• Grießenkareck

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Difficulty
Duration 1h 45min
Length 4.86km
Max Altitude 1991m
Ascent 290m
descent 290m
On this tour, you can look forward to an incredible 360° panorama at the peak of the Grießenkareck!
The hike begins after the ascent with the Starjet 1+2 cable cars (note summer operating times) slightly above the Latschenhof mountain inn via hiking trail 41. Continue to the war memorial crosses and along the ridge to Grießenkareck (1991 m). Surefootedness and a head for heights are required for the last 15 minutes before the summit.

Alternative: From Flachau centre via hiking trail no. 42 fairly steeply uphill to the Starjet middle station. From here it continues moderately steeply via the newly created hiking trail no. 41 to the Grießenkaralmen.

Refreshment stops: Waldgasthof, Jandlalm, Hofalm, Latschenhof;

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More informations

Flachau centre - valley station Starjet 1 - ascent with the chairlifts starjet 1+2 to the Berggasthof Latschenhof - above the Berggasthof turn into the hiking trail no. 41 - past the war memorial crosses along the Grießenkareck (1991 m) - then turn right at the fork path no. 45A - after a few minutes walk another fork, turn left here - further to the mountain station Starjet 2

Planning & preparation: Precise tour planning is recommended before every mountain tour. Information from local experts such as mountain guides or hut keepers as well as hiking maps will help you.

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

Important tips:

o do not overestimate yourself

o manage your strength and endurance well

o assess your surefootedness and head for heights

o do not step on stones

o turn around in good time if the 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:

o sturdy, high shoes with a grippy sole

o suitable mountain clothing

o enough to drink

o snacks for in-between

o sunglasses, sunscreen or rain protection if necessary

o mobile phone

o walking sticks

o First aid kit

Parking possibilities are available at the center of Flachau (BBF-Center & Minigolf).

From June to September, the Sportweltbus is the ideal shuttle service for your hiking tours in the entire region (Flachau, Wagrain-Kleinarl, St. Johann-Alpendorf, Radstadt, Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Eben, Filzmoos, Obertauern, Großarl & Hüttschlag).

With the Flachau Summer Card you can use the Sportweltbus for only Euro 1,00 per person and route. Children under 6 years travel free!

More information at: https://www.flachau.com/en/more/information/sportweltbus.html

Further connections: www.salzburg-verkehr.at

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