Karnischer Höhenweg – Etappe 2: Obstansersee Hütte – Porzehütte

Level of difficulty: Difficult

11.8 km

Distance
6 h

Duration
1886 vm

Lowest elevation
2676 vm

Highest elevation
860 vm
1230 vm

Karnischer Höhenweg – Etappe 2: Obstansersee Hütte – Porzehütte

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: Pfannspitze and Großer Kinigat.

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 Kartitsch:

Walking time from the driveway in the Winkler Valley 2.5 - 3 hours (750 meters altitude difference)
Hiking time from the Erschbaumertal via the Rosskopftörl 3.5 - 4 hours (1,050 m altitude difference)

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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