Karnischer Höhenweg – Etappe 4: Hochweißsteinhaus – Wolayersee Hütte

Level of difficulty: Difficult
  • 15.7 km
    Distance
  • 6 h
    Duration
  • 1533 vm
    Lowest elevation
  • 2125 vm
    Highest elevation
  • 1260 vm
  • 1160 vm

Karnischer Höhenweg – Etappe 4: Hochweißsteinhaus – Wolayersee Hütte

The Karnische Höhenweg or "Friedensweg" leads along the entire Karnische Kamm, which runs along the border between Austria and Italy.
Suggestion
In addition to the conventional route, summit ascents can also be included. Especially recommended: Monte Peralba and Monte Chiadenis.
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 St. Lorenzen by car into the Frohntal to the Ingridalm, 1.651 m (barriers), from there 45 minutes walking time. (200 meters altitude difference)
A first glimpse

Some impressions of the tour

Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Hochweißsteinhaus
Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Hochweißsteinhaus
Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See
Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See - (c) Profer & Partner
Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Hochweißsteinhaus
Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Hochweißsteinhaus
Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See
Tourismusinfo Nassfeld-Pressegger See - (c) Profer & Partner

Directions

on the Italian side via Öfner Joch, Cra Fleons di Sotto and Giramondo Pass about 6 hours
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Location and how to find us

The Nassfeld-Pressegger See holiday region lies in the Austrian province of Carinthia, directly next to the Italian border.

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