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Alpenverein Obergailtal-Lesachtal Verified partner 

Our section was first founded in 1894 under the name "Section Ober-Gailthal".
Already in 1896, the first hut was built by this section at Wolayer See, which was taken over in 1909 by the Section Austria in Vienna.

In 1923, our then financially weak section joined the wealthy Viennese as an independent local group in order to expedite the reconstruction of the alpine infrastructure destroyed in World War I.

After a turbulent history, just in time for the hundredth anniversary of the section's founding in 1994, following lengthy and extremely difficult negotiations under the then local group chairman Dir. Sepp Lederer, the OeAV Section Obergailtal-Lesachtal was re-established and has experienced a strong upswing since its approval in 1995. With around 2,500 members, it is now the largest non-urban section in Carinthia.

Many volunteers, supporters, and patrons as well as public authorities and the main association of the OeAV have helped to create modern recreational facilities in the OeAV leisure park, which are in demand today by our kids and youth as well as adults and holiday guests.

The greatest focus was placed and continues to be placed on improving the alpine trail network. In addition to approximately 330 km of alpine trails, the section also manages all the climbing routes in the region.

In 2006, we succeeded in acquiring the former Dr. Steinwender Hut, renamed Zollnersee Hut, from the Section Austria. It was subsequently renovated and rebuilt.

Promotion of all forms of alpinism is also not neglected here; we have qualified tour leaders and youth supervisors among us who offer a rich program for young and old.

Naturally, nature conservation also has its firm place in our club life.

So you can get started in the working area of our OeAV section in the municipal areas of Kötschach-Mauthen, Dellach im Gailtal, Kirchbach, and the Lesachtal. Get to know mountains, nature, and people of this wonderful region with us.

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Leisure Park · Carnic Main Crest
ÖAV-Freizeitpark Mauthen
Carnic Main Crest
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Östlich angrenzend an das Waldbad Mauthen befindet sich das ÖAV-Jugendausbildungszentrum Süd!

from Sepp Lederer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Long Distance Hiking · Carnic Main Crest
Plöcken extended
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 39.7 km
Duration 17:53 h
Ascent 3,213 m
Descent 2,962 m

Over peaks and alpine pastures in Italy and Austria - multi-day hike with Moritz and David on the Carnic main ridge. Impressive natural and ...

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from Hannes Guggenberger,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Mountain Hike · Carnic Main Crest
H001 | Polinik from the Plöckenhaus
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.6 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 1,100 m
Descent 1,100 m

Mighty summit in the north of the Angerbachtal. Popular destination with wonderful views of Cellon, Kellerwand, Gamskofel, and over the Gail valley.

5
from Sepp Lederer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
M001 | Missoria route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 287 m
Descent 287 m

A classic for acclimatization and as a family/friends hike for in between.

5
from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Carnic Main Crest
Lamprechtbauer
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 2.6 km
Duration 0:46 h
Ascent 306 m
Descent 8 m

From the Waldbad (P) in the mountaineering village Mauthen via the Maria Snow Church to the Lamprechtbauer.

5
from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Via Ferrata · Carnic Main Crest
H002 | Colonel Gressl memorial route
recommended route Difficulty C/D difficult
Distance 3.7 km
Duration 2:24 h
Ascent 448 m
Descent 514 m

Via ferrata difficulties C/D. From the Plöcken Pass parking lot on the Austrian side to the tunnel gallery. Immediately turn left and follow faint ...

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from Melanie Kogler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Commemorative hike over the Carnic Alps to the Italian Promos Alm, July 21, 2026
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 15.3 km
Duration 6:31 h
Ascent 1,144 m
Descent 999 m

"Summer 1944 - Paths of Remembrance" On the occasion of the 82nd anniversary of the massacre of the civilian population on the Italian Carnic ...

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from Hannes Guggenberger,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
H003 | Flower Mountain Mussen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.1 km
Duration 4:13 h
Ascent 776 m
Descent 776 m

Beautiful hike starting from Ödenhütte with diverse nature and wonderful flowers.

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from Melanie Kogler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
T002 | Wiener Weg, Vegetable farm
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4.5 km
Duration 1:12 h
Ascent 26 m
Descent 26 m

Gentle valley walk along the "Wiener Weg" to Weildegg Castle, past the "Bishop", to the vegetable farm and back through the "Einfang Äcker" to ...

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from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Mountain Hike · Carnic Main Crest
Grenzgänger hiking marathon
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 40.1 km
Duration 16:18 h
Ascent 2,125 m
Descent 2,125 m

Starting from the mountaineering village of Mauthen, historic paths lead to the Italian border. To the east, we ascend via the Nölblinger Graben ...

