- Brief description
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Medium-length loop trail north of Saalfelden with lots of variety. Leads to the scenically located Pestkreuz crucifix.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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HIB Saalfelden (Lichtenbergstr. 13, 5760 Saalfelden)
- Route
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Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer (748 m)ObsmarktBachwinkl1.5 kmMarzon3.6 kmDorfheim6.2 kmPabing7.1 kmPabing7.3 kmSaalfelden am Steinernen Meer (748 m)8.0 kmObsmarkt8.2 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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The Pestkreuz loop is a true adventure for all runners collecting not only miles, but also long-lasting experiences. In addition to changing surfaces, some important waypoints are passed, such as the hermitage or the Pestkreuz crucifix. The runners loyal companion on this tour is the stunning and constantly changing panorama view - making a focused training quite challenging!
- Directions
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From the starting point the trail takes you first slightly uphill, past the Lichtenberg castle und below the well-known hermitage in the direction of Saalfelden-Bachwinkl. For the first part you will run mostly on gravel and asphalt. After passing the Bachwinkl parking lot, the trail guides you to Gründbichl. Running along a meadow trail, you will reach the historic Pestkreuz crucifix, then following a narrow road continue to the picturesque Saalfelden-Dorfheim. From here you run along well-maintained side roads back the the starting point.
- Highest point
- 873 m
- Endpoint
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HIB Saalfelden (Lichtenbergstr. 13, 5760 Saalfelden)
- Height profile
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- Safety instructions
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Surface: Gravel, asphalt, forest floor, meadowland
- Directions
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BY CAR
Drive on the Pinzgauer federal highway B311 from Saalfelden in the direction of Lofer. About 500 m after the roundabout at the Interspar supermarket, take a right into 'Anton-Wallner-Straße'. Follow the road for 350 m, then take a left into the Lichtenbergstraße. Follow the road for about 1.5 km until reaching the school grounds and your right. The run starts here.
- Public transportation
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BY TRAIN
Take the train and start to enjoy your vacation as soon as you leave home. Relax and enjoy the view as you travel to Saalfelden Leogang with no traffic to slow you down. Visit the website of the Austrian railway (ÖBB) for schedules and tickets. www.oebb.at
BY BUS
The starting point at the parking lot Bürgerau can be reached by bus from the city center of Saalfelden. The bus stop "Saalfelden Höhere Internatsschule" is located at the starting point.
- Parking
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above the school, there is a parking area
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