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Stage 1
Long Distance Hiking
· Arnoldstein
Panoramaweg Südalpen: Stage 01 from Thörl-Maglern to Wurzenpass
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Panoramaweg Südkärnten Etappe 01Photo: Panoramaweg-Suedalpen-Etappe-01-©StefanFilzmoser, Panoramaweg Südalpen
Lovely first stage from the border region of the market community Arnoldstein up to the main ridge of the Karawanks.
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At the junction of three countries, the westernmost stage of the Panoramaweg Südalpen begins, rich in natural diversity and varied scenic insights. The "borderless" hiking starts at the clear Gailitz in Thörl-Maglern and continues through steep natural beech forests, reaching the Three-Country Peak via lonely forest trails along gentle summits. At the panoramic view over the Julian Alps, the Villach basin, the Dobratsch, and the lower Gail valley, you experience boundless freedom. Filled with unique insights into the mountain world of the Südalpen and strengthened by a stop at the Three-Country Peak hut or mountain restaurant, it then descends gently to the Wurzenpass.
Author’s recommendation
- Parish church Thörl-Maglern
- Greißler Museum Thörl-Maglern
- Maria Schnee on the Italian side of the Three-Country Peak
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileRest stops
DreiländereckhütteWurzenpass
Safety information
10 Recommendations of the Austrian Alpine Association (ÖAV)
As a nature sport, mountain hiking offers great opportunities for health, community, and experience. The following recommendations from the alpine clubs are intended to make mountain hikes as safe and enjoyable as possible.
1. Healthy into the mountains
Mountain hiking is endurance sport. The positive stress stimuli for the heart and circulation require health and a realistic self-assessment. Avoid time pressure and choose a pace so that no one in the group runs out of breath.
2. Careful planning
Hiking maps, guide literature, internet, and experts provide information about length, elevation difference, difficulty, and current conditions. Always adapt the tour to the group! Pay special attention to the weather report, since rain, wind, and cold increase the risk of accidents.
3. Complete equipment
Adapt your equipment to your venture and pay attention to a light backpack weight. Rain, cold, and sun protection always belong in the backpack, as does a first aid kit and mobile phone (European emergency number 112). Map or GPS support orientation.
4. Appropriate footwear
Good hiking boots protect and relieve the foot and improve surefootedness! When choosing, pay attention to perfect fit, non-slip soles, waterproofing, and light weight.
5. Surefootedness is key
Falls caused by slipping or tripping are the most common cause of accidents! Note that too high a pace or fatigue greatly impair surefootedness and concentration. Beware of rockfall: careful walking prevents dislodging stones.
6. Stay on marked paths
In pathless terrain, the risk of losing orientation, falling, and rockfall increases. Avoid shortcuts and return to the last known point if you have strayed. 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 paramount for children! In 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 allow mutual assistance. Inform trusted persons about the goal, 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 the mountain nature: Do not leave any waste, avoid noise, stay on trails, do not disturb wildlife and grazing animals, leave plants untouched and respect protected areas. Use public transport or form carpooling for the journey.
Roadbook
The first stage of the Panoramaweg Südalpen begins in the village of Thörl-Maglern. The path passes the parish church of St. Andreas in Thörl, initially gently descending along the road to the Gailitz stream. Following the trail markers, we reach a wooden bridge after a short forest section, crossing to the other bank. Continue straight ahead and pass between the nearby buildings to the paved road. Follow this now eastwards for about one kilometer until we reach the Maurer farmstead.
Here, follow the signpost steadily uphill along the driveway. After two changes of direction, we soon reach a meadow with a wayside cross, now following the driveway uphill for a while. As the mountain slopes become steeper, the forest is increasingly mixed with deciduous trees; passing a geological outcrop and numerous hunting lodges, we leave the driveway at 960 m above sea level (signpost) and follow the trail steeply uphill through an idyllic mixed mountain forest; after about 200 meters of elevation gain, the trail crosses a driveway and after a few minutes ultimately leads to another driveway.
Follow this uphill eastwards; shortly before the old customs hut, follow the trail markers and a trail that runs to the left of the hut. This leads, after a steeper beginning, flattening out to the summit of Homitsch. From now on, follow the marked trail along the border ridge; an ecological highlight of this path section are undoubtedly the numerous anthills lining the trail. At the end of the last ascent, shortly before the summit of the Three-Country Peak, there is still the opportunity to visit an old fortress.
The view from the Three-Country Peak is magnificent: in front of us lie like a string of pearls the south face of the Dobratsch with the Schütt below (the largest landslide area of the Eastern Alps), the Gailtal Alps, the Carnic Alps, the Gail valley with the Gail valley breakthrough, the Rosental, the Villach basin, the Nock mountains, and close to the south, the imposing Julian Alps.
The impressive panorama accompanies us further along the path towards the Seltschacher Alm, with a short descent and ascent along the ski area. From the chairlift mountain station further towards Wurzenpass. We cross below the steep slope of the Hahnenwipfel, then a short forest section follows until a driveway is reached. We follow this driveway further downwards eastwards until a distinctive beech tree marks the turnoff to a trail, which we take, descending steeply over the last 250 meters of elevation down to the Wurzenpass.
Dreiländereck 1509m
Dreiländereckhütte
Wurzenpass
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The starting point can be reached regularly by public transportation.
Here you can find the ÖBB timetable information.
After registration the day before (until 6 p.m.), a more comfortable arrival (Villach main station - Thörl Maglern) with the Carinthia train station shuttle is possible.
Directions
From the A2 motorway exit Arnoldstein take the B83 heading towards Italy/Thörl Maglern. In Thörl Maglern, follow the road to the turnoff to the Church Sankt Andreas at Thörl and turn towards the church.Parking
Parking lot Church Sankt Andreas at ThörlCoordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass No. 064 - Villacher Alpe Unterdrautal (Scale 1:50,000)
Kompass No. 218 - Panoramaweg Südalpen
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Packing list - multi-day hike
- Breathable hardshell jacket, fleece or softshell jacket
- Convertible hiking pants
- Hiking boots
- Backpack (approx. 35 liters)
- Functional T-shirts
- Functional underwear
- Pair of hiking socks
- Sun hat
- Rain pants
- Thin hat and gloves
- Maps & route description
- Water bottle or hydration bladder
- Sleeping bag liner
- Trekking poles
- GPS device
- LED headlamp
- Mobile phone & alpine emergency number
- Sunglasses
- First aid kit
- Blister plasters
- Small pocket knife
- Sunscreen
- Hygiene articles
- Travel towel
- Hiking provisions
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions
Unanswered