Mountain Peaks & Viewpoints

This collection features the primary summits and panoramic viewpoints surrounding Lake Wolfgangsee in the Salzkammergut region. Highlights include the Schafberg, accessible via Austria's steepest steam cog railway, and the distinctive double-peaked Sparber. The list also covers the Bleckwand, known for its natural rock window, and the Vormauerstein, which provides a direct overlook of the lake. These peaks range from the 1,783-meter Schafberg to the lower lakeside trails of the Bürgl near Strobl.

Schafberg

Schafberg is a mountain in the Austrian state of Salzburg. Situated within the Salzkammergut Mountains range of the Northern Limestone Alps,…

Sparber

A 1,502-meter peak in the Osterhorn Group featuring a distinctive double-peaked rocky summit. The final ascent involves sections secured with ladders and steel cables.

Almkogel

A 1,030-meter peak located on the border between Salzburg and Upper Austria, offering panoramic views of both Lake Wolfgangsee and Lake Mondsee.

Bleckwand

A 1,541-meter summit famous for the natural rock window known as the Bleckwandfenster, which frames views of the lake below.

Vormauerstein

A 1,453-meter peak situated above St. Wolfgang, providing clear views of the Schafberg and the southern basin of the lake.

Bürgl

A 745-meter forested hill on a peninsula near Strobl, featuring a circumnavigating lakeside trail built into the rock face.