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Hikes in Kötschach-Mauthen

Carinthia,Austria

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Kötschach-Mauthen, a picturesque village in the district of Hermagor in Austria, is the ideal place for all hiking enthusiasts. With its impressive geographical location and its special features, it offers a variety of possibilities for unforgettable hiking tours.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Kötschach-Mauthen

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Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Mauthner Gorge
recommended route
5
4.8 km
1:41 h
90 m
100 m
A spectacular hike near the valley through the Mauthner Klamm in the mountaineering village of Mauthen Suspension bridges, rock tunnels, and impressive rock faces along the Valentinbach stream Ideal for hot summer days A nature adventure for the whole family
The beautiful lake of Avostanis
Hiking Trail · Carnic Main Crest
Carnic Crossing - Stage 6 of 11
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult
No ratings (yet)
19.6 km
8:25 h
1,236 m
1,820 m
Hiking route along the sixth stage of the "Traversata carnica - Via della Pace", from the Marinelli refuge to the Malga Promosio hut through the pass of M. Croce Carnico
View from Lamprechtbauer into the Gail Valley
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Mauthner Alm from/to Lamprechtbauer
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
No ratings (yet)
8.4 km
4:00 h
770 m
770 m
This short and easy hike is rewarded with a great view.
Il Cavernone
Hiking Trail · Paluzza
Pal Piccolo, trails of soldiers and Carnic porters
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4
10.7 km
5:35 h
1,030 m
1,029 m
Hike on the trails of our soldiers and the Carnic porters along Pal Piccolo, one of the most contested summits of the Carnic front during the First World War. 
View over the open-air museum. In the background the Cellon
Hiking Trail · Carnic Main Crest
Kleiner Pal from Plöckenhaus via the Freikofelscharte and the open-air museum
recommended route Difficulty moderate
5
9.5 km
3:30 h
760 m
768 m
A very scenic and historically interesting circular hike. The madness of World War I strongly contrasts with the picturesque mountain landscape of the Carnic ridge.
from Mussenhöhe/Mukulin to 'Auf der Mussen' with a view to the east towards the Gailtal Alps (Jukbichl, Jauken, Reißkofel)
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Birnbaum-Schatzbühel-Mussenhöhe-Rötenkopf-Gailberghöhe
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
4
18.4 km
6:30 h
1,300 m
1,280 m
We hike from the district Birnbaum, municipality of Lesachtal, up to the eastern parts of the Lienzer Dolomites (Schatzbühel, Mussenhöhe, Rötenkopf) and reach the destination at the Gailberg Pass.
Nature reserve
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Julius Kugy Three-Country Trail in 30 stages - E 25
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Stage 25
5
27.5 km
8:00 h
700 m
1,680 m
From the Wolayersee nature reserve we reach the Lesachtal with the Gail via alpine pastures. After the Rötengraben we arrive at the Gailtal high trail, which leads us to the Gailberg saddle.
On the Valentin Alm, to the right the walls to the Eiskar, in front of us the Rauchkofel, 2460 m
Hiking Trail · Carnic Main Crest
Transition from the Zollnersee Hut to the Wolayersee Hut
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
5
24.5 km
10:00 h
2,000 m
1,750 m
Very long transition through spectacular mountain scenery with picturesque mountain lakes at the beginning and end of the hike.
Kronhofgraben with Köderhöhe
Hiking Trail · Carnic Main Crest
Approach from Weidenburg to the Zollnersee hut
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
No ratings (yet)
8.8 km
4:00 h
1,100 m
25 m
The initial approach mostly follows a road. From the Lower Bischofalm, you then travel on hiking trails to the Upper Bischofalm and the picturesque Zollnersee. 
Hiking Trail · Carnic Main Crest
Approach from the Lower Bischofalm to the Zollnersee Hut
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
3
3.4 km
2:00 h
580 m
20 m
Short approach via the Upper Bischofalm to the Zollnersee Hut.
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The Kötschach-Mauthen region lies at the foot of the Carnic Alps and is surrounded by majestic mountains. This spectacular landscape attracts numerous visitors every year who want to experience the beauty of nature. The area is characterised by its breathtaking mountain scenery and thus offers perfect conditions for hikes of all levels of difficulty.

There are many beautiful hiking tours in Kötschach-Mauthen that appeal to both beginners and experienced hikers. One popular route, for example, leads to the Gartnerkofel summit, a 2,195-metre-high mountain with an incredible view over the valley. This ascent requires some experience and fitness, but rewards with a fantastic panoramic view.

For families with children, the circular hiking trail "Naturlehrpfad Nassfeld" is particularly suitable. This easy walk leads along the river Gail and shows the younger guests the fascinating flora and fauna of this region in a playful way.

Another recommendable tour is the Grenzland Trail No. 403/404, which leads through the idyllic Lesach Valley. Here you can enjoy the untouched nature and at the same time discover historical sites, such as the impressive Lerchenhof Castle.

The best seasons for hiking in Kötschach-Mauthen are spring and summer. During this time, nature blossoms and offers a variety of colours and scents. The temperatures are pleasantly mild, so you can enjoy the hiking tours in a relaxed way.

All in all, Kötschach-Mauthen and its surroundings offer numerous possibilities for hikes of all kinds. Whether challenging mountain tours or leisurely walks - every hiking enthusiast will find his or her personal paradise here. So grab your hiking boots, explore this beautiful region of Austria and let yourself be enchanted by its natural beauty!

