Hiking

The most beautiful mountain hikes to summit crosses worth seeing

Summit crosses reach even closer to the sky than the mountains. For centuries, they have adorned peaks and summits in the Alpine region in simple or effective designs. Whether their "Grüß Gott" is seen as a welcoming greeting or primarily as a religious symbol is a matter of personal interpretation. Regardless of your world view, the sight of them gives all mountain hikers the liberating feeling of having reached a destination and standing on a marvellous vantage point. Don't forget to sign the summit book!
    • Difficultydifficult
    • Length3.9 km
    • Duration3:00 h
    • Elevation uphill383 m
    • PlaceMatrei in Osttirol / Granatspitzgruppe
  • Fascinating ridge tour for experienced mountaineers to an outstanding panoramic mountain
  • most beautiful summit cross of the Granatspitz group
  • adlerlounge Kals with mountain restaurant at the start
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    • Length12.0 km
    • Duration6:00 h
    • Elevation uphill431 m
    • PlaceMatrei in Osttirol / Granatspitzgruppe
  • a "place of strength" with a modern stainless steel summit cross
  • Easily accessible mountain in the Glockner group for experienced hikers, local mountain of the Kalser Tauernhaus, part of the Glocknerkrone high-altitude trail
  • View of the Dorfertal valley and the glaciated three-thousand metre peaks of the Glockner group
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    • Difficultymedium
    • Length8.8 km
    • Duration3:30 h
    • Elevation uphill498 m
    • PlaceErl / Chiemgauer Alpen
  • beautiful panoramic mountain with two summit crosses on the border between Tyrol and Bavaria in the Chiemgau Alps
  • family-friendly hike starting from Erl
  • marvellous view of the Chiemgau Alps and the Kaiser Mountains, refreshment stop at the rustic Kranzhornalm
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    • Difficultymedium
    • Length8.6 km
    • Duration4:30 h
    • Elevation uphill779 m
    • PlaceBrandenberg / Brandenberger Alpen (Rofan)
  • Three-peak tour in the Brandenberg Alps with Plessenberg (1,743 m), Heuberg (1,746 m) and Kienberg (1,786 m)
  • Wonderful viewing boxes with benches at the summit crosses
  • Views of the Inntal valley as well as the mountains of the Kitzbühel and Zillertal Alps and as far as the Hohe Tauern with the Großglockner and Großvenediger
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    • Difficultymedium
    • Length6.0 km
    • Elevation uphill596 m
    • PlaceSt. Ulrich am Pillersee / Loferer Steinberge
  • The world's largest accessible summit cross, landmark of the Pillerseetal valley, accessible via several beautiful hiking routes and the Pillersee mountain railway, among others
  • Viewing platforms with telescopes to Pillersee, Steinberg, Großglockner and Kitzbüheler Horn
  • Refreshment stops include Gasthof Buchensteinwand
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    • Difficultymedium
    • Length14.4 km
    • Duration6:00 h
    • Elevation uphill925 m
    • PlaceFügenberg / Hochfügen im Zillertal / Tuxer Alpen
  • Artistic memorial for peace and tolerance on the Kleiner Gilfert in the Tux Alps
  • a five-metre-high cross and artistic panels symbolise the nine world religions, created by artist and prison guard Herbert Kirchmair together with prisoners from the prison
  • three alpine villages and wonderful views over the Inn Valley to the Karwendel mountains
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    • Difficultymedium
    • Length6.8 km
    • Duration3:30 h
    • Elevation uphill500 m
    • PlaceTux/Hintertux im Zillertal / Zillertaler Alpen
  • three moderately difficult to difficult high mountain panoramic peaks in the Tux Alps
  • two summit crosses and a metal bird of prey
  • spectacular views, alpine villages and picturesque mountain lakes
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    • DifficultyB
    • Duration1:00 h
    • Duration4:00 h
    • Elevation difference230 m
  • Varied high-altitude tour in the Schober group of the Lienz Dolomites with via ferrata to the summit and spectacular views of the Großglockner
  • summit cross erected by mountain guides and mountain rescuers from Kals
  • wild and romantic Debanttal valley, overnight accommodation at the Lienzer Hütte mountain hut
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    • Difficultydifficult
    • Length8.5 km
    • Elevation uphill1,250 m
    • PlaceKartitsch / Gailtaler Alpen
  • Magnificent summit tour for experienced hikers in East Tyrol, Carnic Alps
  • Panoramic views as far as the Großglockner and Großvenediger, marvellous alpine flower meadows along the way
  • European peace cross erected by Italian and Austrian mountaineers with the message "Never again war!"
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