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Ascent to the Dobratsch summit house from the Roßtratte parking lot via the normal route

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Cozy along the forest road to the Dobratsch summit house

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Distance 4.3 km

1:30 h

400 m

2 m

2,134 m

1,731 m

From the Roßtratte parking lot, marked paths lead over open meadowland up to the Dobratsch summit house, which is located below the Dobratsch and offers a magnificent view of the Julian Alps, the main chain of the Carnic Alps, the Karawanks to the south, the Ankogel and Kreuzeck groups to the north, Villach, Lake Ossiach and the Klagenfurt basin to the east.

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In early summer, numerous types of flowers bloom on the open meadows around the path.

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Difficulty

T1 easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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Highest point

Dobratsch summit house, 2,134 m

Lowest point

Roßtratte parking lot, 1,731 m

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4.3 km

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25 m

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Dobratsch-Gipfelhaus

Roadbook

At the Roßtratten Stüberl, it initially ascends gently along a wide asphalt road (marked "A") until it transitions into a gravel path. On this path (No. A/291), you steadily hike uphill, passing Zehner-, Elfer-, and Zwölfernock. On open terrain, the route finally goes over meadows up to the Dobratsch summit house.

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Die Rosstratten - Schmankerlstub'n im Naturpark
Dobratsch-Gipfelhaus
Dobratsch 2166 m

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Take the train or bus to Villach station. From there, a seasonal! post bus (line 5164) runs to the starting point of the hiking tour (stop "Villacher Alpe Roßtratte").

Timetable information is available at ÖBB and ÖBB Postbus.

Alternative: From Villach, a shuttle bus runs to Rosstratte in both summer and winter on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. More information is available at Naturpark Dobratsch.

Directions

Coming from the A2, take the "Villach-Warmbad" exit, then continue on the B83 towards Villach. Turn left onto the B86 and drive towards the Villacher Alpen Arena. At the height of this sports arena, the Villacher Alpenstraße leads off to the left. This toll road leads up to the Villacher Alpe to the Roßtratte parking lot.

Coming from the A10, take the "Villach-West" exit, then continue on the B100 towards Villach. Turn right onto the B86 and drive on Tiroler Straße towards the Villacher Alpen Arena. At the height of the sports arena, the Villacher Alpenstraße leads off to the right. This toll road leads up to the Villacher Alpe to the Roßtratte parking lot.

Villacher Alpenstraße: toll road from April 15 to November 15

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Roßtratte parking lot (free of charge)

Coordinates

46.593236, 13.710744

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46°35'35.6"N 13°42'38.7"E

UTM

33T 401242 5160770

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Difficulty

T1 easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

4.3 km

Duration

1:30 h

Ascent

400 m

Descent

2 m

Highest point

2,134 m

Lowest point

1,731 m

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