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From Flachau center, head towards the valley station Starjet 1 (summer lift operation), then continue to Pfeiffei Alm, cross the meadow there and continue to hiking trail no. 42 – from here it goes quite steeply uphill to the Starjet mid-station. Slightly above the mountain station Starjet 1, continue moderately steep on the newly created hiking trail no. 41 to the Grießenkar alms. Above the mountain inn Latschenhof, turn onto hiking trail no. 41, continue to the war memorial crosses and along the ridge to Grießenkareck (1991 m). Then turn left at the fork onto path no. 45A – after a few minutes’ walk, there is another fork, turn left here – continue to the mountain station Starjet 2. Then return to the valley in Flachau using the summer lift operation.
Alternative: With the summer lift operation (Starjet 1 and 2) uphill to the mountain inn Latschenhof or just the first section (Starjet 1) to the mid-station
Planning & preparation: A precise route planning is recommended before each mountain tour. Information from locals such as mountain guides or hut keepers as well as hiking maps will help you.
Check weather forecast: A must-do before every hike. Weather in the mountains can change unexpectedly. Take note of current weather conditions at: www.zamg.ac.at.
Important tips:
- do not overestimate yourself
- manage energy and endurance well
- assess sure-footedness and freedom from dizziness
- do not kick stones
- turn back in time in case of weather changes
Mountain rescue number: The phone number 140 is the emergency number for alpine accidents in Austria.
The basic equipment for a hiker includes:
- sturdy, high footwear with a grippy sole
- appropriate mountain clothing
- enough to drink
- snacks for in between
- sunglasses, possibly sunscreen or rain protection
- mobile phone
- hiking sticks
- first aid kit
Parking is available in the center of Flachau (BBF Center & miniature golf parking lot).
From June to September, the Sportweltbus is the ideal shuttle and return service for your hikes throughout the region (Flachau, Wagrain-Kleinarl, St. Johann-Alpendorf, Radstadt, Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Eben, Filzmoos, Obertauern, Großarl & Hüttschlag).
With the "Guest Mobility Ticket" you can use the Sportweltbus free of charge. You receive the ticket from your host.
More information can be found at: https://www.flachau.com/de/info/vor-ort/sportweltbus.html
Other bus connections: www.salzburg-verkehr.at
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