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Sausteigen

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    Hike with panorama over the Saalach valley

    difficult
    Distance 17.8 km
    6:15 h
    1,069 m
    1,072 m
    1,911 m
    8,421 m

    On the Sausteigen route, we hike on part of the Saalachtal high trail and are rewarded for our efforts with a unique panorama.

    Author’s recommendation

    Enjoy a cool drink at Brandgut after the successful summit ascent.

    Difficulty
    T1 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,911 m
    Lowest point
    8,421 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 7.70%Dirt road 7.73%Forested/wild trail 48.91%Path 32.77%Unknown 2.86%
    Asphalt
    1.4 km
    Dirt road
    1.4 km
    Forested/wild trail
    8.7 km
    Path
    5.8 km
    Unknown
    509 m
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    Rest stops

    Burger Baron
    Oberwirt

    Safety information

    Use the shelters not only to rest but also as protection from thunderstorms, storms, and hail.

    Roadbook

    Follow Dorf- and Erzbachstraße as far as the flood barrier, cross it and continue along the forest track, following the signs to Lochalmköpfl (1,807 m) and then turning right towards Sausteigen (1,912 m). The descent follows the slightly steeper path towards “Brandgut”. Then follow the signs to the Niederbrand Chapel. Pass this and continue along the forest track to the main road. Walk about 100 m to the right to the tennis court and cross the Oberwirtswiese back to the village square.

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Arrival by train to Zell am See. Bus No. 680 runs hourly between Zell am See and Viehhofen. The start point of the route is located directly at the "Viehhofen Ortszentrum" stop.

    Directions

    Viehhofen is located in the Glemmtal between Zell am See and Saalbach-Hinterglemm. Both places are about 9 km away. From the direction of Zell am See and Saalfelden, turn into the Glemmtal at Maishofen. From Maishofen, it is about 5 km to Viehhofen.

    Coordinates

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    47.366226, 12.735599
    DMS
    47°21'58.4"N 12°44'08.2"E
    UTM
    33T 329030 5248349
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    Equipment

    Sturdy footwear, rainwear, and sun protection are recommended.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    T1 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    17.8 km
    Duration
    6:15 h
    Ascent
    1,069 m
    Descent
    1,072 m
    Highest point
    1,911 m
    Lowest point
    8,421 m
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