On the Carnic Milky Way

Constellation hikes

Eight one-day circular hikes to the Gailtal Valley alpine cheese dairies:

Bringing together what was once separated! The Carnic Milky Way is a boundless hiking universe on both the Austrian and Italian sides of the impressive Carnic Alps, where Carinthian cosiness meets Italian lifestyle. Eight enchanting constellation hikes offer you orientation. All of them are circular hikes, inviting you to enjoy the tranquil world of the alpine cheese dairies.

All constellation hikes are family-friendly circular tours that follow safe trails, requiring between two and a half and six hours of leisurely walking. Hike together through the green valleys to alpine pastures where dairy cows graze on lush alpine meadows and their milk is processed, turning this treasure into the famous Gailtal Valley alpine cheese PDO and other tasty specialities. Take a break at unique points of interest (POIs) and, in addition to authentic culinary delights, gain fascinating insights into where healthy food actually comes from. Buying cheese directly on the mountain pasture? – Of course!
To the tour guide

These are the characteristics of every constellation hike:

  • A circular tour with an easily accessible starting point
  • Attractive route with stunning views and profound insights
  • Refreshment stops at one alpine cheese dairy at least
  • Moderate level of difficulty: no exposed sections and max. 6h walking time

The constellation hikes of the Carnic Milky Way at a glance

These extraordinary hiking experiences await you along the Carnic Milky Way:

Constellation hike 1 | Feistritzer Alm - around the Oisternig summit
Constellation hike 2 | Egger Alm - Poludnig summit
Constellation hike 3 | Watschiger Alm - Gartnerkofel
Constellation hike 4 | Treßdorfer Alm - Tröpolacher Alm - Rudnigalm
Constellation hike 5 | Rattendorfer Alm - Malga di Lanza
Constellation hike 6 | Straniger Alm - Klein Kordin Alm
Constellation hike 7 | Zollnersee Hütte - Waidegger & Achomacher Alm
Constellation hike 8 | Zollnersee Hütte Bischofalmen

All tours at a glance

Location & Arrival

The Nassfeld-Pressegger See holiday destination is located in Carinthia / Austria directly on the border with Italy.

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