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Hiking Tour through the Garnitzenklamm Gorge

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Nassfeld - Pressegger See

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Voigt Sebastian
on the July 27, 2020

Voigt rated “very good“.

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moderate

10.1 km

4:00 h

1,023 m

1. From Möderndorf through the 1st and 2nd section of the gorge to the shelter and then returning to Möderndorf via St. Urban (approx. 2.5 hours.). 2. Crossing all 4 sections of the gorge right through to the end (approx. 2.5 hours) a.) From the end of the gorge to the Kühweger Alm (approx. 1 hour) and then via the Kühweger Thörl to the Gartnerkofel (approx. 2.5 hours) or from the Kühweger Thörl to the Nassfeld (approx. 1 hour) b.) From the end of the gorge via Garnitzenklamm Gorge - Garnitzenhöhe – Garnitzenklamm Gorge - Watschiger Alm to the Nassfeld (approx. 3 - 4 hours).

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Author

Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See

Updated: September 09, 2020

Difficulty

moderate

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

1,188 m

Lowest point

610 m

Best time of year

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Safety information

Description 1. From Möderndorf through the 1st and 2nd section of the gorge to the shelter and then returning to Möderndorf via St. Urban (approx. 2.5 hours.). 2. Crossing all 4 sections of the gorge right through the end (approx. 2.5 hours) a.) From the end of the gorge to the Kühweger Alm (approx. 1 hour) and then via the Kühweger Thörl to the Gartnerkofel (approx. 2.5 hours) or from the Kühweger Thörl to the Nassfeld (approx. 1 hour) b.) From the end of the gorge via Garnitzenklamm Gorge - Garnitzenhöhe – Garnitzenklamm Gorge - Watschiger Alm to the Nassfeld (approx. 3 - 4 hours). Character The Garnitzenklamm Gorge, a natural landmark, is without doubt one of Carinthia’s most beautiful natural attractions. Situated 2 km south of Hermagor (starting point Eggeralm main road), the lower section of a 6 km long canyon, created over the years by the Garnitzenbach stream, has been made accessible for hikers. The gorge is through canyon-crossing via ferrata, bridges and waterfalls fully accessible throughout until the end of the gorge. This tour takes approx. 2.5 hours. A head for heights is required for some of the sections. Infrastructure No details Points for refreshment Klammwirt, inns/restaurants in Möderndorf and Hermagor. Nassfeld: Garnitzen Alm, Watschiger Alm, Alpenhof Plattner, Dorfgasthaus Noldi Stub´n, Ristorante da Livio, Al gallo Forcello Attractions Nassfeld: Ice Age flower: Blue Wulfenia – blossoming time from mid-June until end of July. NTC – Rock Labyrinth / Flying Fox Mile- Tressdorfer Alm, "AquaTrail BergWasser", Gartnerkofel chair lift, Millennium Express (Tröpolach to Nassfeld), summer toboggan run Pendolino, Lift & Bike Giro, show cheesemaking dairy Tressdorfer Alm. Waterfalls, bridges, canyons“ More details

Starting point: Eggeralm main road
Finishing point: end of the gorge
Distance: 6
Total walking time: 4-5
Trail number: 409 and/or 410
Level of difficulty: moderate

Tips, hints and links

www.nassfeld.at

Start

Eggeralm main road (654 m)

Coordinates:

46.600420, 13.362930

DMS

46°36'01.5"N 13°21'46.5"E

UTM

33T 374616 5162063

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Turn-by-turn directions

Description 1. from Möderndorf through the 1st and 2nd part of the gorge to the emergency shelter and via St. Urban back to Möderndorf (approx. 2.5 hours). 2. through all 4 parts of the gorge to the end (approx. 2.5 hours) a.) From the end of the gorge to the Kühweger Alm (approx. 1 hour) and further via the Kühweger Thörl to the Gartnerkofel (approx. 2.5 hours) or from the Kühweger Thörl to the Nassfeld (approx. 1 hour) ) b.) From the end of the gorge via the Garnitzenklamm - Garnitzenhöhe - Garnitzenklamm - Watschiger Alm to Nassfeld (approx. 3 - 4 hrs.) Condition The natural monument Garnitzenklamm is undoubtedly one of the most famous natural beauties of Carinthia. 2 km south of Hermagor (starting point Eggeralm-Landesstrasse) the Garnitzenbach has created a 6 km long gorge in the course of history, the lowest section of which has been opened up for hikers. The gorge is accessible on alpine paths over gorges, bridges and to waterfalls in about 2.5 hours to the end of the gorge. Some parts of the gorge require a head for heights. Infrastructure No information Refreshment facilities Klammwirt, inns/restaurants in Möderndorf and Hermagor. Nassfeld: Garnitzen Alm, Watschiger Alm, Alpenhof Plattner, Dorfgasthaus Noldi Stub'n, Ristorante da Livio, Al gallo Forcello Erlebnisspunkte Nassfeld: Ice Age flower: Blue Wulfenia - flowering time from mid-June to the end of July. NTC - Rock Labyrinth / Flying Fox Mile - Tressdorfer Alm, "AquaTrail BergWasser" mountain water, Gartnerkofel chairlift, Millennium-Express (Tröpolach to the Nassfeld), Pendolino summer toboggan run, Lift & Bike Giro, Tressdorfer Alm show dairy. Waterfalls, bridges, gorges" Further information

Starting point: Eggeralm country road

Target point: end of ravine

Length: 6

Total walking time: 4-5Path

number: 409 or 410

Level of difficulty: medium

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public transport available in July and August.

Getting there

Drive through Hermagor to the end of the town and then turn in direction Möderndorf, Egger Alm. From here, continue on the main road for approx. 2.5 km.

Parking

Car parks - in front of the Garnitzenklamm Gorge and/or Klammwirt

Coordinates

46.600420, 13.362930

DMS

46°36'01.5"N 13°21'46.5"E

UTM

33T 374616 5162063

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Wanderkarte

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Weitere Wanderkarte

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Equipment

Rucksacks should be packed individually, - but absolutely necessary are:

- Sturdy hiking or mountain boots, rainwear, packed lunch/snacks, beverages, headwear, sun screen, warm jacket, change of clothes, hiking stick, First Aid kit!