Karnischer Höhenweg - Etappe 1: Leckfeldalm - Obstanersee Hütte

Level of difficulty: Difficult

11.5 km

Distance
6 h

Duration
1917 vm

Lowest elevation
2661 vm

Highest elevation
960 vm
580 vm

Karnischer Höhenweg - Etappe 1: Leckfeldalm - Obstanersee Hütte

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

Suggestion

In addition to the conventional route, summit ascents can also be included. Especially recommended: Hollbrucker Kreuz and the Hochgränten cemetery.

Equipment

Checklist tips:

Sturdy shoes (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
...

Directions

from Sillian in about 2,5 hours walking time, reachable with own car or by cabin cab.

A first glimpse

Some impressions of the tour

Directions

The Leckfeldalm, starting point of the Karnischen Höhenweg, can be reached from Sillian in about 2.5 hours on foot, by car or by hut cab. The walking time to the Sillian Hut is about 1.5 hours. From the Sillian Hut you can reach the Obstansersee Hut in about 3.5 hours.

Alternative: Ascent from South Tyrol:

from Versciaco and Sesto mountain railroads up to 2,000 m - from there about 1.5 hours to the Sillianer Hut, to the Obstansersee Hut 4-5 hours.

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