ENJOYABLE HIKING IN THE KATRIN NATURE RESERVE
The narrow, elongated Katergebirge offers hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers a fine and manageable selection of (circular) hiking trails.
From the lovely Feuer- and Rosenkögerl in the very east, towards the west to the imperial Katrin peak, beautiful Elferkogel and romantic Hainzen to the mighty Rosskopf, the network of trails extends, inviting you to explore.
HIKES ON THE KATRIN
Unique view of seven lakes in four valleys Walking time: depending on the variant 1.5-2.5 hours
Hikes with starting point and destination mountain station
7-lakes view hike
KATRIN SUMMIT CROSS
AND ELFERKOGEL
Walking time: approx. 1.5 hours
Hiking trail: marked in blue
From the mountain station, the trail winds its way up (trail no. 895, approx. 40 minutes) to the Katrin summit with the historic Franz Josef cross. From here it takes approx. 15 minutes to the Elferkogel and back (trail no. 898, approx. 40 minutes) to the Katrin cable car mountain station.
Katrin summit cross sunrise
Hainzen, view of the Dachstein
Hainzen, Elferkogel and Katrin-summit
Walking time: approx. 2.5 hours
Hiking trail: marked in blue
From the mountain station, head along the southern slope slightly uphill (trail no. 898) in the direction of Hainzen. The initially wide path soon turns into a steep path (surefootedness required / short rope safety). The way back is via the Elferkogel, the Katrin summit and via the serpentines down to the mountain station.
View of the Hallstättersee
Hike Hainzen
Rosen- and Feuerkögerl circular route
Walking time: approx. 1 hour
Hiking trail: marked in green
The hiking trail leads from the mountain station down to the Katrin alpine hut, followed by a leisurely half hour on to the "Trauntalblick" viewing platform. From there you have an overwhelming view of the Goiserer and Ischl valleys and the Dachstein.
You can either return to the mountain station along the same route or via the natural, wildly romantic path of the Rosen- und Feuerkögerl.
View from the Feuerkögerl to the Dachstein
Circular hiking trail Feuerkögerl