Großer Sauofen Summit Cross – View of Großer Sauofen loop from Steinerhütte

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Großer Sauofen Summit Cross – View of Großer Sauofen loop from Steinerhütte

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Großer Sauofen Summit Cross – View of Großer Sauofen loop from Steinerhütte

02:19

5.88km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.48 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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28 m

Steinerhütte

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great hut, starting point for hikes on the large and small Sauofen. Large parking lot.

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305 m

Steep Ascent to Saualm Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

the ascent from the Steinerhütte is very difficult and tough, but the wide plains on the ridge compensate for all the hardships

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1.63 km

Speikkogel Summit

Highlight • Summit

A beautiful summit, also with a great view.

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2.01 km

Zingerle Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Zingerle Kreuz (1,891 m) is located on the Saualpe and is very easy to reach. From the Wolfsberger Hütte car park, it takes about 30 minutes if you take …

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3.46 km

Großer Sauofen Summit Cross

Highlight • Summit

Hike for young and old, typical alpine flair, really nice hike.

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4.13 km

View of Großer Sauofen

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Steinerhütte wonderful hike to the big Sauofen.

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4.19 km

Forest Hiking Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very nice hiking trail. Sturdy shoes should be standard

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5.66 km

Small Waterfall

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Small waterfall right at the beginning of the hike. But also for the way back a little cooling

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5.88 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.00 km

1.64 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

1.29 km

184 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

12°C

5°C

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Comments

September 1, 2023,Saualpe grosser Sauofen ab Steinerhütte

Sturdy shoes required.
For those who have difficulty walking, the climb should be avoided. The paths lead over many stones and roots.
It is very windy at the top so warm clothing is definitely required, even in the summer months!

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June 17, 2025,Auf den Großer Sauofen in der Region Kärnten Mitte – Gipfeltouren für Familien in Kärnten

We set off from the Steinerhütte in the late afternoon. There are only a few cars in the parking lot, and the hut is quiet. Junior curiously explores the surroundings, and we treat ourselves to a coffee before setting off. Following trail 342 toward the Wolfsberger Hütte, we briefly enter the forest before the first expansive views open up.

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