Carnic High Trail – Stage 2: Obstansersee Hut – Porzehütte

Level of difficulty: Difficult

11.8 km

Distance
6 h

Duration
1886 vm

Lowest elevation
2676 vm

Highest elevation
860 vm
1230 vm

Carnic High Trail – Stage 2: Obstansersee Hut – Porzehütte

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

Suggestion

In addition to the conventional route, summit ascents can also be included. Especially recommended are: Pfannspitze and Großer Kinigat.

Equipment

Tips for checklist:

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

Directions

From Kartitsch:

Walking time from the path in the Winkler Valley 2.5 - 3 hours (750 meters elevation gain)
Walking time from the Erschbaum Valley via the Rosskopf Pass 3.5 - 4 hours (1,050 meters elevation gain)

A first glimpse

Some impressions of the tour

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.

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