Österreichischer Alpenverein (ÖAV)
Hochweißstein House
A refuge of the Alpenverein Austria
We have open beer and wheat beer, homemade juices and mountain herbal teas to quench your thirst, salads and vegetable variations, cheese, bacon and sausage from the Lesach Valley, as well as hearty dishes from the local butcher's. For the g`lust we offer fantastic apple strudel, herbal schnapps, Zotter chocolate and a considerable selection of wines.
Do you need information for your choice of tour? We know the hiking and summit trails, via ferratas and climbing tours and will be happy to advise you!
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General
AV-Classification: Ifamily friendly
Features
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Wireless coverageSeminar
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Family-friendlyAddress
Hochweißstein HouseKlebas 27
9653 Liesing
Public transport
Arrival by train / train station: SillianArrival by bus / bus stop: from Kötschach coming from St. Lorenzen Mittelschule, from Silian coming from St. Lorenzen Wiesen
Directions
Valley village of St. Lorenzen - FrohnParking
St. Lorenzen education center and along the access roadCoordinates
Access trail to the mountain hut
The shortest approach to the Hochweißsteinhaus goes past the Ingridhütte over the Frohnalm and then joins the Karnischer Höhenweg (KHW 403) at the ...
Via easy paths, it goes through the hamlet Frohn and up through the Frohn valley to the Hochweißsteinhaus, which is located on the Karnischer ...
The beautiful hike from St. Lorenzen in the picturesque, original Lesachtal to the Hochweißsteinhaus is the first stage on the Carnic Ridge and a ...
Recommendations nearby
Abwechslung ist auch heute wieder Trumpf. Zu Beginn nimmt uns das eindrucksvolle Halbrund des Biegengebirges oberhalb des Wolayer Almkessels ...
On this route, starting from Lienz, we first primarily cross the Lienzer Dolomites from north to south, then cross the Gailtal and proceed to the ...
Mountain hiking in the Carnic Alps in the Lesach Valley Attention: Please inquire about the current trail and weather conditions before each route!
Variant 03. or 03A Alpine route via the Mitterkar bivouac, longer route, or via the "Via della Pace", shorter but more challenging.
Route over the mountain pastures: It goes on endlessly along lonely paths of the Italian pastures, the so-called Malgas south of the main ridge ...
This long-distance hike leads you along the Carnic main ridge with fantastic views.
The marble-white Monte Peralba—known to the Carinthians as Hochweißstein—is one of the most impressive peaks in the Carnic Alps. Although it is ...
Along the Karnischer Höhenweg with Italian influence
Routes to neighboring mountain huts
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recommended route
Stage 23
03 Southern Alpine Trail, E23: Hochweißsteinhaus - Porzehütte
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24.9 km
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8:30 h
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1,288 m
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1,206 m
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23.9 km
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10:30 h
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1,935 m
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1,458 m
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Breathtaking mountain route on Monte Peralba Warning: Please inquire about the current trail and weather conditions before every route!
Route over the mountain pastures: It goes on endlessly along lonely paths of the Italian pastures, the so-called Malgas south of the main ridge ...
Beautiful, short circular hike that can be extended or shortened as desired and is therefore also well suited for changeable weather and for children.
Via easy paths, it goes through the hamlet Frohn and up through the Frohn valley to the Hochweißsteinhaus, which is located on the Karnischer ...
This crossing is very physically demanding and should only be attempted in good conditions and only by experienced mountaineers. The path runs ...
Variant 03. or 03A Alpine route via the Mitterkar bivouac, longer route, or via the "Via della Pace", shorter but more challenging.
Long but impressive route along the Peace Path, also known as the Carnic High Trail. The highly scenic path leads along the ridge for long ...
Alpine snowshoe hike in one of the most beautiful side valleys of the Lesachtal. In the Frohntal, the route can also be extended, depending on ...
Ski route - highlight in the Lesachtal
Unlike the path through the Fleons valley, the route now runs along the ridge and offers breathtaking views.
One could call this stage a trip to the Italian fairytale valley.
The traverse - a magnificent and cross-border via ferrata circular route in the midst of the Carnic Alps! This moderately difficult iron path leads ...
