Zottachkopf (2,046 m)

Moeilijkheidsgraad: gemiddeld
  • 5.3 km
    Afstand
  • 3.5 h
    Duur
  • 1525 hm
    Laagste punt
  • 2010 hm
    Hoogste punt
  • 485 hm
  • 485 hm
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Zottachkopf (2,046 m)

Torn rock summit in the shadow of the Trogkofel. In a way, its "little brother".
Suggestie
There are records indicating that cheese has been produced on the pastures of the Gail valley since the 13th century. The tradition of cheese making has been passed down from generation to generation in individual families for 700 years. By carefully managing the resources provided by nature, the alpine herdsmen contribute to preserving the beautiful cultural landscape.

This is also true on the Rattendorfer Alm, one of 13 member alms in this region that produce the "Gailtaler Almkäse g.U." according to a traditional, established method. The "g.U." stands Europe-wide for "Protected Designation of Origin" – you will surely want to convince yourself of the taste and authenticity of this product after the eventful mountain route to the Zottachkopf.

In the alpine hut on the Rattendorfer Alm.

Uitrusting
This varies depending on the season. Always included, however, are:

Functional hiking clothing, wind jacket, headgear, rainwear/protection, hiking boots, provisions, enough drinks, change of clothing, various personal items like camera, mobile phone, sunscreen, sunglasses, first aid kit, etc.

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Routebeschrijving

DIRECTIONS (Ascent):

The well-marked and signposted steep road towards Rattendorfer Schneid begins directly after the alpine hut in southern direction. After a few minutes, signposts will direct you to the left toward the Zottachkopf. The trail leads up a moderate ascent across an Alpine meadow to a „Sea of Stones“ – a formation consisting of impressive boulders – just beneath the Zottachkofel Massif. Crossing the massif on the marked trail, you will arrive at the foot with well-signposted crossroads. Here you have to decide in what direction you want to carry on:

Via ferrata (to the right) or the Sagmeister Steig (to the left).

All your efforts will be rewarded if you choose the first option. And anyway: you can always easily turn around and use the Sagmeister Steig to reach the summit if you cannot manage the so-called „Schlüsselstelle“ (directly after crossroads) at the beginning of the via ferrata.

The slightly exposed ascent across fossil-rich muschelkalk and reef limestone rocks involves some light climbing and should be easily manageable whatever option you choose. There is a narrow wind gap just before the base of the summit which needs to be crossed. Climb the last sloping ledge and you will be rewarded with the most amazing summit view „made by Zottachkopf“.

DIRECTIONS (Descent):

Walk a few metres along the ascent trail, and then turn right on the southern slope of the Zottachkofel Massif. The descent leads across scree downhill to the Rattendorfer Schneid. From there, take the Carnic High Altitude Trail (KHW 403) and follow the trail – along the Rattendorfer Schneid - in western direction. You will arrive at a fork after a walking time of around half an hour. From here, climb downhill in northern direction to the Rattendorfer Alm.

Locatie en hoe vind je ons

De Nassfelder-Pressegger See vakantie regio is gelegen in de de provintie Karinthie, direct aan de Italiaanse grens.

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