--- title: Redender Stein Mountain url: "https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430003479/redender-stein-mountain.html" description: The Speaking Stone in the Dead Mountains is a distinctive peak with an impressive panorama – and the setting of an ancient legend that gave it its name. A rewarding destination for experienced hikers in the Ausseerland. date: 2012-03-05 modified: 2026-06-30 --- # Redender Stein Mountain Redender Stein Mountain ========================= Grundlsee, Steiermark, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/210620/C5C1B502342CB9A558EB5DEC1A0AEE8CD927109CACE60E73D44CADAB5F7DFCEB/redender-stein-grundlsee-gipfel.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/210621/33C1952EBA88ABF44448A7901CAF0150204A176195C1ECCB7FCF4214A9A33329/redender-stein-grundlsee-gipfelkreuz.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/401485/667D70D5D2D590A147B7DA42B2845D38784EAB926A29C03F60CC6ED513E5532A/aussicht-vom-redenden-stein-grundlsee-2.jpg) [ ![A picturesque landscape with green meadows and a large rock. 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In the background, there are high mountains and a blue sky with white clouds.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/401485/667D70D5D2D590A147B7DA42B2845D38784EAB926A29C03F60CC6ED513E5532A/aussicht-vom-redenden-stein-grundlsee-2.jpg "© CC-BY, Bettina Scheck, Bettina Scheck") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/401485/667D70D5D2D590A147B7DA42B2845D38784EAB926A29C03F60CC6ED513E5532A/aussicht-vom-redenden-stein-grundlsee-2.jpg) [ ![A high-quality mountain panorama at sunset with a large cross in the foreground. 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Totes Gebirge 8993 Grundlsee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Totes%20Gebirge%2C%208993%20Grundlsee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Totes%20Gebirge%2C%208993%20Grundlsee "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.6900636015261&lon=13.8856887817383&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The **Speaking Stone** in the **Dead Mountains** is a distinctive peak with an impressive panorama – and the setting of an ancient legend that gave it its name. A rewarding destination for experienced hikers in the **Ausseerland**. The **Talking Stone** is located at an altitude of 1,900 meters in the western part of the **Dead Mountains**, near the border between **Styria** and **Upper Austria**. The ascent usually starts from the **[Albert-Appel-Haus](https://www.ausseerland.at/en/appelhaus)**, which can be reached in about an hour via marked trails. Surefootedness, fitness, and alpine experience are required for this tour. The summit rewards with a far-reaching view over the **Ausseerland**, the **Salzkammergut**, and the surrounding limestone peaks. A summit cross and the nearby **Henaralm circular trail** provide opportunities for rest and further hiking. #### Particularly charming is the place due to the legend associated with the name: The wind whistling through rock crevices makes the stone murmur – thus, it was believed in the past that it spoke. Although linguists trace the name back to “reddening stone” – as the rock glows reddish at sunset – the idea of the “talking stone” has persisted, giving the place a mysterious atmosphere. In combination with other hiking routes around the **Grundlsee**, the **Talking Stone** is a culturally as well as scenically enriching destination for nature-loving guests in the **Ausseerland** and **Styria**. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Redender Stein Mountain** Totes Gebirge 8993 Grundlsee Phone [ +43 3622 85 - 33 ](tel:+4336228533) E-Mail [gemeinde@grundlsee.at](#mailto) Web [www.grundlsee.at](https://www.grundlsee.at "New window") https://www.grundlsee.at --- **Contact person** Redender Stein Totes Gebirge 8993 Grundlsee Phone [ +43 3622 85 - 33 ](tel:+4336228533) E-Mail [gemeinde@grundlsee.at](#mailto) Web [www.grundlsee.at](https://www.grundlsee.at "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ During the summer months in suitable weather conditions. - Can only be viewed from outside [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Elevation**1900 m [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Season**- Summer [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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