3E68E488C7548AC87EACE79AEBC47E/donnerkogel.jpg) © Open copyright © Viorel Munteanu Close copyright [ ![This picture shows an impressive mountain landscape with steep, striking rock formations and green alpine meadows. The mixture of rugged limestone cliffs and wooded slopes makes the region particularly attractive for hikers and mountaineers. The clear blue sky emphasises the majestic appearance of the mountains.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241229/3DDB9B41FB02F77DFFFE90AA9BCBCE39317F779F37EC3CFA5D0514E0BFAEDE41/wanderung-gosau.jpg "© Viorel Munteanu") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241229/3DDB9B41FB02F77DFFFE90AA9BCBCE39317F779F37EC3CFA5D0514E0BFAEDE41/wanderung-gosau.jpg) © Open copyright © Elisabeth Grill Close copyright [ ![This picture shows an impressive mountain landscape with massive limestone formations. The steep rock faces with their characteristic green vegetation indicate typical alpine vegetation. The clear weather and blue skies lend the scene a majestic effect that is particularly appealing to hikers, mountaineers and nature lovers.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241230/DE5B11EF755AAE84CD1E01B9C349D1AA837AEE3236402CEF1E6222C8195C440D/donnerkogel.jpg "© Elisabeth Grill") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241230/DE5B11EF755AAE84CD1E01B9C349D1AA837AEE3236402CEF1E6222C8195C440D/donnerkogel.jpg) © Open copyright © Elisabeth Grill Close copyright [ ![A clear mountain lake reflects the surrounding forests and snow-covered peaks. Wisps of mist drift across the water, a hut stands on the shore. Autumn colours mingle with lush green.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241231/1F57CE6B5EC51CE207DE797E0EA255E93F3E68E488C7548AC87EACE79AEBC47E/donnerkogel.jpg "© Elisabeth Grill") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241231/1F57CE6B5EC51CE207DE797E0EA255E93F3E68E488C7548AC87EACE79AEBC47E/donnerkogel.jpg) 1. 2. 3. pets allowed Gosauseestraße 5 4824 Gosau [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gosauseestra%C3%9Fe%205%2C%204824%20Gosau "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Gosauseestra%C3%9Fe%205%2C%204824%20Gosau "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:kxbaHcvgqANfB?lBn@|@Ez@|Bh@~Bh@x@nBpAdAnAp@jAfB~@~Br@fBx@Q~@O~@eAzAcApAr@tAp@lBcAzAi@dAeAm@q@ZeAbBuAfByCdAGfBgB~BO`BNjAj@NcDl@kAcA}@x@gCy@a@qAIJuA_A{@qAXoAYkAi@&server=meta.tourdata.at) **This tour takes about two hours from the mountain station of the cable car to the top.** You do not need to have had much experience to climb one of the peaks of the Gosaukamm mountain range. To save time and energy, you can take the Gosaukammbahn cable car to the summit of the Zwieselalm. Those feeling a little more energetic can follow the path which starts from the right hand shore of the lower Gosau lake (path number 620). The route curves steeply through woods and meadows to an area with lots of scree. This takes about one hour. Bear right here and continue to the "Laerchenkogel" at the foot of the Donnerkogel. Follow the route along the base of the Donnerkogel, through an expanse of larch trees, until you reach the Gablonzer Hut (serviced mountain hut) in about 2 hours. After a short break here, follow trail 601 A through gentle mountain pastures up to the Oberen Toerleck ("Upper Toerleck") at the foot of the Kleiner Donnerkogel ("Little Donnerkogel"). Now the route ascends a little more, and when you reach the Unterer Toerlecksattel ("Lower Toerleck") saddle, bear left and follow the steep and somewhat abandoned-looking path to the summit (number 628). 2 hours later you will be standing on the summit, and as a reward for all your efforts, there are breath taking, 360 degree panoramic views towards the lower Gosau lake, the Dachstein glacier, and the little farmhouses of the Lammertal valley in the Salzburg Province. Follow the same route back down to Gosau. Treat yourself to some refreshments in one of the numerous mountain huts along the way, or even to a dip in the Gosau lake! More intrepid mountaineers can attempt to climb the Donnerkogel as part of the Intersport Donnerkogel Climbing Event (C-D). [**Experience a 360° panorama tour through Gosau valley…**](https://dachstein-panorama.at/?startscene=27&startactions=lookat(19.49,5.61,100.3,0,0);) Mountain rescue: 140 [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4824 Gosau **Destination:** 4824 Gosau **duration:** 2h 15m **length:** 2,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 