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Auf dem Karnischen Höhenweg
Photo: Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See, (c) Traildino

Corrie Tilstra
on the June 22, 2020

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The Karnische Höhenweg or "Friedensweg" leads along the entire Karnische Kamm, which runs along the border between Austria and Italy.

Open

difficult

Distance 137.8 km

48:47 h

8,144 m

9,400 m

2,675 m

661 m

The somewhat longer section east of the Plöckenpass offers a gentle mountain landscape with extensive alpine meadows and easy hiking mountains. West of the Plöckenpass, the more interesting alpine section stretches along the highest peaks of the Carnic Ridge. The alpine long-distance hiking trail leads through a scenically extremely beautiful and varied area.

Author’s recommendation

In addition to the conventional course of the Carnic High Trail, challenging summit ascents such as Gr. Kinigat, Filmoorhöhe, Porze, Monte Peralba, Hohe Warte and others can be included (partly on fixed rope routes). We recommend a 2-3 day extension - with additional overnight stays at the Filmoorhütte or the Untere Valentin Alm.

Author

Erich Glantschnig, Kärntner Bergwanderführer

Update: August 28, 2020

Difficulty

difficult

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Highest point

2,675 m

Lowest point

661 m

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Tips and hints

Further information is available from the Nassfeld-Pressegger Information & Service Center at +43 4285 8241 and info@nassfeld.at

The Karnische Höhenweg in the Lesach Valley

The Karnische Höhenweg in the Nassfeld-Pressegger See area

Start

Sillian (1,917 m)

Coordinates:

46.720122, 12.412978

DMS

46°43'12.4"N 12°24'46.7"E

UTM

33T 302299 5177313

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Destination

Thörl-Maglern

Turn-by-turn directions

The Karnische Höhenweg, for example, can also be divided into 8-11 daily stages; a descent into the valley is possible (almost) at any time. There are plenty of possibilities to stay overnight in managed huts.

Proposal for the daily stages:

1st day: Leckfeldalm - Sillianer hut - Obstansersee hut

2nd day: Obstansersee hut - Filmoor hut - Porzehütte

3rd day: Porzehütte - high white stone house

4th day: High white stone house - Wolayerseehütte

5th day: Wolayerseehütte - Zollnerseehütte

6th day: Zollnerseehütte - Nassfeld (Alpenhof Plattner)

7th day: Nassfeld (Alpenhof Plattner) - Dolinza Alm (Gasthaus Starhand)

8th day: Dolinza Alm (Gasthaus Starhand) - Thörl near Arnoldstein

Of course the Karnische Höhenweg can also be walked in the opposite direction, with the gentler part at the beginning and the high alpine part at the end.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Arrival by public transport possible.

Timetable under:

www.oebb.at

www.mobilbuero.com

Getting there

The approach depends on the planned starting point of the Karnischer Höhenweg. See the individual stages.

Parking

The parking possibility depends on the planned starting point of the Karnische Höhenweg. See the individual stages.

Coordinates

46.720122, 12.412978

DMS

46°43'12.4"N 12°24'46.7"E

UTM

33T 302299 5177313

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Hier können sie eine kostenlose Broschüre mit allen Etappen und Hütten herunterladen: www.karnischer-hoehenweg.at Karnischer Höhenweg: Von Sillian nach Thörl-Maglern. 14 Etappen - mit Varianten und Gipfeln. Verlag: Bergverlag Rother; Auflage: 2., aktualisierte Auflage 2013 (19. August 2013) ISBN: 978-3763344048 Karnischer Höhenweg: Wanderführer mit Tourenkarten und Höhenprofilen (KOMPASS-Wanderführer). Verlag: KOMPASS-Karten; Auflage: 1., Aufl. (Mai 2013). ISBN: 978-3850268257 Gailtal, Lesachtal : Karnischer Höhenweg (Kompass-Wanderbuch). ISBN: 978-3870515003 Gailtal /Lesachtal /Karnischer Höhenweg: Wanderführer mit Tourenkarten, Höhenprofilen und Wandertipps. Verlag: KOMPASS-Karten, Innsbruck; Auflage: 6 (August 2008). ISBN: 978-3854915003

Equipment

Checklist:

Sturdy footwear (hiking boots or mountain boots)
(Hiking) Clothing for all weather conditions: rain protection, hats, gloves, ... (according to the season)
First aid kit
Money
Cell phone or radio
Hiking maps
Backpack
Sun protection and sunglasses
Flashlight or headlamp
Catering (drinks, water bottles and possibly food)
Toiletries
ev. hiking poles
...

