Karnischer Höhenweg

Level of difficulty: Difficult

137.8 km

Distance
48.8 h

Duration
661 vm

Lowest elevation
2675 vm

Highest elevation
8144 vm
9400 vm

Karnischer Höhenweg

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.

Suggestion

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.

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
...

Directions

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

A first glimpse

Some impressions of the tour

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.

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