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Dobratsch from Rosstratte
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Starting point Rosstratte at the end of the Villacher Alpenstraße.Photo: Herbert Raab, Alpenverein Linz
The easy ski route, ideal for ski tour beginners or for starting at the beginning of the season, culminates in a magnificent 360° panoramic view.
The Villach local mountain is also a popular summit destination in winter. The slope-like prepared summit trail, which leads from Rosstratte almost all the way up to the summit cross, but also the possibility to leave this path for short excursions into open terrain, make this described route attractive even for ski touring beginners. The starting point over 1700 m high enables the route early in the ski touring season when there is no snow in the lower areas yet.
The 2166 m high summit is adorned with the beautiful Knappenkreuz. From here you can overlook all of Carinthia: On clear days the view ranges from Großglockner in the west to the Koralpe in the east, and from the Dreiländereck in the south to the Hochalmspitze in the north. The modern but cozy summit hut invites you to warm up and satisfy hunger and thirst.
The descent is easy on the prepared summit trail, but variations in open terrain are also possible. (Please observe and respect the nature zones of the nature park!) Those who arrived by bus can also ski down to the valley at Heiligengeist in good snow conditions, extending the descent by around 750 vertical meters.
Author’s recommendation
An inexpensive and environmentally friendly way to arrive is by the nature park bus from Villach!
Those who arrived by bus also have the possibility to ski down to the valley at Heiligengeist.
Information on the bus connection can be found on the website of the Dobratsch Nature Park.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Die Rosstratten - Schmankerlstub'n im NaturparkDobratsch-Gipfelhaus
Safety information
Mostly safe winter tour, but study the current avalanche report before the tour!
Avalanche report for Carinthia
The ascent and descent mostly follow the slope-prepared summit trail; only the section over the Zehnernock (which can also be bypassed) leads through slightly steep, open terrain. Even with descent variations near the summit trail (observe nature zones!) the slope gradient remains low to moderate.
Caution is advised at the narrow ridge that leads in the summit area from the weather hut to the summit cross, especially when icy or with cornices!
The Zwölferkogel lies within a nature zone and should not be entered in winter out of consideration for the wildlife.
Tips and suggestions
Villacher Alpenstrasse website
Roadbook
Starting from the Rosstratte car park (1731 m), we follow the prepared and well-marked summit trail with snow poles. After a hairpin bend (approx. 1800 m), we cross a slope with a slight ascent until we turn left onto the mostly tracked climb to the Zehnernock. After about three-quarters of an hour of walking, we reach the viewpoint (former lift hut) at Zehnernock (1956 m). Whether we remove skins for the short descent back to the summit trail or slide down the slope with skins under the skis depends on the conditions and is our individual decision. Of course, those who wish can also stay on the summit trail and simply bypass the Zehnernock to the north.
Over the saddle between Zwölfer- and Elfernock (approx. 2015 m), continuing along the summit trail, we reach the transmitter and the summit hut on Dobratsch after another hour. From there we ascend in a few minutes to the weather hut. Here we take off our skis and carefully cross the narrow ridge (caution with ice or cornices!) to the Knappenkreuz at the summit of Dobratsch (2166 m).
After a rest in the summit hut, we ski down the summit trail. We manage the short ascent and the following flat section near Elfernock with a skating stride, or we take off the skis briefly and carry them for a short distance – putting skins back on is not worth it here. From now on, the summit trail leads pleasantly downhill, but descent variations in open terrain (observe nature zones of the nature park!) are also possible. For a leisurely descent from Dobratsch to Rosstratte, about three-quarters of an hour should be planned. Those who arrived by bus can ski from Rosstratte via the former ski slope down to the valley at Heiligengeist and continue from there for the return journey.
Zehnernock 1956 m
Dobratsch-Gipfelhaus
Dobratsch 2166 m
Huttendorf: Dobratsch - Villacher Alpe - Blick nach Westen ins Gailtal
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train to Villach main station. From there with the nature park bus to Rosstratte.
The nature park bus runs in winter from Wednesday to Sunday, daily during Christmas and semester holidays. Round trip EUR 3,--, children and youth up to 18 years free of charge (as of winter 2022/23).
Directions
Take the South Motorway A2 to Villach, exit Villach-Warmbad. From there follow the signs to Villacher Alpenstraße via B83 (Kärntner Straße) and B86 (Villacher Straße). About 600 m after leaving Villach, turn right onto Purtschellerstraße, then immediately right onto Villacher Alpenstraße. Follow about 15.5 km from the toll booth (toll-free in winter!) of the Villacher Alpenstraße to car park 11 (Rosstratte) at the end of the road.
Alternative: Drive to Villach to the Draubodenweg car park and from there take the nature park bus to Rosstratte. (See section "public transport.")
Parking
Rosstratte car park at the end of the Villacher Alpenstraße, payable in winter. (Parking fee EUR 0.90 for ½ hour, day ticket EUR 9,--; as of winter 2022/23).
Alternative: Park at the Draubodenweg car park in Villach and from there take the nature park bus to Rosstratte.
Coordinates
Equipment
Ski touring and avalanche emergency equipment.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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