Carnic High Route - Stage 1: Leckfeldalm - Obstansersee Hut

Level of difficulty: Difficult

11.5 km

Distance
6 h

Duration
1917 vm

Lowest elevation
2661 vm

Highest elevation
960 vm
580 vm

Carnic High Route - Stage 1: Leckfeldalm - Obstansersee Hut

The Carnic High Route or "Peace Route" runs along the entire Carnic ridge, which lies on the border between Austria and Italy.

Suggestion

In addition to the conventional route, summit climbs can also be included. Especially recommended are: Hollbrucker Kreuz and the cemetery Hochgränten.

Equipment

Tips for checklist:

Sturdy footwear (hiking boots or mountain boots)
(Hiking) clothing for all weather conditions: rain protection, hats, gloves, ... (appropriate to the season)
First aid kit
Money
Mobile phone or radio
Hiking maps
Backpack
Sun protection and sunglasses
Flashlight or headlamp
Supplies (drinks, water bottles, and possibly food)
Toiletries
Possibly hiking poles
...

Directions

Reachable from Sillian in about 2.5 hours on foot, by private car or by hut taxi.

A first glimpse

Some impressions of the tour

Directions

The Leckfeldalm, starting point of the Karnischen Höhenweg, can be reached from Sillian in about 2.5 hours on foot, by car or by hut cab. The walking time to the Sillian Hut is about 1.5 hours. From the Sillian Hut you can reach the Obstansersee Hut in about 3.5 hours.

Alternative: Ascent from South Tyrol:

from Versciaco and Sesto mountain railroads up to 2,000 m - from there about 1.5 hours to the Sillianer Hut, to the Obstansersee Hut 4-5 hours.

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