The “Europe Cross” stands on a rock above the valley, with rolling hills and a wide horizon in the background.

The Europe Cross

Hiking to viewing point Alberfeldkogel

The Europe Cross at the viewing point Alberfeldkogel is one of the most popular hiking destinations for hikers and mountain enthusiasts at the Feuerkogel, which offers a fantastic 360 degree panorama view of the lakes Traunsee, Langbathsee and the mountain summits of the Salzkammergut.

On the occasion of the Austrian Council Presidency of the European Union council in 2006 the Europe Cross was produced by more than 100 pupils in the workshops of the HTL Wels and handed over at at the dedication ceremony to ‘Naturfreunde Ebensee’ .

The Europe Cross can be reached on foot in about 1 hour from mountain station Feuerkogel.

Family standing at the viewing wall on the Feuerkogel, framed by a metal ring, Traunstein and Traunsee in the background.
Four people stand at the Europakreuz on the Feuerkogel and look out over the vast hilly landscape towards Lake Traunsee.
A family leans against a stone wall at the top of a mountain and looks out over the lake, fields and mountains in the distance.

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The Europe Cross on the Feuerkogel was assembled using individual cubes, with each cube symbolising an EU member state.

It is an indication of the basis of equality and unity in the individual states in the European Union and the connections which the individual states have with one another. 

Facts:

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    Alberfeldkogel: 1.709 m

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    High Europe Cross: 5 m

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    Opening: 23.06.2006

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    Cubes: 25

You can find useful information on the Europe Cross and information on the individual cubes in the folder.

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Don't forget!

Leave a message in the summit book

What is a visit at the a summit cross without a logbook message in the summit book?

There is also a "summit book" at the Europe Cross and the post-hikers are happy about nice entries, so don't forget to write it in the summit book :-)

On a sunny day, a child with pigtails and a cap writes something in the summit book and looks out over the mountain landscape on the Feuerkogel.
Girl with a cap gives a thumbs-up at the summit, with Lake Traunsee and the striking Traunstein in the morning sun behind her.
Girl sits on the Feuerkogel with her summit book open and looks out over Traunstein and the vast mountain panorama.
Striking white rock face of the Alberfeldkogel with a wide view of the hilly landscape, red berries and green branches in front.

Europakreuz Alberfeldkogel

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Via ferrata Alberfeldkogel

On the Alberfeldkogel via ferrata, mountain adventurers and climbing fans can expect climbing fun at the highest level - great panoramic views included!

Climber with helmet and safety gear crosses a crevice with a wide straddle under a clear blue sky.
Family leaning at the viewing point- view of the Traunstein and lake.

Family leaning at the viewing point- view of the Traunstein and lake.

Europe Cross is on the Alberfeldkogel - behind it hills and a wide horizon.

Europe Cross is on the Alberfeldkogel - behind it hills and a wide horizon.

Enjoying the view - girls quench their thirst, parents gaze into the countryside.

Enjoying the view - girls quench their thirst, parents gaze into the countryside.

Europe Cross - group looks into the wide hills and Langbathsee lake

Europe Cross - group looks into the wide hills and Langbathsee lake

Family on a viewing platform - view over the Traunsee to the Traunstein

Family on a viewing platform - view over the Traunsee to the Traunstein

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