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Karnischer Höhenweg – Etappe 2: Obstansersee Hütte – Porzehütte

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

difficult

Distance 11.8 km

6:00 h

860 m

1,230 m

2,676 m

1,886 m

The Karnische Höhenweg is about 150 km long from Sillian to Arnoldstein and can be divided into 8-11 daily stages, a descent into the valley is (almost) possible at any time. Overnight stays in managed huts are sufficiently available.

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 route, summit ascents can also be included. Especially recommended: Pfannspitze and Großer Kinigat.

Author

Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See

Update: August 28, 2020

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2,676 m

Lowest point

1,886 m

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2.1 km

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Safety information

Mostly alpine terrain, especially in the western part of the Karnischen Höhenweg. Sure-footedness, freedom from vertigo and the ability to climb easy climbing sections are required. Conditionally partly very demanding.

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

Obstansersee-Hütte (2,301 m)

Coordinates:

46.684309, 12.493472

DMS

46°41'03.5"N 12°29'36.5"E

UTM

33T 308323 5173135

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Destination

Porzehütte

Turn-by-turn directions

From the Obstansersee Hut, you can reach the Filmoor-Standschützenhütte via the Pfannspitze after about 3 hours walking time. Via the Rosskopfscharte and Tscharre (shelter hut) it takes 3.5 - 4 hours. From here you have a sensational view of the Großer Kinigat. The walking time from Filmoor-Standschützenhütte to Porzehütte is about 3 hours.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Travel to Kartitsch by public transport is possible.

Timetable under:

www.oebb.at

www.mobilbuero.com

Getting there

from Kartitsch:

Walking time from the driveway in the Winkler Valley 2.5 - 3 hours (750 meters altitude difference)
Hiking time from the Erschbaumertal via the Rosskopftörl 3.5 - 4 hours (1,050 m altitude difference)

Parking

Parking facilities are available.

Coordinates

46.684309, 12.493472

DMS

46°41'03.5"N 12°29'36.5"E

UTM

33T 308323 5173135

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///dualist.latch.years

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 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
...

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Difficulty

difficult

Distance

11.8 km

Duration

6:00 h

Ascent

860 m

Descent

1,230 m

Highest point

2,676 m

Lowest point

1,886 m

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