4.5
from Sepp Lederer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
M004 | Waldschenke, Einsiedelwaldrunde
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4.7 km
Duration 1:26 h
Ascent 87 m
Descent 86 m

Wonderful forest walk from the Aquarena parking lot / base station Vorhegglift through the Einsiedelwald to the Waldschenke and back.

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from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
M003 | Lamprechtbauer
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.2 km
Duration 2:09 h
Ascent 311 m
Descent 312 m

The classic for getting started and in between. The view from Lamprechtbauer over the Lesachtal and Gailtal is breathtaking.

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from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
To the Veneterstein via Würmlach
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 6.5 km
Duration 2:03 h
Ascent 213 m
Descent 213 m

We hike from Mauthen via Wümlach to the Veneterstein on the Missoria. This requires a whole morning. For the return to Mauthen, we choose the well ...

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from Hannes Guggenberger,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Mountain Bike · Gailtal Alps
MTB Carnic Border Marathon
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 57.2 km
Duration 8:22 h
Ascent 1,956 m
Descent 1,956 m

This MTB circular route includes sometimes quite challenging ascents and descents along our Carnic border mountains. Once a year, on the second ...

5
from Sepp Lederer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Mountain Bike · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
B003 | MTB Karnischer Border Marathon Short Route B
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 39.9 km
Duration 4:25 h
Ascent 616 m
Descent 616 m

37.5 km route length with 616 m ascent

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from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Carnia
Kolinkofel
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 9.6 km
Duration 7:41 h
Ascent 1,442 m
Descent 1,439 m

For experienced hikers, the route leads from Plöckenpass over the Grüne Schneid to the Kolin.

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from Melanie Kogler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Mountain Bike · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
B002 | Rattendorfer Alm | Straniger Alm
recommended route Difficulty S2 difficult
Distance 70.8 km
Duration 8:45 h
Ascent 1,554 m
Descent 1,555 m

From the mountain climber village of Mauthen, the route follows the valley floor along the "shadow sides" to Rattendorf. Continue along the alpine ...

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from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
M002 | Maria Schnee Church
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 1.3 km
Duration 0:27 h
Ascent 74 m
Descent 74 m

Short hike to the Maria Schnee Church high above the mountaineering village of Mauthen

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from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Mountain Hut · Carnic Main Crest
Zollnersee-Hütte
Sleeping beds: 38
Elevation: 1,750 m
4.7

Herzlich willkommen auf dieser Hütte! Hier haben wir alle wichtigen Informationen für den Besuch bei uns zusammengestellt. Jeder Reiter hält ...

from Sektion Obergailtal-Lesachtal,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Cross-Country Skiing · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Plöcken cross-country ski trail
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 3.2 km
Duration 0:50 h
Ascent 48 m
Descent 49 m

www.bergsteigerdorf-mauthen.at/angerbachtal If the snow doesn’t come to the valley, we simply track the cross-country ski trail high up in the ...

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from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
T001 | Lambach, fish ladder
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4.1 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 21 m
Descent 21 m

Easy valley route to the fish ladder.

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from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
T004 | Circular route Mauthen II
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.8 km
Duration 0:42 h
Ascent 17 m
Descent 17 m

Gentle valley hike to the mouth of the Valentinbach stream, past the Zankl riding stables

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from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Gailtal Alps
Gailberg crossing
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 15.3 km
Duration 4:50 h
Ascent 607 m
Descent 523 m

The Gailberg is still rarely crossed on foot - usually on pilgrimages - off the main road from Oberdrauburg to Kötschach. An experience you should ...

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from Sepp Lederer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
T003 | Circular route Mauthen I
Difficulty easy
Distance 3 km
Duration 0:45 h
Ascent 16 m
Descent 16 m

Fine circular trail in the mountaineering village of Mauthen.

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from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Lake Wolayer
Difficulty
Distance 7.7 km
Duration 3:51 h
Ascent 1,332 m
Descent 423 m

From the Untere Valentin via the Obere Valentin and the Wolayertörl to Lake Wolayersee

3
from Melanie Kogler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Jukbichl
Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.5 km
Duration 2:04 h
Ascent 867 m
Descent 867 m

Hike from Lanz to Jukbichl approx. 3 hours.

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from Melanie Kogler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Theodor Mommsen Trail
Difficulty easy
Distance 4 km
Duration 1:25 h
Ascent 263 m
Descent 133 m

430a ÖAV section Obergailtal-Lesachtal to the Veneterstein on the Missoria. The site of the oldest inscriptions in Austria.

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from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Sentiero Valentino
Difficulty easy
Distance 2.3 km
Duration 0:35 h
Ascent 14 m
Descent 12 m

From the Mauthn church to the Valentin bridge. BEFORE THE BRIDGE, the trail leads along the Valentin past the EISTURM and ÖAV centre to the Hammerle.

