View of Traunstein – Waterfall loop from Traunkirchen

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View of Traunstein – Waterfall loop from Traunkirchen

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View of Traunstein – Waterfall loop from Traunkirchen

02:14

3.86km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.63 km for 602 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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80 m

View of Traunstein

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The Traunstein is a rugged, 1691 m above sea level. A. high mountain on the east bank of the Traunsee in the district of Gmunden in Austria.

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409 m

Ancient stone steps at Siegesbach

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The entrance to the Kl. and Gr. sunstone.

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633 m

Waterfall

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nice place to cool down

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1.01 km

Summit of Kleiner Sonnstein — View over Lake Traunsee

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One of the most popular viewing points on Lake Traunsee.

Walking time: approx. 1.25 hours.
Highest point: 923 m
Path no.: 1
Starting point: Federal highway 145 in Siegesbach

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1.93 km

Sonnstein Hut with views over Lake Traunsee

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The Sonnstein Hut is located spectacularly high above Lake Traunsee on the Kleiner Sonnstein. The small hut belongs to the Traunkirchen mountain rescue service and is open on weekends and …

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3.30 km

Path to Sonnstein

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Best starting point

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3.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.75 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.75 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

20°C

9°C

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Comments

December 27, 2022,Kl. Sonnstein, immer wieder gerne

Yesterday I was on the east bank of Lake Traunsee, today the west side was on the agenda.
To my delight, my sons and girlfriends are accompanying me today.🤗😊
Shortly after Traunkirchen, start on the banks of the Traunsee.
The path meanders higher through the forest in many steps and serpentines.
The path then splits in a saddle, straight ahead …

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November 4, 2023,Kleiner Sonnstein

Today we went to the Kleiner Sonnstein. Afterwards we wanted to go to Großer Sonnstein, but the climb was very slippery and the descent would not have been easy and a bit dangerous. So we stayed with Little Sonnstein.

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November 3, 2025,Kleiner Sonnstein ⛰️🥾🍁🍂

I was completely unmotivated and my legs were heavy this afternoon – despite the light rain – but I still managed to get going and hike up to the Kleiner Sonnstein.

At the top, I was rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view, and I even saw a chamois – I hadn't expected that at all! 🍀🙏🥾🥰

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April 15, 2025,Kleiner Sonnstein 🇦🇹 - Panoramablick über die Traunseeregion

The Kleiner Sonnstein is one of the most popular viewpoints on Lake Traunsee. There are a few parking spaces right at the start of the hiking trail on Federal Highway 145 in Siegesbach, and these quickly fill up.

At the beginning, you have to climb a few steps before the trail leads through a forest. This is followed by a …

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