Auernig High Trail RW_N27

Level of difficulty: Medium

5.4 km

Distance
2.3 h

Duration
1532 vm

Lowest elevation
1951 vm

Highest elevation
423 vm
423 vm

Auernig High Trail RW_N27

Cross-border, varied summit circular hike at Nassfeld

Suggestion

Since this is a cross-border circular hike, it is recommended that you carry an ID with you.

Equipment

This varies depending on the season, but the following should always be included:

- good mountain or hiking shoes, functional hiking clothing, windbreaker, head covering, rainwear, hiking stick, sun protection, sunglasses

- provisions: sufficient drinks, change of clothes

Directions

Public arrival:

The most sustainable travel option is by train (coming from Villach) to Hermagor. From Hermagor, you can reach the town of Tröpolach by the station shuttle as well as by bus.

Alternatively, there is also the possibility to arrive by bus from Kötschach-Mauthen or Villach to Hermagor or Tröpolach.

From Tröpolach, take the Millennium Express up to the mountain station. Here you transfer to the Madritschenbahn and ride downhill to the valley station. Then follow a short walk to the border.

Details at - Nassfeld Mobility Info and Kärntner Linien Route Planner

Arrival by car:

Via the B111 (Gailtal Road) to Tröpolach - from there via the B90 (Nassfeld Pass Road) up to just before the Austria/Italy border.

Directions

Starting at the car park, follow path 403 in direction Watschinger Alm at the border crossing, passing the small Nassfeld Church on the way. After around 300 m on path 403, turn right and follow the steeper but very beautiful alpine ascent, leading through Stauden to the Auernig summit. Walk a short distance back to the Auernig Saddle and then take the steep ascent to the Große Auernig. Now descending and passing beneath the summits of the Garnitzenberg and the Gugga, carry on to the Garnitzentörl and cross the Carnic High Altitude Trail 403 here. The steep path 411 leads to the upper terminus of the Gartnerkofel chair lift, from where we return to the Nassfeldpass.

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