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Difficulty

difficult

Distance

137.8 km

Duration

48:47 h

Ascent

8,144 m

Descent

9,400 m

Highest point

2,675 m

Lowest point

661 m

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8 Stages

Long-Distance Hiking · Carnic Alps

Karnischer Höhenweg - Etappe 1: Leckfeldalm - Obstanersee Hütte

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 1

Distance 11.5 km

Duration 6:00 h

Ascent 960 m

Descent 580 m

The Karnische Höhenweg or "Friedensweg" leads along the entire Karnische Kamm, which runs along the border between Austria and Italy.

from Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See, NLW Tourismus Marketing GmbH

Long-Distance Hiking · Carnic Alps

Karnischer Höhenweg – Etappe 2: Obstansersee Hütte – Porzehütte

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 2

Distance 11.8 km

Duration 6:00 h

Ascent 860 m

Descent 1,230 m

The Karnische Höhenweg or "Friedensweg" leads along the entire Karnische Kamm, which runs along the border between Austria and Italy.

from Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See, NLW Tourismus Marketing GmbH

Long-Distance Hiking · Carnic Alps

Karnischer Höhenweg – Etappe 3: Porzehütte – Hochweißsteinhaus

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 3

Distance 16.4 km

Duration 8:30 h

Ascent 1,200 m

Descent 1,270 m

The Karnische Höhenweg or "Friedensweg" leads along the entire Karnische Kamm, which runs along the border between Austria and Italy.

from Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See, NLW Tourismus Marketing GmbH

Long-Distance Hiking · Carnic Alps

Karnischer Höhenweg – Etappe 4: Hochweißsteinhaus – Wolayersee Hütte

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 4

Distance 15.7 km

Duration 6:00 h

Ascent 1,260 m

Descent 1,160 m

The Karnische Höhenweg or "Friedensweg" leads along the entire Karnische Kamm, which runs along the border between Austria and Italy.

from Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See, NLW Tourismus Marketing GmbH

Long-Distance Hiking · Carnic Alps

Karnischer Höhenweg – Etappe 5: Wolayersee Hütte - Zollnersee Hütte

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 5

Distance 23.7 km

Duration 9:00 h

Ascent 1,760 m

Descent 1,980 m

The Karnische Höhenweg or "Friedensweg" leads along the entire Karnische Kamm, which runs along the border between Austria and Italy.

from Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See, NLW Tourismus Marketing GmbH

Long-Distance Hiking · Carnic Alps

Karnischer Höhenweg – Etappe 6: Zollnersee Hütte - Nassfeld

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 6

Distance 23.8 km

Duration 8:00 h

Ascent 1,120 m

Descent 1,250 m

The Karnische Höhenweg or "Friedensweg" leads along the entire Karnische Kamm, which runs along the border between Austria and Italy.

from Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See, NLW Tourismus Marketing GmbH

Long-Distance Hiking · Carnic Alps

Karnischer Höhenweg – Etappe 7: Nassfeld – Dolinza Alm

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 7

Distance 23.6 km

Duration 8:00 h

Ascent 1,120 m

Descent 1,270 m

The Karnische Höhenweg or "Friedensweg" leads along the entire Karnische Kamm, which runs along the border between Austria and Italy.

from Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See, NLW Tourismus Marketing GmbH

Long-Distance Hiking · Carnic Alps

Karnischer Höhenweg – Etappe 8: Dolinza Alm – Thörl-Maglern

recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 8

Distance 19 km

Duration 7:00 h

Ascent 1,030 m

Descent 1,830 m

The Karnische Höhenweg or "Friedensweg" leads along the entire Karnische Kamm, which runs along the border between Austria and Italy.

from Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See, NLW Tourismus Marketing GmbH

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