Reviews

  • September 06, 2026
    Karl Schlögl 
    September 06, 2026
    Eine wunderschön Tour trotz Sperre!
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    Written September 06, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Mauthner Gorge
  • July 26, 2026
    Michael Holzapfel 
    July 25, 2026
    Wir waren, trotz Föhnlage, an einem Samstag hier oben und tolle Blicke zwischendurch. Der Aufstieg vom Plöckenhaus ist gut ausgeschildert und erfordert schon etwas Kondition. Die letzte halbe Stunde vor dem Gipfel ist vom Weg her anspruchsvoller und erfordert Trittsicherheit. Den Gipfel teilten wir uns mit wenigen Menschen. Tolle Tour.
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    Weather depandant Scenic Solitude
    Written July 26, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Polinik, 2331 m
  • November 23, 2025
    Francesca
    September 28, 2025
    percorso ben gestito e ben segnalato, impegnativo ma con calma si arriva fino in cima dove si può osservare i resti delle trincee della prima guerra mondiale tra austra e Italia, ottima giornata
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    Photo: Francesca, Community
    Written November 23, 2025
  • August 19, 2025
    Annika Haak 
    August 12, 2025
    Sehr schöne Tour. Der Weg zwischen Porzehütte und Obstanserseehütte direkt bei der Porzehütte (obenrum) zwischen Abzweig Heretriegel und Porzehütte ist in eher schlechterem Zustand. Eher zu Empfehlen ist Richtung Klapfsee abzusteigen und von da aus dann wieder hoch.
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    Written August 19, 2025
  • November 22, 2024
    Flautix
    Eine schöne und kurze Etappe, die fast nur bergauf führt. Vom Valentintörl aus haben wir noch die Abzweigung über den Rauchkofel mitgenommen. Beim Abstieg zur noblen und kulinarisch sehr zu empfehlenden Wolayersee-Hütte mussten wir uns beeilen mit einem Unwetter im Nacken. Der Regen und später Hagel brach aber erst los, als wir die Hütte gerade betreten hatten...
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    Aufstieg zum Valentintörl
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    Wollgras
    Photo: Flautix, Community
    Murmeltier
    Photo: Flautix, Community
    Photo: Flautix, Community
    Kurz vor dem Gipfel des Rauchkofels
    Photo: Flautix, Community
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    Wolayersee
    Photo: Flautix, Community
    Written November 22, 2024
  • November 22, 2024
    Flautix
    Eine sehr schöne Etappe bei gutem Wetter! Wege sind zum Teil sehr schmal, aber für geübte Bergwanderer mit Stöcken m. E. kein Problem. Deutlich sichtbar sind noch die Schützengräben aus dem 1. Weltkrieg oben an der Grenzlinie am Köderkopf. Wer über den Wahnsinn dieses unsinnigen Krieges in den Alpen mehr erfahren will, sollte das Museum in Kötschach-Mauten besuchen. Untere Valentinalm mit neuen Pächtern: Gutes Essen, nette Bedienung! Kleiner Hinweis für große Leute: die Betten in den hübschen Doppelzimmern sind nur 1,9m lang!
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    Murmeltier
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    Am Köderkokpf
    Photo: Flautix, Community
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    Auch die Kühe haben großen Durst bei der Hitze
    Photo: Flautix, Community
    Photo: Flautix, Community
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    Willkommene Getränke am Plöckenhaus
    Photo: Flautix, Community
    Valentinalm
    Photo: Flautix, Community
    Written November 22, 2024
  • May 09, 2024
    Ľuboš Pribila
    Beautiful part.
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    Photo: Ľuboš Pribila, Community
    Written May 09, 2024
  • March 10, 2024
    Jeremias Jobst
    August 30, 2023
    Um der brütenden Sommerhitze in Wien zu entfliehen, beschlossen wir, einen Abstecher in meine alte Heimat Kärnten zu machen. Eine Internetrecherche führte mich zu dieser Etappenbeschreibung und inspiriert von den über 30 Bildern entschlossen wir uns, dieses Wanderabenteuer zu wagen. Ich kann diese Wanderung nur empfehlen, der Wolayersee ist einer der schönsten Bergseen Österreichs und St. Jakob im Lesachtal ist eine ruhige, liebliche Landschaft, die einen die Hektik der Großstadt vergessen lässt. Die genaue Wegbeschreibung und die 3D-Animation waren bei der Vorbereitung sehr hilfreich, die Beschilderung mit dem Kugy-Logo war gut zu erkennen.
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    Written March 10, 2024
  • March 03, 2024
    Moritz Liebert 
    November 01, 2023
    Sehr gute Tour. Meine Freundin und ich haben diese im November gemacht. Auf dem Gipfel des kleinen Pals lag Schnee und der Abstieg über die eingelassenen Stufen war sehr abenteuerlich und rutschig. Danke an die vorgegebene Strecke!
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    Written March 03, 2024
  • August 21, 2023
    Thomas Koller
    August 19, 2023
    Great, very long hike! (Already fixed: At km 9.7 (fork at the abandoned stone buildings) the route does not follow the standard marked path. The path shown here is hardly used and not services by Alpenverein, it's a random walk through fields, forests and nettles. I would strongly recommend following the main Path (as denoted by the sign) down to Grünsee/Plöckenhaus.)
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    Written August 21, 2023
  • August 14, 2023
    LT LT 
    Sehr nett. Auch für heiße Sommertage, viel Schatten.
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    Written August 14, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    M001 | Missoria route
  • August 29, 2021
    Diego a Udine
    August 29, 2021
    paesaggio carino, interessante zona di reperti del fronte della prima guerra mondiale, alcuni tratti con corrimano
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    Written August 29, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    Small Pal Monte tour

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