Karnischer Höhenweg – Etappe 3: Porzehütte – Hochweißsteinhaus

Level of difficulty: Difficult

16.4 km

Distance
8.5 h

Duration
1864 vm

Lowest elevation
2516 vm

Highest elevation
1200 vm
1270 vm

Karnischer Höhenweg – Etappe 3: Porzehütte – Hochweißsteinhaus

The Karnische Höhenweg is about 150 km long from Sillian to Arnoldstein and can be divided into 8-11 daily stages, a descent into the valley is (almost) possible at any time. Overnight stays in managed huts are sufficiently available.

The somewhat longer section east of the Plöckenpass offers a gentle mountain landscape with extensive alpine meadows and easy hiking mountains. West of the Plöckenpass, the more interesting alpine section stretches along the highest peaks of the Carnic Ridge. The alpine long-distance hiking trail leads through a scenically extremely beautiful and varied area.

Suggestion

In addition to the conventional route, summit ascents can also be included. Especially recommended: Porze and Wildkarleck.

Equipment

Checklist tips:

Sturdy shoes (hiking boots or mountain boots)
(Hiking) Clothing for all weather conditions: rain protection, hats, gloves, ... (according to the season)
First aid kit
Money
Cell phone or radio
Hiking maps
Backpack
Sun protection and sunglasses
Flashlight or headlamp
Catering (drinks, water bottles and possibly food)
Toiletries
ev. hiking poles
...

Directions

from the Obertilliacher Tal by car on forest road to the Klopfsee parking lot, 1,690 m, from there 45 minutes - 1 hour. (250 meters altitude difference)

A first glimpse

Some impressions of the tour

Directions

Two possible transitions:

a) Route along the ridge with four summit crossings approx. 8 hours (in case of bad weather, descent to the Mitterkar bivouac is possible)

b) Via delle Malghe path (path of the mountain pastures) via Tilliacher Joch and Hochalpljoch (mostly on the Italian side, less difficult) approx. 9 hours

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