Ofenjoch – Giramondopass- Wolayersee-Hütte Nach der gestrigen anstrengenden Etappe können wir uns heute auf eine zwar lange,aber nicht so ...
Rewarding hiking route in the Carnic Alps Attention: Please inquire about the current trail and weather conditions before each route!
The 5th stage of the Karnischer Höhenweg leads from the Hochweißsteinhaus over the Öfner Joch into the Val Fleons and from there to the Giramondo ...
The shortest approach to the Hochweißsteinhaus goes past the Ingridhütte over the Frohnalm and then joins the Karnischer Höhenweg (KHW 403) at the ...
Im Grenzgebiet der Karnischen Alpen im Lesachtal vereinen sich vorzüglich Naturschönheiten mit geschichtlichen Zeugnissen in einer bizarren Kulisse ...
Summit with excellent view in Italian territorySt. Lorenzen features a stylish Gothic parish church with a colorful Last Judgment fresco (15th ...
The alpine section of the Karnischer Höhenweg leads from the Plöckenpass road to Sillian The starting points are easily accessible by public ...
On the third day, it can be a bit longer again.
The beautiful hike from St. Lorenzen in the picturesque, original Lesachtal to the Hochweißsteinhaus is the first stage on the Carnic Ridge and a ...
One of the most beautiful valleys on the Carnic Ridge is the Fleons Valley, which you hike along in this section. Like in another world, where time ...
From the Valentinalm guesthouse we follow the marking that leads us over the Valentintörl down an old lasting snowfield to the Wolayersee.
Mountain hiking in the Carnic Alps in the Lesach Valley Attention: Please inquire about the current trail and weather conditions before each route!
The marble-white Monte Peralba—known to the Carinthians as Hochweißstein—is one of the most impressive peaks in the Carnic Alps. Although it is ...
Eine der auffälligsten Berggestalten im gesamten, über 100 Kilometer langen Zug des Karnischen Hauptkamms ist der Hochweißstein, im Italienischen ...
Wenn es eine "Königsetappe" am Karnischen Höhenweg gibt, dann ist es wohl die Verbindung zwischen Hochweißsteinhaus und Porzehütte.
Hochweißsteinhaus Die heutige Königsetappe führt uns über den Kammweg in zahlreichen Auf- undAbstiegen zum Hochweißsteinhaus (1.868 m)
Abwechslung ist auch heute wieder Trumpf. Zu Beginn nimmt uns das eindrucksvolle Halbrund des Biegengebirges oberhalb des Wolayer Almkessels ...
Attention, track faulty, still being worked on!
This long-distance hike leads you along the Carnic main ridge with fantastic views.
The alpine section of the Karnischer Höhenweg runs from Sillian to the Plöckenpass. The starting points are easily accessible by public ...
On this route, starting from Lienz, we first primarily cross the Lienzer Dolomites from north to south, then cross the Gailtal and proceed to the ...
rewarding hiking route with great views, culinary delights, and historical features. Attention: Please check the current trail and weather ...
Along the Karnischer Höhenweg with Italian influence
Part of my hikingtrip from Amsterdam to Sarajevo, this is the Via Alpina Red Trail through the Italian Alps. On the Via Alpina I kept on crossing ...
The Peace Trail (Sentiro della Pace) was established in the mid-20th century on the paths of the Alpine War. The Alpine War between the Kingdom ...
The shortest approach to the Hochweißsteinhaus goes past the Ingridhütte over the Frohnalm and then joins the Karnischer Höhenweg (KHW 403) at the ...
Via easy paths, it goes through the hamlet Frohn and up through the Frohn valley to the Hochweißsteinhaus, which is located on the Karnischer ...
The beautiful hike from St. Lorenzen in the picturesque, original Lesachtal to the Hochweißsteinhaus is the first stage on the Carnic Ridge and a ...
Route over the mountain pastures: It goes on endlessly along lonely paths of the Italian pastures, the so-called Malgas south of the main ridge ...
This crossing is very physically demanding and should only be attempted in good conditions and only by experienced mountaineers. The path runs ...

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