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Walk the Katrinkogel & Elferkogel
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/ View of the Dachstein mountainsPhoto: Minna Harshbarger, Macs Adventure Ltd -
/ Katrinkogel summitPhoto: Minna Harshbarger, Macs Adventure Ltd
Safety information
The ascent to the summit of Katrin and Elferkogel requires surefootedness. If you want to skip this section, take the Katrin cable car to the mountain station and enjoy the panorama view from there.
In rainy weather, the trails can be muddy and slippery. Take footwear with good tread that gives you support.
Inquire about the current weather conditions (e.g. in your accommodation or at the local tourist information office) and watch the weather changes. Pay attention to any diversion information.
Please do not enter the pastures despite the diversion sign and follow the diversion until you are back on the regular path.
Tips, hints and links
More information about the Katrin cable car can be found here: www.katrinseilbahn.com
Timetable information for the bus, trains & ferries can be found here: https://www.ooevv.at/?seite=home&sprache=EN
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Turn-by-turn directions
ARRIVE at the mountain station, walk past the Katrin mountain inn.
At the fork in the road BEAR RIGHT and walk along the serpentines (path no. 895) up to the summit of the Katrinkogel, with the historic Franz-Josef-Kreuz Cross. From here you take the same route back along the way you came.
At the second junction BEAR RIGHT to reach the summit of the Elferkogel. From the summit cross, return the same way you came to the Katrin mountain station.
After marvelling at the fantastic view of the lakes and peaks of the Salzkammergut, take the Katrin cable car back to the valley station.
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Equipment
We recommend that you wear well-worn hiking shoes with a good profile. In addition, a waterproof rain jacket and rain pants in bad weather and sunscreen and a sun hat in good weather.
Always take enough water with you (at least 1 litre). Hiking poles can take the strain off your knees when hiking
In your information package, you will find a detailed list of the hiking equipment you need, such as good hiking shoes, functional clothing, rain jackets and daypacks.
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