Carinthia · Hiking

Gartnerkofel Westgrat

An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Carinthia, Austria.

0.5 mi
round trip
1,082 ft
climb
7,105 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Gartnerkofel Westgrat is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Carinthia, Austria. It runs between about 6,220 ft and 7,100 ft above sea level, with roughly 980 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Schlanitzen, about 2.2 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Kammleiten / Kühweger Köpfl, Gartnerkofel and Westlicher Gartnerkofelturm. Talsperre Oselitzenbach is within about 3 miles. For camping, EuroParcs Hermagor - Nassfeld is within about 6 miles. There are 10 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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