Sapotnigofen Viewpoint – Messner Cross loop from Diex

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Sapotnigofen Viewpoint – Messner Cross loop from Diex

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Sapotnigofen Viewpoint – Messner Cross loop from Diex

04:34

15.3km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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813 m

View of Diex

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Diex, the sunniest municipality in Austria!
That's why I chose this tranquil village as my retirement home. 😊
Located on the southern foothills of the Saualpe at 1,153 m above …

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1.97 km

Sapotnigofen Viewpoint

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The Sapotnigofen is a nice place for a short break with a fantastic view.

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2.79 km

Messner Cross

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Nice wooden cross on the way from Diex to the Steinerhütte.

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6.04 km

View of Saualpe from Kraftplatz

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6.82 km

Wolftratte

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Here at the crossroads you can decide whether you want to hike back to Diex or continue towards Sauofen.

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10.8 km

Brunner Hütten

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Small alpine pasture with cows and a private hut with a rest bench.

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10.9 km

View of the Mountains of Diex

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Beautiful views all around. The landscape here is very sloping and very open.

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11.5 km

Straußhütte

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Bought as a residential home by a young couple a few years ago and have been renovating it step by step since then.

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15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.82 km

2.94 km

2.60 km

779 m

134 m

Surfaces

8.57 km

3.03 km

2.67 km

779 m

225 m

Elevation

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Sunday 18 October

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Sapotnigofen Viewpoint – Messner Cross loop from Diex

View of Diex

Sapotnigofen Viewpoint

Messner Cross

View of Saualpe from Kraftplatz

Wolftratte

Brunner Hütten

View of the Mountains of Diex

Straußhütte

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