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from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Mountain Hike · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Days Outdoors 2023
Difficulty
Distance 27.3 km
Duration 11:29 h
Ascent 2,271 m
Descent 1,845 m

From Kötschach via Buchach to the Ploner Alm. Further to the Jaukenalm and Torkofel. Back to the Lanz via Ploneralm and Jukbichl!

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from Melanie Kogler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Mountain Bike · Carnic Main Crest
MTB Zollnerseehütte
Difficulty difficult
Distance 19.2 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 1,197 m
Descent 166 m

From the mountaineering village of Mauthen, continue along the valley floor via the "Schatt'seiten" through Würmlach to Weidenburg.

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from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Refuge · Gailtal Alps
Reißkofel-Biwak
Sleeping beds: 3
Elevation: 1,799 m
5

Herzlich willkommen auf dieser Hütte! Hier haben wir alle wichtigen Informationen für den Besuch bei uns zusammengestellt. Jeder Reiter hält ...

from Sektion Obergailtal-Lesachtal,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
Hike on 21 July 2022 at 09:22
Map / Hike on 21 July 2022 at 09:22
Difficulty
Distance 10.7 km
Duration 2:47 h
Ascent 1,274 m
Descent 83 m

Waldriefe - Frommes reservoir - Waldrife - Frommes cross - Matekopf (Frommes cross) - Frommes - Schönjoch reservoir - Schönjoch - Fisser Joch

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from Melanie Kogler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
AlmTaxi | Untere Valentinalm
Difficulty
Distance 12.5 km
Duration 4:35 h
Ascent 701 m
Descent 1,197 m

From Valentintal to Hinterjoch and via the Blumenberg Mauthner Alm, the Enzianhütte and the Lamprechtbauer back to Mauthen.

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from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
AlmTaxi | Lamprechtbauer
Difficulty
Distance 9.7 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 772 m
Descent 1,077 m

From the Lamprechtbauer to the Enzianhütte and on to the Blumenberg Mauthner Alm.

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from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Leitersteig - bottleneck on the old path to the Plöckenpass
Difficulty
Distance 0.2 km
Duration 0:07 h
Ascent 0 m
Descent 65 m

Routes to the Plöckenpass (Austrian section) run over long stretches in landslide terrain (flanks above the Valentinbach, ascent to the ...

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from Hannes Guggenberger,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Lumkofel
Difficulty
Distance 6.4 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 717 m
Descent 718 m

Family hike from the Oberraster Alm via the Madalm to the Lumkofel

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from Melanie Kogler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Travelling cemeteries
Map / Travelling cemeteries
Difficulty
Distance 7.5 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 256 m
Descent 249 m

Peace Chapel - Memorial of the former Imperial and Royal I.Rgt. No. 30 - Memorial of the former Imperial and Royal I.Rgt. No. 57 - Military ...

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from Melanie Kogler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
H004 | Plenge
Difficulty
Distance 12.3 km
Duration 6:15 h
Ascent 1,731 m
Descent 1,731 m

Rarely visited summit with unusually impressive climbs and magnificent views.

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from Melanie Kogler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Einsiedelrunde large
Difficulty
Distance 4 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 119 m
Descent 120 m

From the centre of Kötschach via southern Laas, a beautiful loop through the middle of the Einsiedelwald forest

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from Melanie Kogler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Mauthner Alm
Difficulty
Distance 1.5 km
Duration 0:25 h
Ascent 278 m
Descent 2 m

From the Enzianhütte to the Mauthner Alm - flower hike

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from Melanie Kogler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Cross-Country Skiing · Carnia
Timau Laghetti
Map / Timau Laghetti
Difficulty easy
Distance 2 km
Duration 0:28 h
Ascent 36 m
Descent 36 m

Langlaufpiste Laghetti Timau/Tischlbong

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from Ingo Ortner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Freikofel
Difficulty
Distance 6.5 km
Duration 1:54 h
Ascent 624 m
Descent 641 m

Start at Plöckenhaus along the goods road to Grünsee. Then follow the turn-off and sign and continue along the goods road. After approx.

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from Melanie Kogler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal
Hiking Trail · East Tyrol
Ederplan
Difficulty
Distance 5.5 km
Duration 2:37 h
Ascent 610 m
Descent 624 m

Iselsberg/Stronach - Ederplan via a varied trail with super views over the Lienz valley floor

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from Melanie Kogler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com | ÖAV Obergailtal-Lesachtal

Alpenverein Obergailtal-Lesachtal

Address
Mauthen 223
9640 Kötschach-Mauthen
Kärnten
Austria
Phone
+43 4715 8243
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