--- title: Hochlecken from Gasthof Kienklause url: "https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/100036/hochlecken-from-gasthof-kienklause.html" description: This alpine hike of medium difficulty leads us on excellently marked paths and many beautiful resting places to the 1572 m high Hochlecken in the middle of the Höllengebirge. date: 2016-05-12 modified: 2026-03-11 --- # Hochlecken from Gasthof Kienklause Hochlecken from Gasthof Kienklause ==================================== **Starting place:** 4853 Steinbach am Attersee **Destination:** 4853 Steinbach am Attersee ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/227899/3082464CCC4C49C9E7F14CB7122A76BBEBE088ED1F48837D1C3CB42C2D1BA189/atterseepanorama.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/237243/2645309902987ABD4CAEC07B2A6000BF03DDC344648FED29C6013ADACDC8EF9F/steinbachhoellengebirge.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/122785/057A9C4C49911EF96362E0612EBBF8C4B45B4A1217C437D3BB94CD3F53CE7866/hochleckenhaus-im-hoellengebirge.jpg) Open copyright © Stefanie Hemetsberger Close copyright [ ![Panorama of Lake Attersee from Hochlecken](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/227899/3082464CCC4C49C9E7F14CB7122A76BBEBE088ED1F48837D1C3CB42C2D1BA189/atterseepanorama.jpg "© Stefanie Hemetsberger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/227899/3082464CCC4C49C9E7F14CB7122A76BBEBE088ED1F48837D1C3CB42C2D1BA189/atterseepanorama.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger Close copyright [ ![Aerial view of Steinbach with the Höllengebirge mountains](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237243/2645309902987ABD4CAEC07B2A6000BF03DDC344648FED29C6013ADACDC8EF9F/steinbachhoellengebirge.jpg "© TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237243/2645309902987ABD4CAEC07B2A6000BF03DDC344648FED29C6013ADACDC8EF9F/steinbachhoellengebirge.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Attersee-Salzkammergut, Susanne Schlesinger; Close copyright [ ![Hochleckenhaus in Steinbach am Attersee: The picture shows a building with a distinctive gabled roof and a balcony where some people are sitting. The building is made of wood and stone and is situated in a mountainous environment.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/122785/057A9C4C49911EF96362E0612EBBF8C4B45B4A1217C437D3BB94CD3F53CE7866/hochleckenhaus-im-hoellengebirge.jpg "© TVB Attersee-Salzkammergut, Susanne Schlesinger;") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/122785/057A9C4C49911EF96362E0612EBBF8C4B45B4A1217C437D3BB94CD3F53CE7866/hochleckenhaus-im-hoellengebirge.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Attersee-Attergau, Christina Zweimüller, TVB Attersee-Attergau, Christina Zweimüller Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237245/22422FFD6FC3FD13BE4E1D02B6D1AC00ACA1A78C1BA13F945EDBAEE46E177B9F/hoellengebirge.jpg "© TVB Attersee-Attergau, Christina Zweimüller, TVB Attersee-Attergau, Christina Zweimüller") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237245/22422FFD6FC3FD13BE4E1D02B6D1AC00ACA1A78C1BA13F945EDBAEE46E177B9F/hoellengebirge.jpg) Open copyright © Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau, Christina Zweimüller, TVB Attersee-Attergau, Christina Zweimüller Close copyright [ ![The Hochleckenhaus in winter](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/122784/425882DBCE23F04A8B7D8F8BDBDAF1FD0E50434C60E0BA6DEA30F565C2AA433F/hochleckenhausimwinter2tourismusverbandattersee-attergauchristinazweimueller.jpg "© Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau, Christina Zweimüller, TVB Attersee-Attergau, Christina Zweimüller") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/122784/425882DBCE23F04A8B7D8F8BDBDAF1FD0E50434C60E0BA6DEA30F565C2AA433F/hochleckenhausimwinter2tourismusverbandattersee-attergauchristinazweimueller.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Possible accommodation Steinbach 5 4853 Steinbach am Attersee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Steinbach%205%2C%204853%20Steinbach%20am%20Attersee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Steinbach%205%2C%204853%20Steinbach%20am%20Attersee "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:_h`cH_n|qALeB|@iAt@Wl@]\C\VXH\Gt@Vv@T|Aj@~Aj@nBL`@@Vf@|B`AlAp@hAj@`AEr@g@t@RfAhAn@nBRf@Fd@A^BLLTJ@POJ]bAcAjA}A|BaDjB_F`@a@`Cq@|BKx@NfA`@j@n@fAlAl@j@XUdAu@bDPhAKtAy@|EkAnBm@tCoG|@`@HyBz@EEmAb@o@HkAYeAu@oBbD?yAkBl@g@]}@a@u@q@Us@Qh@{@p@Mi@y@Um@XU\BIaAr@R`ApBn@@r@WPsAfBGyAaBz@_@z@Dr@NXbAr@NXcBOgAk@cBEm@RmAp@i@g@s@EkAp@VFm@I]l@]XSVONuAb@{@XyAXDDq@c@i@o@Am@Kc@Rc@GW[K]HIWk@LMCKDIGGR]QSDEq@o@SaAM{A?