• Salzburg Summit Game: High altitude hike Grießenkareck and Saukarfunktel

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Difficulty
Duration 4h 30min
Length 10.89km
Max Altitude 2028m
Ascent 527m
descent 527m
This varied circular hike is part of the "Salzburg Summit Game" with the Saukarfunktel and offers a magnificent view over the Flachautal valley.

Diese Rundwanderung führt dich nach der Bergfahrt mit Starjet 1 + 2 auf einer aussichtsreichen Route zuerst zum Grießenkareck, den Hausberg von Flachau. Weiter führt der Panoramaweg zum Saukarfunktel, den Flachauer Berg des "Salzburger Gipfelspiels". Hierbei geht es darum, 7 Gipfel der Region zu erwandern, durch die verschiedenen Rituale an den Gipfeln den eigenen Horizont zu erweitern und sich mit den Prägestempeln im Tourenbuch eine Belohnung zu sichern. Alle Infos dazu gibt es hier: www.salzburgergipfelpiel.at.
Danach geht es den Grat entlang weiter Richtung Süden bis zur Frauenalm und weiter über einen naturbelassenen Steig zurück zu den Grießenkaralmen und zur Bergstation vom Starjet 2.

Einkehrmöglichkeiten: Waldgasthof, Jandlalm, Hofalm, Latschenhof, Frauenalm.

Bitte Öffnungszeiten der Bergbahnen beachten: www.snow-space.com

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The tour start at Berggasthof Latschenhof (going up with the lift starjet 1 & 2 possible - take note of their operating hours) - above the Latschenhof turn into walking path 41 - pass the War Memorial crosses and follow the track to Grießenkareck (1991 m) - carry on via Saukarfunktel (2028 m) to Saukarkopf 2014 m) - take turn off Frauenalm path Nr. 41 - then turn left to Nr. 45 - return to Latschenhof.

If you want to do a shorter circular hike, you can already turn left after the Grießenkareck (trail no. 45) and hike back to the Latschenhof mountain inn.

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).

Sportwelt-bus to Flachau "Ortsmitte/ starjet 1"

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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