• Flachau - Grießenkareck - Frauenalm - Flachauwinkl

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Difficulty
Duration 8h
Length 21.97km
Max Altitude 1994m
Ascent 1129m
descent 1129m
This hike offers a magnificent 360° panoramic view including the summit experience.
This hike offers a magnificent 360° panoramic view including the summit experience.
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More informations

Flachau center - direction valley station starjet 1 - to Pfeiffei Alm - cross the meadow there and to hiking trail no. 42 - partly continue on trail no. 41 - above the mountain inn Latschenhof turn right onto hiking trail no. 41 - past the war memorial crosses and along the "Schneid" to Grießenkareck (1991 m) - continue over Saukarfunktel (2028 m) to Saukarkopf (2014 m) - junction Frauenalm no. 41 - continue down to the valley to Flachauwinkl no. 45 - from there on foot towards Flachau no. 1 or with the Sportwelt bus from the stop "Flachau Steinfeld".

During the operating times of the Flachau cable cars, it is possible to ascend to the mountain inn Latschenhof with the starjet 1 & 2 cable cars.

Planning & preparation: A thorough route planning is recommended before every mountain hike. Information from locals such as mountain guides or hut hosts and hiking maps will help you with this.

Check weather forecast: A must-do before every hike. The weather in the mountains can change unexpectedly. Observe the current weather conditions at: www.zamg.ac.at.

Important tips:

  • do not overestimate yourself
  • manage strength and endurance well
  • assess surefootedness & freedom from dizziness
  • do not dislodge stones
  • turn back in time in case of weather changes

Mountain rescue number: The telephone number 140 is the emergency number for alpine accidents in Austria

The basic equipment of a hiker includes:

  • sturdy, high footwear with grippy soles
  • appropriate mountain clothing
  • enough to drink
  • snacks for in between
  • sunglasses, if necessary sunscreen or rain protection
  • mobile phone
  • hiking poles
  • first aid kit

Parking is available in the center of Flachau (BBF Center & Minigolf parking lot).

From June to September, the Sportwelt bus is the ideal feeder and return service for your hiking tours 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 Sportwelt bus 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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