Brunnkogel Tour including Mathiaskogel, Jagaköpfl and Hochleckenkogel

This demanding but very rewarding summit hike in the Höllengebirge leads to four peaks in the Höllengebirge and offers spectacular views. From the Taferklause the way goes up to the Hochleckenkogel (1691 m), on to the Brunnkogel (1708 m), then to the Mathiaskogel (1660 m) and the Jagaköpfel (1668 m). After a rest in the Hochleckenhaus you go back to the Taferlklaussee.

From the Taferklause, Hiking Trail 827 leads toward the Hochleckenhaus via forest paths and a fairly steep scree slope. At the trail sign, the route branches off onto Trail No. 829 toward the Hochleckenkogel.

After reaching the mountain pine-covered Hochleckenkogel, there’s a short descent before climbing the Brunnkogel. There stands the 14-meter-high summit cross, considered the highest summit cross in the Eastern Alps.

The tour continues along Trail No. 828 toward the Hochleckenhaus. The Matthiaskogel lies directly on the trail. A short detour to the Jagaköpfel takes about 10 minutes. For the descent after the Hochleckenhaus, Trail No. 827 leads back to the starting point.

Alternative Route:
If you return from the Brunnkogel via the same route instead of continuing on to the other peaks, the walking time is reduced by about 40 minutes. The distance is then approximately 9.7 km.

Getting There / Transportation:
The Traunsee Taxi can be reached by phone at +43 50 422 422, Monday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. You must book by phone at least 1 hour before departure. Further information is available at the tourist offices of the Traunsee vacation region and at www.traunseetaxi.at.