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· Klopeiner See - South Carinthia - Lavanttal
Koralpe: panoramic circular hike
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Wandern auf der KoralpePhoto: René Knabl/Luca Tribondeau, CC BY, KSL Tourismus Marketing GmbH
Beautiful circular hike on the Koralpe with magnificent panorama from the Große Speikkogel, the highest peak of the Lavanttal Alps.
The border between the Austrian federal states of Carinthia and Styria runs along the mountain ridge. Although the highest parts of the crystalline rock-formed mountain range have a high mountain character, most of the area is shaped by mid-mountain forms.
In clear visibility, from the summit (the Große Speikkogel) you can see to the southwest the Steiner Alps, the Koschuta, the Julian Alps (Triglav 2,863 m), to the west the Carnic Alps up to the High Tauern, to the northwest the Schladminger Tauern and Wölzer Tauern, to the north the Eisenerz Alps and to the south the Gottschee Mountains.
Info: The route is not marked as a panoramic circular hike, but runs on existing ÖAV hiking trails.
Author’s recommendation
Hike to the idyllic Fluder waterfall.
Info: The path is not easy to walk and requires some sure-footedness. Small children should not walk alone or need to be led by the hand. Walking time to the waterfall and back at least 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Koralpe - "Zum Heizhaus"Cafe Bistro Vero
Koralpe - Großhöllerhütte
Alpengasthaus Sonnhof
Safety information
10 recommendations from the ÖAV
As a nature sport, mountain hiking offers great opportunities for health, community, and experience. The following recommendations from alpine clubs serve to make mountain hikes as safe and enjoyable as possible.
1. Healthy in the mountains
Mountain hiking is endurance sport. The positive strains on heart and circulation require health and a realistic self-assessment. Avoid time pressure and choose a pace so that no one in the group gets out of breath.
2. Careful planning
Hiking maps, guidebooks, internet, and experts inform about length, elevation difference, difficulty, and current conditions. Always adapt routes to the group! Pay special attention to the weather forecast, as rain, wind, and cold increase the accident risk.
3. Complete equipment
Adapt your equipment to your undertaking and pay attention to a low backpack weight. Rain, cold, and sun protection should always be in the backpack, as well as first aid kit and mobile phone (European emergency number 112). Map or GPS support orientation.
4. Proper footwear
Good hiking boots protect and relieve the foot and improve surefootedness! Choose perfect fit, slip-resistant tread, waterproofing, and low weight.
5. Surefootedness is key
Falls due to slipping or tripping are the most common cause of accidents! Note that too high a pace or tiredness strongly impair your surefootedness and concentration. Beware of rockfall: careful walking prevents stones from being dislodged.
6. Stay on marked paths
Off-path terrain increases the risk of getting lost, falling, and rockfall. Avoid shortcuts and return to the last known point if you have strayed from the path. Often underestimated and very dangerous: steep old snowfields!
7. Regular breaks
Timely rest serves recovery, enjoyment of the landscape, and sociability. Eating and drinking are necessary to maintain performance and concentration. Isotonic drinks are ideal thirst quenchers. Muesli bars, dried fruit, and biscuits satisfy hunger on the way.
8. Responsibility for children
Note that variety and playful discovery are foremost for children! On sections with risk of falling an adult can only supervise one child. Very exposed routes requiring long-lasting concentration are not suitable for children.
9. Small groups
Small groups ensure flexibility and enable mutual help. Inform trusted persons about destination, route, and return. Stay together in the group. Caution solo hikers: even small incidents can lead to serious emergencies.
10. Respect for nature and environment
To protect mountain nature: do not leave any rubbish, avoid noise, stay on paths, do not disturb wild and domestic animals, leave plants untouched and respect protected areas. Use public transport for arrival or form carpooling.
Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
From the Koralpe parking lot (1630 m) you briefly go back along the Koralpenstraße and then turn right onto the ÖAV hiking trail no. 592 towards Großhöllerhütte. After about 2 km you reach the Poms waterfall, a highlight of the route. Then you continue north and after a short climb the Großhöllerhütte comes into view.
From here you continue towards Grillitschhütte and on trail no. 579 to the Hühnerstutze. The ascent is relatively steep, but then it goes flat and comfortably towards Seespitz. Wonderful panorama and wide views await you on this section. After Seespitz, it goes once again on a narrow path up to the Große Speikkogel. At the highest point of the Koralpe, you will be rewarded with a dreamlike panoramic view.
The descent takes place via the ÖAV hiking trail no. 595 to the Koralpenhaus. It is worth taking a longer break here and treating yourself to some culinary delights.
The next section to Godinger Hütte is relatively steep but quite easy to walk.
After a short break at the Sonnhof guesthouse or Godingerhütte, it goes relatively comfortably for about 45 minutes on a forest road without major climbs back to the starting point.
Cafe Bistro Vero
Koralpe - Pomswasserfall
Koralpe - Großhöllerhütte
Grillitschhütte
Großer Speikkogel 2140 m
Alpengasthaus Sonnhof
Public transport
No public transport connection
Directions
A2 South Motorway – Wolfsberg South exit second exit – follow signs for Koralpenstraße;
see also plan your arrival;
Parking
Parking at the Koralpe parking lot – parking fee 5 euros.
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
From Nordwald to Koralpe by Peter Weisser. A hiking diary in 37 stages including maps.
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass – Southern Alps Panorama Trail no. 218
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Packing list
- Breathable hardshell jacket, fleece or softshell jacket
- Hiking pants, zip-off
- Hiking boots
- Backpack (approx. 35 liters)
- Functional T-shirts
- Sun headwear
- Rain pants
- Maps & tour description
- Water bottle or hydration bladder
- Trekking poles
- Mobile phone & alpine emergency number
- Sunglasses
- First aid kit
- Blister plasters
- Small pocket knife
- Sunscreen
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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