Großarl: Saukaralm – Saukarkopf – Gerstreitalm

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Großarl

Großarl: Saukaralm – Saukarkopf – Gerstreitalm

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4.8

(125)

562

hikers

Großarl: Saukaralm – Saukarkopf – Gerstreitalm

04:40

9.57km

780m

Hiking

This varied hike takes you to the Hausberg of Großarl and spoils your palate in two rustic huts. If you want to hike with the whole family, you can shorten this tour to a four-and-a-half-kilometer loop – just to the Gerstreitalm.

It starts at the Vorderstadluck parking lot, which you…

by Großarltal

Last updated: March 19, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.64 km

Saukaralm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Highly recommended. Even if the mountain hut is a bit more expensive than others, the snack board tastes really great. And the view of the Grossarl Valley is simply amazing.

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4.44 km

Saukarkopf Summit

Highlight • Summit

At first glance, the Saukarkopf seems difficult to climb due to the rugged rock, as the rugged front is only for climbers. Hikers reach the summit via a hiking trail. …

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7.31 km

Gerstreitalm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Gerstreitalm is easy to reach from Großarl: by car, it is best to drive to the Vorderstadluck car park and from there it is a one-hour hike up. Very good hospitality with overnight accommodation for up to 20 people.

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9.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.81 km

2.64 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.83 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 11 October

9°C

-1°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

October 5, 2023,Rauf auf den Saukarkopf 🐷

The whole valley is fantastic. You would definitely like it too. Few people and wonderful nature. 😉

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July 28, 2024,Saukaralm, Gerstreitalm

Unfortunately, problems with GPS again 🫣
The correct route has been edited under planned

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October 4, 2025,Saukaralm Gerstreitalm

Today we hiked to the Saukar Hut (last day open this year).
Due to the drizzle, we didn't climb the Saukarkopf.
Descend via the Gerstreitalm (refreshment stop).

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November 16, 2024,Saukaralm

Saukaralm is open tomorrow for the last time this season.

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January 3, 2025

This varied hike takes you to the Hausberg of Großarl and spoils your palate in two rustic huts. If you want to hike with the whole family, you can shorten this tour to a four-and-a-half-kilometer loop – just to the Gerstreitalm.
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It starts at the Vorderstadluck parking lot, which you can reach either

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