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Aufstieg Obere ValentinalmPhoto: Bergsport Südalpen
Cozy yet rewarding ski route in the center of the Carnic Alps
The ski tour to Wodnertörl combines a comparably easy ascent (no steep slopes on the way up) with great views and an enjoyable descent.
Author’s recommendation
Part of the approach is identical to the ski route to Valentintörl (ST_N2) and further to Rauchkofel (ST_N3).
Depending on the snow conditions, the route starts already at the B110 junction/access to Untere Valentinalm or correspondingly later at Untere Valentinalm (possibly even only at Obere Valentinalm).
Track types
Safety information
FAIR PLAY & RESPECT:
Care for nature – landowners – your health.... and safety on the mountain have the highest priority for your route and the associated planning!
Therefore, always check the rules of conduct before every ski route - Safety on the mountain, as well as the current snow and avalanche reports Kärnten Avalanche Warning Service and the weather conditions.
Waste disposal:
Waste is not always avoidable - but it has no place in nature and must be properly disposed of (preferably in the valley or at home).
Emergency numbers:
European emergency number: 112 (access to any available network)
Mountain rescue Austria: 140
Tips and suggestions
Are you looking for ski route tips in the region and a certified guide for a guided ski tour?
You can find this and many more infos at - Route tips and provider info
In the town center of Kötschach-Mauthen, there are numerous eateries open year-round – details at Service A-Z.
Roadbook
Starting point:
Starting from the parking lot, walk a few meters up the B110 towards Plöckenpass, then turn right onto the forest road towards Untere Valentinalm.
Follow the forest road for a while, then after the bridge turn left onto the summer path (shortcut) and after a few minutes you will return to the forest road, which you continue to walk up.
Along the forest road, pass Untere Valentinalm (1,220m), stay on this forest road, and after a few shortcuts along the summer trails, you reach Obere Valentinalm (1,540m).
From here your ascent continues westward in the open terrain until you notice a "distinct left bend" (approx. at 1,650m - outlier of Rauchkofel). The further route now leads you right, over beautiful (sunny) slopes, to Wodnertörl (2,059m).
Your efforts will be rewarded with a magnificent view into the valley as well as of the mighty Kellerwand.
Descent:
The descent is via the ascent route - the indicated time covers "only" the duration of the ascent, not the descent.
Valentin Alm gardenkamp
Directions
Public transport:
The most sustainable way to get there is by train to Oberdrauburg (coming from Lienz or Villach) or to Hermagor (coming from Villach).
From Oberdrauburg or Hermagor, you can then take a bus to the town of Kötschach-Mauthen. From here, depending on the season and availability, there is the option to use the call bus or a taxi to Plöckenpass.
Details at - Nassfeld Mobility Info and Kärntner Linien route planner
Arrival by car:
From Hermagor via the B111 (Gailtal Road) or from Oberdrauburg via the B110 (Plöckenpass Road) to Kötschach-Mauthen or from there further towards Plöckenpass to the turnoff Untere Valentinalm or to the War Cemetery.
Parking
Free parking is available at the War Cemetery (on the way up to Plöckenpass, before the turnoff to Untere Valentinalm, on the left side, directly at the B110), as well as, with reservations and in limited number, directly at the barrier to the turnoff Untere Valentinalm.
As an alternative, depending on snow conditions (road conditions, etc.), there are also paid parking spaces at Untere Valentinalm.
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