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Long-Distance Hiking recommended route Stage 8

Karnischer Höhenweg – Etappe 8: Dolinza Alm – Thörl-Maglern

Long-Distance Hiking · Carnic Alps
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    Blick vom Poludnig oberhalb der Egger Alm und Dellacher Alm
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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 19 km
7:00 h
1,030 m
1,830 m
1,751 m
661 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 are the local mountain Oisternig and Starhand.
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Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See
Update: August 28, 2020
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Highest point
1,751 m
Lowest point
661 m
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Dirt road 0.56%Path 0.32%
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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

Dolinza Alm (1,457 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.561843, 13.482372
DMS
46°33'42.6"N 13°28'56.5"E
UTM
33T 383682 5157593
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Destination

Thörl Maglern

Turn-by-turn directions

The KHW in the direction of Thörl-Maglern leads through Italian territory back to Austria and on to the Feistritzer Alm. The Feistritzer Alm is one of the last stations of the Karnischer Höhenweg. From here, the route continues along the Achomitzer-, the Göriacher-Alm and the following forest road to Maglern, your destination at the end of the Karnischen Höhenweg.

Note


all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Arrival to Vorderberg possible with public transport.

Timetable below:

www.oebb.at

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Getting there

from Vorderberg approx. 9 km approach

Parking

Parking available

Coordinates

DD
46.561843, 13.482372
DMS
46°33'42.6"N 13°28'56.5"E
UTM
33T 383682 5157593
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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
19 km
Duration
7:00 h
Ascent
1,030 m
Descent
1,830 m
Highest point
1,751 m
Lowest point
661 m
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