Malurch (1899 m)

Level of difficulty: Medium
  • 10.1 km
    Distance
  • 5 h
    Duration
  • 1471 vm
    Lowest elevation
  • 1885 vm
    Highest elevation
  • 814 vm
  • 814 vm

Malurch (1899 m)

The Malurch (Monte Malvueric Alto) is a mountain steeped in history. Situated on the front line during the First World War, many positions on the Malurch saddle still bear witness to the strategic importance of the mountain. We hike up this beautiful panoramic mountain on old wartime paths.
Suggestion
On this tour, you can observe beautiful vegetation as well as positions from the First World War.
Equipment
Good hiking boots are recommended.
Directions
From the A2 south motorway, take the Hermagor exit and continue on the B111 to Hermagor. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit and cross Hermagor in the direction of Kötschach Mauthen. Follow the main road to Tröpolach, turn right at the bridge and drive to Tröpolach and cross it in the direction of Nassfeld. Drive onto the Nassfeld and park at the border crossing.

Directions

From the Nassfeld Pass, we hike southwards along the promenade path west of the Nassfeldsee lake. A short stretch to the left and then we follow the signpost "Winkelalm" across wetland biotopes and rockfall forest - very romantically downhill, crossing small streams, heading south-west. After reaching the forest path, the trail climbs slightly to the right, past prominent rocks, to reach the Winkelalm, 1470 m, situated in a clearing. (The access route can also be taken from the abandoned barracks on the road, saving about 20 minutes, path 433). Here we turn southwards, following the signposts "Malvueric - Malurch", we climb through mountain forest on a path from the First World War, which runs partly in the rock, along memorial plaques and remains of positions to the Pridola saddle/Sella della Pridola. We stay on path 433 ( do not head towards the west ridge - the terrain there is very slippery and exposed in places) and cross impressive tunnels along the south side of the mountain until we reach the east ridge and then ascend to the summit in a NW direction. Magnificent vegetation. The way back is the same as the ascent.

Note: For sure-footed mountaineers, the return route can be via the Alta via CAI Pontebba, which leads from the east ridge over a striking saddle with a steep descent secured by a ladder towards the Trattenalm. After reaching the main road, turn left and return to the starting point. However, this variant is better done in the opposite direction.

Location & Arrival

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

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