562m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 112m **Lowest point:** 1.487m **Highest point:** 2.012m **difficulty:** difficult **condition:** difficult **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Gravel, unfixed, Hiking trail **Starting point:** mountain station Zwieselalm **Destination:** Donnerkogel **further information:** - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Tour to the Donnerkogel](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001488&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Tour to the Donnerkogel](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001488&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Tour to the Donnerkogel") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ This way is, depending on the weather, accessible from May till October. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****by car** **from Salzburg:** Motorway exit Golling via B162 Abtenau and B166 to Gosau **from Linz:** Motorway exit Regau on Salzkammergut street B145 towards Gmunden and Bad Ischl to Bad Goisern, in Bad Goisern turn right onto B166, at the Gosaumühle junction turn right towards Gosau **from Vienna/Graz:** Motorway exit Liezen on the B320, in Trautenfels turn on Salzkammergut street B145 to Bad Aussee, turn on Koppen street through Obertraun and Hallstatt, at the Gosaumühle junction turn left towards Gosau **from Villach:** Tauern motorway to exit “Eben im Pongau”, via the B166 Pass Gschütt federal road to Gosau **by train** Attnang-Puchheim - Stainach-Irdning lines Arrival by train in "Steeg / Gosau" then continue with bus 541/542 in the direction Gosausee **By bus** Bus 470 (Abtenau - Gosau) direction Gosau, stop Gosau Abzw. Pass Gschütt Bus 541/542 (Bad Ischl - Gosausee) direction Gosausee, stops Haltestelle: Gosau Klaushof, Gosau Bärnausiedlung, Gosau Ressenbachweg, Gosau Vordertal B166, Gosau Ramsau B166, Gosau, Gemeindeamt, Abzw. Pass Gschütt, Gosau Wirtsweg, Gosau Leitenweg, Gosau Schüttmannweg, Mittertal b. Gosau Ort, Mittertal, Hornspitzlift, Hintertal b. Gosau Falmbach, Hintertal b. Gosau Mühlradl, Hintertal b. Gosau Ort, Hintertal b. Gosau Madlgasse, Hintertal b. Gosau Schmiedweg, Hintertal b. Gosau Freilichtmuseum,Hintertal b. Gosau Zwieselalmbahn (Panoramajet), Hintertal b. Gosau Gosaukammbahn Detailed information on the respective train and bus times can be found at (train) and (bus). **Parking**- Parking space: 516 - Parking area for disabled: 2 - Bus parking space: 7 **Parking fees**According to the notice **E-service station / recharging station**- Charging point for electric cars (fees apply) [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for kids (10 - 14 Year) - Pets allowed - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Grooming service ](#ttgCollapseWegbetreuer) ----------------------------------------------- Austrian Alpine Club - Salzkammergut Section [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Tour to the Donnerkogel** Tourismusverband Inneres Salzkammergut – Ortsstelle Gosau Gosauseestraße 5 4824 Gosau Phone [ +43 6132 26909 - 400 ](tel:+43613226909400) E-Mail [gosau@salzkammergut.at](#mailto) Web [www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at](http://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at "New window") http://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/visitdachsteinsalzkammergut) [ Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.at/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/dachsteinskg) [ Wikipedia ](https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gosau) --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: RudiKainPhotografie Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/201074/74992249E5FF8F43250CB9735F5FE1188F31D9C81D913D0CF3BAF3AF2EA0265D/gosausee-mit-blick-auf-den-dachstein.jpg "Lake Gosau with view on the Dachstein (© Copyright: RudiKainPhotografie)") Lake Gosau ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/201041/lake-gosau.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: ARGE Dachstein West Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/201612/656F265106EA7172BB7A69EFDD9F45CDCC60BF0C7CCFC6B21AA409BB7A4B0C0E/gosaukammbahn.jpg "Gosaukamm cable car (© Copyright: ARGE Dachstein West)") Cablecar Gosaukamm Zwieselalm ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/201791/cablecar-gosaukamm-zwieselalm.html) 1. 2. 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