Freikofel and Kleine Pal RW_N60

Level of difficulty: Difficult

10.2 km

Distance
5 h

Duration
1219 vm

Lowest elevation
1865 vm

Highest elevation
866 vm
866 vm

Freikofel and Kleine Pal RW_N60

The historically and scenically extremely rewarding circular hike to the Kleine Pal and the summit of the Freikofel illustrates the strong contrast between idyll and suffering.

Suggestion

It is worth bringing a headlamp to explore the countless tunnels that soldiers drove into the mountain during the hike.
The described return path leads through Italy - therefore carrying an ID is mandatory.
In the town hall of Kötschach-Mauthen, on around 600m², is the Museum 1915-1918 of the Dolomite Friends, which is an extremely interesting addition to the open-air museum.
There are several ascent and descent variations leading to the Kleine Pal - the description and the track explain the variant - ascent via Freikofelscharte, including Freikofel, return to Freikofelscharte - ascent Kleine Pal and return via the Alpini Steig (Italian side)
- a shorter but steeper descent option is also offered by the descent of RW_N61
- Detailed information about the different options can also be found in the book "Das Freilichtmuseum Plöckenpass" - also available in the Museum 1915-1918 in the Kötschach-Mauthen town hall

Directions

Public transport:

The most sustainable travel option is by train to Oberdrauburg (coming from Lienz or Villach) or to Hermagor (coming from Villach).

From Oberdrauburg or Hermagor, you can then reach the town of Kötschach-Mauthen by bus. From there, depending on the season and availability, there is the possibility to use the dial-a-bus or a taxi to the Plöckenpass or the Plöckenhaus.

Details at - Mobility info Nassfeld as well as Carinthian Lines route planner

Arrival by car:

From Hermagor via the B111 (Gailtal road) or from Oberdrauburg via the B110 (Plöckenpass road) to Kötschach-Mauthen or from there onwards towards Plöckenpass to the Plöckenhaus.

A first glimpse