Karnischer Höhenweg – Etappe 3: Porzehütte – Hochweißsteinhaus

Level of difficulty: Difficult

16.4 km

Distance
8.5 h

Duration
1864 vm

Lowest elevation
2516 vm

Highest elevation
1200 vm
1270 vm

Karnischer Höhenweg – Etappe 3: Porzehütte – Hochweißsteinhaus

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: Porze and Wildkarleck.

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 the Obertilliacher Tal by car on forest road to the Klopfsee parking lot, 1,690 m, from there 45 minutes - 1 hour. (250 meters altitude difference)

A first glimpse

Some impressions of the tour

Directions

Two possible transitions:

a) Route along the ridge with four summit crossings approx. 8 hours (in case of bad weather, descent to the Mitterkar bivouac is possible)

b) Via delle Malghe path (path of the mountain pastures) via Tilliacher Joch and Hochalpljoch (mostly on the Italian side, less difficult) approx. 9 hours

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