{CLkDQcFUkE?eCCq@yA_@eBNm@Mu@k@a@UC}ARUF}@EYv@sCR}@O_Ad@UUa@[q@CkCDm@m@gAq@mAc@kAa@PIqDaAXq@Eo@k@m@o@KcAHkAOuAKoFw@_A^{Bs@z@u@}Bi@d@k@AKkAaArBBaEqA`B\sDgA|ACsAm@jA@oDk@n@[mAnA}BJ_A}ARCuAo@X]x@YqAM~@EtAB`ACbAoAkBAfCoAuBAbAJx@}@Oq@o@WQc@cAa@uByB_C}@Oa@Oa@[cBk@Ka@`B_Dl@eAFwCQqC?o@m@]Uu@De@lAk@zAyDlBmEMq@_BqBiDi@eAoBcCcB}Cc@uCBiDyCy@mAwDyB&server=meta.tourdata.at) This alpine hike of medium difficulty leads us on excellently marked paths and many beautiful resting places to the 1572 m high Hochlecken in the middle of the Höllengebirge. Hiking Trail No. AV 823 [**Get inspired now and try the 360° Panorama Tour!**](https://www.360perspektiven.com/projekte/attersee_update2022/?startscene=24&startactions=lookat(49.92,12.85,82.28,0,0);)This charming mountain hike begins at **the Kienklause Inn**. From there, the route follows a forest road along the romantic **Zwieselbach stream** heading south. At the next left-hand curve, the trail branches off to the right, cutting across the forest road. A short distance later, the route rejoins the forest road, which leads to the right up to the base of the **Scheringstein**. There, it joins Trail **No. 823**, which winds its way up through numerous switchbacks at the foot of **the Adlerspitze** and the **Gugelzipf** to the **Hochleckenhaus**. At an elevation of **1,574 m**, you can take a break and refuel with a hearty snack. The Hochleckenhaus owes its name to Vöcklabruck’s local mountain, the **Hochleckenkogel**, which is commonly known as “Hochlecken.” After a break, you can either return via the same path or continue northeast, shortly after which the route descends through a scree slope. Sure-footedness is required on this section. After this steep section, the trail passes the **source of the Aurach River** and shortly thereafter reaches the **Taferlklause** with the **Taferlklaussee**. From there, the return journey is on foot back to the starting point at the **Kienklause**. **Alternative Route:** From the Hochleckenhaus, it’s worth taking a detour to the **Brunnkogel** and the neighboring **Hochleckenkogel**. The walking time for the detour is about **1.5 hours round trip** via trails **No. 820/829**. From here, a direct descent into **the Aurachkar** is also possible. **Places to rest:** Gasthof Kienklause, Tel. +43 7663 202 Hochleckenhaus, open from Easter through the end of October, with lodging available, Tel. +43 7666 7588 **Getting There / Transportation:** The Traunsee Taxi can be reached at **+43 50 422 422** Monday through Sunday from **7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.** Reservations must be made at least **1 hour before departure**. Further information is available at the tourist offices of the Traunsee vacation region and at **[www.traunseetaxi.at](http://www.traunseetaxi.at)**. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4853 Steinbach am Attersee **Destination:** 4853 Steinbach am Attersee **duration:** 4h 0m **length:** 8,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 838m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 727m **Lowest point:** 621m **Highest point:** 1.574m **difficulty:** difficult **condition:** difficult **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Gravel, Hiking trail **further information:** - Possible accommodation - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Hochlecken from Gasthof Kienklause](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_100036&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Hochlecken from Gasthof Kienklause](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_100036&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Hochlecken from Gasthof Kienklause") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Parking**- Parking space: 10 [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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