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Faulkogel

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The king route in Flachau to Faulkogel 2654m.

difficult

Distance 15.4 km

6:24 h

1,535 m

2,638 m

1,104 m

The Faulkogel, at 2654m, is one of the highest elevations of the Lower Tauern. For experienced mountaineers, this route is a unique highlight. The ascent begins at the rear Marbachalm after a short warm-up stretch. The intense and demanding climb leads us over switchback trails up to the Neukar. Rope protections are provided repeatedly at exposed sections. A highlight is also the "chimney," a climbing passage with rope protection – surefootedness and freedom from dizziness required! Upon reaching the summit, you can enjoy a picture-book view of the surrounding mountain landscape. Pay attention to local conditions – for example, in July there is often still snow in the chimney, which significantly complicates passage.

Author’s recommendation

A cooling dip in the picturesque but icy cold Neukar lake is definitely worth considering for hardy hikers.

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Flachau Tourismus

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Highest point

Faulkogel, 2,638 m

Lowest point

Flachauwinkl, 1,104 m

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41 m

Dirt road

6.8 km

Forested/wild trail

448 m

Path

8.2 km

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Safety information

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

Check the weather forecast: a must-do before every hike. Weather in the mountains can change unexpectedly. Pay attention to the current weather conditions at: www.zamg.ac.at.

Important tips:

do not overestimate yourself
manage strength and endurance well
assess surefootedness and freedom from dizziness
do not dislodge 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

Tips and suggestions

More about hiking in Flachau can be found at: https://www.flachau.com/sommer/wandern/

Information about the weather on site:

https://www.flachau.com/live/ or www.zamg.ac.at

Roadbook

The route starts at the parking lot in Flachauwinkl. From there, we walk along the road for about 1 kilometer to the Marbachalm huts. After the rear Marbachalm, we pass the Anichhofalm and enter the hiking trail. We follow the switchbacks on the slope and reach the Neukar. From there, the route continues uphill to the ridge, where we finally reach the Faulkogel through the chimney. The return route is the same.

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Postbus-Haltestelle Marbachalm
Postbus-Haltestelle Kaltensteinalm
Aussichtspunkt Marbachalmen
Hermann Maier's Lieblingsplatz
Hintere Marbachalm, Anichhofhütte
Vordere Marbachalm, Prechtlhütte

Public transport

From June to September, the Sportwelt bus is the ideal shuttle and return service for your hiking tours throughout the entire 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 can receive the ticket from your host.

More information can be found at: https://www.flachau.com/de/info/vor-ort/sportweltbus.html

Additional bus connections: www.salzburg-verkehr.at

Directions

From Flachau via the Flachauwinklstraße to Flachauwinkl to the Marbach parking lot, or via the Flachauwinkl motorway exit and then continue along the Flachauwinklstraße to the Marbach parking lot.

Parking

Parking options at the Marbach parking lot.

Coordinates

47.262677, 13.414210

DMS

47°15'45.6"N 13°24'51.2"E

UTM

33T 380032 5235574

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Author’s map recommendations

A Salzburger Sportwelt hiking map as well as a Flachau hiking map are available free of charge at Flachau Tourism.

Book recommendations for this region:

Recommended maps for this region:

Equipment

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, sunscreen or rain protection if necessary
mobile phone
hiking poles
first aid kit

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Difficulty

difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

15.4 km

Duration

6:24 h

Ascent

1,535 m

Descent

1,535 m

Highest point

2,638 m

Lowest point

1,104 m

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