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Gurktal High Trail

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  • View of Gunzenberg Church
    View of Gunzenberg Church
    Photo: Tourismusregion Mittelkärnten, CC BY, Gasthof Fradler

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    Hiking trail from Gunzenberg to Zammelsberg through the forests of the Gurktal Alps.
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    difficult
    Distance 20.5 km
    5:50 h
    585 m
    522 m
    1,163 m
    957 m

    The Gurktal High Trail is a picturesque hiking trail in the Gurktal Alps in Carinthia, Austria. It stretches about 120 kilometers and connects several mountain huts and alpine pastures. The route leads through varied landscapes, including dense forests, green meadows, and rocky peaks. Hikers can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The trail is well marked and divided into stages suitable for both day hikes and multi-day routes. Along the way, numerous huts offer overnight accommodations and regional specialties. The Gurktal High Trail is ideal for nature lovers seeking peace and solitude, providing an opportunity to experience the diverse flora and fauna of the region up close.

    Author’s recommendation

    Especially worth seeing is the St. Phillipen church near Masternitzen.
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    difficult
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    difficult

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    Highest point
    1,163 m
    Lowest point
    957 m
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    20.5 km
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    Rest stops

    Gasthaus Stromberger

    Safety information

    inform someone about where you are going and when you will be back

    Tips and suggestions

    available at the municipality

    Roadbook

    You start your hiking route at the Gasthof Fradler. Follow the Gunzenberg state road and pass the White Cross. At the right curve by the Gunzenberg road cross, leave the state road and go along a initially paved path. The path continues to Brieriesel, then south past the Pirker Kogel. Below the Flatt hunting lodge, orient yourself by the Lindle cross towards the Lugermann cross. The path to Kolbenkopf leads you into a forest. At the end of the forest, you walk along a meadow and follow the marked trail until you reach the turnoff to the Wimitzer state road. From there, continue north and keep right to turn onto the forest path to the Tausendguldentratte. From the bench in Masternitzen near St. Phillipen, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the previously walked Tausendguldentratte. Over the Freithofer Berg, you continue hiking along a forest path, later through a hollow way. You cross Piswegerstraße and follow the idyllic forest path over Magdalenen Berg. After crossing Pseiner Ortsstraße, follow the marked forest path and then turn onto the forestry road towards Wullroß. Passing Lenzenkreuz, you walk up the Goggausee state road. Upon reaching Kreuzwirt, the path runs through Dichterhain, also called the "Carinthian Poets' Path." You reach the church in Zammelsberg, which is the end point of your hiking route.
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    Gunzenberg, Pfarrkirche hl. Florian
    Gunzenberg, Wegkreuz
    Gunzenberg, Prierieselkreuz
    Flatt, Lindle Kreuz
    Gwadnitz, Lugermannkreuz
    Debriacher Kreuz
    Masternitzen, Filialkirche hll. Philippus und Jakobus
    Zammelsberg, Lenzenkreuz
    Gedenksteine am Kärntner Dichterweg
    Gasthaus Stromberger

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    see oebb route planner

    Directions

    By car via Mölbling - Meiselding - Gunzenberg or via Straßburg - Gunzenberg

    Gurktal call bus by prior reservation the day before: +43 (0) 664 81 41 266

    Parking

    parking available

    Coordinates

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    46.878530, 14.368210
    DMS
    46°52'42.7"N 14°22'05.6"E
    UTM
    33T 451859 5191859
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    Equipment

    suitable clothing, water bottle and sturdy footwear

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    Open
    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    20.5 km
    Duration
    5:50 h
    Ascent
    585 m
    Descent
    522 m
    Highest point
    1,163 m
    Lowest point
    957 m
    Public-transport-friendly Refreshment stops available Scenic Linear route

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