Gartnerkofel

Level of difficulty: Easy

0.9 km

Distance
0.8 h

Duration
1877 vm

Lowest elevation
2169 vm

Highest elevation
292 vm
0 vm

Gartnerkofel

The Gartnerkofel is one of the three distinctive mountain peaks at the Carinthian Nassfeld and a beautiful route for the whole family. Starting from the mountain station of the Gartnerkofel chairlift, the Gartnerkofel hike is an easy summit route. The ascent follows a pleasant, steady incline partly over the slopes of the ski area. The last section to the summit cross requires a bit of stamina and surefootedness. However, there are no truly exposed sections along the entire path.

Alternatively, you can start at the state border at the Nassfeld Pass or at the Watschiger Alm.

Suggestion

Make sure to take a look into the valley at the Thörl before the last ascent to the summit, the extra steps are worth it! Also recommended: the sunrise hike on the Gartnerkofel (Route ID 11807364)!

Equipment

Sturdy footwear, rain protection

Directions

By car via the B99 "Nassfeldpassstraße" to the valley station of the Gartnerkofel chairlift or alternatively with the Millennium Express to the Tressdorfer Alm and with the Piccolo Express to the Gartnerkofel chairlift. Ride with the Gartnerkofel chairlift, alternatively start the hike at the valley station of the Gartnerkofel chairlift.

A first glimpse

Some impressions of the tour

Directions

There are three possible starting points for the hike to the Gartnerkofel:

1. state border on the Nassfeldpass

2nd Watschiger Alm (Wulfenia occurrence, flowering period May-June)

3. top station Gartnerkofel chairlift (described below)

Ascension:

Take the Gartnerkofel chairlift to 1,900 m above sea level. Here you will find wonderful hiking trails and a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains and the neighbouring Julian Alps. From here you can easily reach the summit of the Gartnerkofel in 40 minutes walking time. The easy and well-marked hiking trail initially leads over part of the FIS downhill run to the top station of the FIS lift. From here it goes slightly right into the Gartnerkofel massif. On the left summit you can see the summit cross in good visibility. Follow the marked path to the Thörl, from where there is a magnificent view of the Gailtal, Hermagor and Lake Pressegger. Now turn left, the last ascent follows, which leads in serpentines to the summit. This stretch demands a last time a good amount of fitness, but it is worth it: because at the summit cross there is a fantastic panoramic view and a worthwhile rest.

The descent is the same as the ascent.

After the descent the buffet "Zur Berghex", the Watschiger Alm as well as the Alpenhof Plattner tempt you to stop for a break.

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