recommended route
Saualpe: Winterwanderung von der Gießlhütte zur Zechhütte
Winter Hiking
· Wolfsberg
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/ Naturrodelbahn mit Blick auf die KoralpePhoto: Graßler Herbert, RML Regionalmanagement Lavanttal GmbH -
/ Nebel im TalPhoto: Graßler Herbert, RML Regionalmanagement Lavanttal GmbH
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/ Panoramablick bei der ZechhüttePhoto: Graßler Herbert, RML Regionalmanagement Lavanttal GmbH
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/ Winterlandschaft SaualpePhoto: Schober Erich, RML Regionalmanagement Lavanttal GmbH
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/ Blick zu den Steiner AlpenPhoto: Schober Erich, RML Regionalmanagement Lavanttal GmbH
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/ ZechhüttePhoto: Schober Erich, RML Regionalmanagement Lavanttal GmbH
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/ Skitouren auf der SaualpePhoto: RML GmbH, RML Regionalmanagement Lavanttal GmbH
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/ Blick auf die KoralpePhoto: RML GmbH, RML Regionalmanagement Lavanttal GmbH
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/ Rodelspass auf der SaualpePhoto: Graßler Herbert, RML Regionalmanagement Lavanttal GmbH
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/ Blick auf die Wolfsberger HüttePhoto: Graßler Herbert, RML Regionalmanagement Lavanttal GmbH
easy
Distance 4 km
1:15 h
180 m
180 m
Author’s recommendation
Author
RML Lav./Graßler
Update: October 23, 2020
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,512 m
Lowest point
1,335 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
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Rest Stop
Saualpe - Zechhütte(1551 m)Alpengasthaus Gießlhütte
Safety information
Tips and hints
Start
Gießlhütte (1,335 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.839843, 14.718110
DMS
46°50'23.4"N 14°43'05.2"E
UTM
33T 478505 5187405
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Destination
Zechhütte bzw. Gießelhütte
Turn-by-turn directions
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Getting there
Parking
Coordinates
DD
46.839843, 14.718110
DMS
46°50'23.4"N 14°43'05.2"E
UTM
33T 478505 5187405
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Zu Lebzeiten veröffentlichte Erzählungen (Christine Lavant: Werke in vier Bänden)
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass Wanderkarte Nr. 219 - Lavanttal, Saualpe, Koralpe Freytag & Berndt WK 237 - Saualpe, Lavanttal, Koralpe, Region Schilcherheimat
Equipment
Basic Equipment for Winter Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots appropriate for winter use (B1+ recommended)
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Long, warm technical socks plus liners and spares
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Water- and windproof mountaineering jacket and trousers with ankle adjustment or separate gaiters
- Lip protection (SPF 30+)
- Water- and windproof gloves plus thin fleece inner gloves
- Neckwear
- moisture wicking skull / knit cap
- Sunglasses
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Blister kit
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
Technical Equipment for Winter Hiking
- Hiking poles fitted with snow baskets
- Trail ‘spike’ crampons at minimum and a basic ice axe are recommended when covering steeper terrain
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Difficulty
easy
Distance
4 km
Duration
1:15 h
Ascent
180 m
Descent
180 m
Morning
Afternoon
Avalanche conditions
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Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
Duration
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Distance
km
Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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