Hiking Tour through the Garnitzenklamm Gorge

Level of difficulty: Medium

10.1 km

Distance
4 h

Duration
610 vm

Lowest elevation
1188 vm

Highest elevation
863 vm
863 vm

Hiking Tour through the Garnitzenklamm Gorge

1. From Möderndorf through the 1st and 2nd section of the gorge to the shelter and then returning to Möderndorf via St. Urban (approx. 2.5 hours.). 2. Crossing all 4 sections of the gorge right through to the end (approx. 2.5 hours) a.) From the end of the gorge to the Kühweger Alm (approx. 1 hour) and then via the Kühweger Thörl to the Gartnerkofel (approx. 2.5 hours) or from the Kühweger Thörl to the Nassfeld (approx. 1 hour) b.) From the end of the gorge via Garnitzenklamm Gorge - Garnitzenhöhe – Garnitzenklamm Gorge - Watschiger Alm to the Nassfeld (approx. 3 - 4 hours).

Equipment

Rucksacks should be packed individually, - but absolutely necessary are:

- Sturdy hiking or mountain boots, rainwear, packed lunch/snacks, beverages, headwear, sun screen, warm jacket, change of clothes, hiking stick, First Aid kit!

Directions

Drive through Hermagor to the end of the town and then turn in direction Möderndorf, Egger Alm. From here, continue on the main road for approx. 2.5 km.

A first glimpse

Some impressions of the tour

Directions

Description 1. from Möderndorf through the 1st and 2nd part of the gorge to the emergency shelter and via St. Urban back to Möderndorf (approx. 2.5 hours). 2. through all 4 parts of the gorge to the end (approx. 2.5 hours) a.) From the end of the gorge to the Kühweger Alm (approx. 1 hour) and further via the Kühweger Thörl to the Gartnerkofel (approx. 2.5 hours) or from the Kühweger Thörl to the Nassfeld (approx. 1 hour) ) b.) From the end of the gorge via the Garnitzenklamm - Garnitzenhöhe - Garnitzenklamm - Watschiger Alm to Nassfeld (approx. 3 - 4 hrs.) Condition The natural monument Garnitzenklamm is undoubtedly one of the most famous natural beauties of Carinthia. 2 km south of Hermagor (starting point Eggeralm-Landesstrasse) the Garnitzenbach has created a 6 km long gorge in the course of history, the lowest section of which has been opened up for hikers. The gorge is accessible on alpine paths over gorges, bridges and to waterfalls in about 2.5 hours to the end of the gorge. Some parts of the gorge require a head for heights. Infrastructure No information Refreshment facilities Klammwirt, inns/restaurants in Möderndorf and Hermagor. Nassfeld: Garnitzen Alm, Watschiger Alm, Alpenhof Plattner, Dorfgasthaus Noldi Stub'n, Ristorante da Livio, Al gallo Forcello Erlebnisspunkte Nassfeld: Ice Age flower: Blue Wulfenia - flowering time from mid-June to the end of July. NTC - Rock Labyrinth / Flying Fox Mile - Tressdorfer Alm, "AquaTrail BergWasser" mountain water, Gartnerkofel chairlift, Millennium-Express (Tröpolach to the Nassfeld), Pendolino summer toboggan run, Lift & Bike Giro, Tressdorfer Alm show dairy. Waterfalls, bridges, gorges" Further information

Starting point: Eggeralm country road

Target point: end of ravine

Length: 6

Total walking time: 4-5Path

number: 409 or 410

Level of difficulty: medium

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