Carnic High Trail (Karnischer Höhenweg)
A 100-mile long-distance path in the Carnic Alps along the border of Austria and Italy. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
XY Location: 46.74186, 12.39448
Distance: 100 miles (160 km)
Walk Time: 10 Days, 74 Hours
Trek Time: 7 Days, 58 Hours
Suggested Map:
KOMPASS Wanderkarte 47 Lienzer Dolomiten 1:50,000
Summary
The Carnic High Trail (Karnischer Höhenweg) is a 100-mile (160-kilometre) long-distance footpath running through the Carnic Alps in northern Austria, close to the border with Italy. It also forms part of the ‘Way of Peace’ long-distance hiking trail traversing the former World War I frontline in Slovenia and Italy, connecting the Alps to the Adriatic Sea.
The Carnic High Trail is a high alpine trek and can comfortably be walked only in the summer between mid-July and the end of September. Any earlier or later may require winter gear, including crampons and winter walking clothing. While there are no overly serious sections of walking, there are a few places where steel cables and ladders must be negotiated; however, these do not require special technical expertise or equipment. Accommodation is available on a hut-to-hut itinerary if required, though huts must be booked in advance. Most walkers of the route choose to camp.
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