The wonderful alpine landscape to the south of the Zollner Höhe is a paradise for pleasure hikers and families. Easy paths and tracks invite young and old to spend an unforgettable day up here. Lots of small streams and gentle alpine meadows provide plenty of space for children to discover things and let off steam. A trip to the Zollnertörl, where magnificent views of the Italian mountains open up, is not to be missed.

starting point: Zollnersee Hütte  l  difficulty: easy   l   lenght: approx. 4.4 km  l   vertical meters: 210 m   l   duration: 2.5 h

hike-tourenguide    l    map Geotrail Zollnersee

Along the “Lake Wolayer” Geotrail you will discover the remains of an ancient ocean and its fossilised inhabitants such as corals, sea lilies and squids dating back several hundred million years. Because of this juxtaposition of sediment of shallow and deep seas, the Lake Wolayer area is among the 100 geologically most important regions of the world.

starting point: Wolayersee Hütte

difficulty: moderate to difficult

lenght: approx. 4.8 km

vertical meters: approx. 480m

duration: approx. 3.5 h

further information:The “Lake Wolayer” Geotrail itself takes 3 hours, but the long ascent of another three hours to the starting point at the Wolayersee Hütte lodge makes this geotrail a demanding day tour. We suggest planning a two days-hiking tour. For the most part, the geotrail itself follows the much-used hiking paths no. 438 and 403; they require surefootedness but do not run across precipitous terrain.

hike-tourenguide    l     description     l      map Geotrail Wolayersee

In the Carnic Alps area, between Cason di Lanza in Italy and Monte Lodin (Findenig) in Austria, rocks emerge that mainly date back to a time between the Devonian and the Permian ages, and document a period of about 150 million years, almost without interruption. Not all periods are recorded in the same way but there is a rich documetntation of fossil plants as well as bivalves, brachiopods, and also large amphibians’ footprints.

starting point: Lodintörl (Ö) or Casera Cason di Lanza (I)

difficulty: moderate

lenght:  11.4 km (one direction)

vertical meters: approx. 900 m

duration: approx. 6 h

further information: the travelling times refer to arrival from the opposite end of the itinerary and do not include the return leg of the journey. It is advisable to evaluate staying overnight at Straniger Alm, or dividing the route into two distinct excursions.

hike-tourenguide    l     description     l     map Geotrail Lanzenpass-Findenig

Attention!: Due to storm damage, sections of the Laas Geotrail are not accessible or difficult to access. The access to the petrified trees and the access from the south to the Pittersberg are closed.

Ancient fossil trees and the force of water characterize this Geotrail. The petrified tree in Laas is the largest fossilised plant to be found in Austria. As well as good soil, water is essential to the existence of a village. Laas has this in abundance. On the one hand, this is due to its climate, as the Gailtal valley is one of the regions of Carinthia with the highest levels of precipitation. However, the fact that there is spring water of the highest quality here is down to the local geology.

starting point: village fountain at the church    l     difficulty: easy    l    lenght: approx. 5.3 km

vertical meters: 250 m    l      duration: approx. 2.5 h

description      l     map Geotrail Laas

The Pramollo-Nassfeld cross-border Geotrail located between the Italian and Austrian border, is internationally known for its sedimentary rocks rich in marine and continental fossils. They testify to the changes that took place in this area, which was cyclically turned from a marine to a coastal environment and then to a deltaic one.

starting point: Hotel "Al Gallo Forcello"  l   difficulty: moderate   l    lenght: approx. 11 km    l     vertical meters: 870 m   l     duration: approx. 6 h

hike-tourenguide       l       description       l       map Geotrail Nassfeld

Breathtaking views can be enjoyed all along the route, accompanied by the thunderous waters of the Garnitzen brook. The water has cut its way deep down into the rock, creating a polished surface and offering fascinating views of the inside of the mountains and rocks.
However, the water was not the only medium responsible for this effect. Many different forces contributed to the development of this gorge and its landscape. The Geotrail Garnitzenklamm Gorge explains the forces at work here and how the rocks have shaped the gorge.

starting point: gorge entrance  l   difficulty: moderate   l   lenght: approx. 6.6 km

vertical meters: approx. 380 m   l    duration: approx. 4.5 h

hike-tourenguide   l    description    l     map Geotrail Garnitzenklamm gorge

Kötschach-Mauthen is one of the geological hotspots in GeoPark Carnic Alps. In the course of several decades unusual and often massive fossil rocks have been found- frequently by amateurs. These are presented along the lenght of the walk. There are also several stone monuments to be seen- witnesses of human habitation and activities since Roman times.

starting point: Gailtaler Dom (main square Kötschach)

difficulty: easy

lenght: approx. 2.5 km (one direction without side trip)

side trip to Alpencamp/Hammerle - lenght: approx. 1 km

elevation: flat valley

duration: approx. 1 h (one direction without side trip)

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