Oisternig 2052 m in the main ridge of the Carnic Alps (1)

Level of difficulty: Medium
  • 3.4 km
    Distance
  • 1.3 h
    Duration
  • 1722 vm
    Lowest elevation
  • 2052 vm
    Highest elevation
  • 375 vm
  • 375 vm

Oisternig 2052 m in the main ridge of the Carnic Alps (1)

Short route to a scenic two-thousander of the eastern Carnic Alps, from the Gail valley. The border mountain to Italy (Canal valley) offers an eye-catcher view, with the nearby Julian Alps to the south and the Gailtal Alps to the north.
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Equipment
Hiking equipment adapted to the weather conditions.
Directions
On the South motorway (A2) to the Arnoldstein exit and on the Gailtal road (B111) westwards to Feistritz, then over the mountain road 9 km (of which 7.5 km gravel road) to the Feistritzer Alm, 1722 m.

Directions

Route description: See also the detailed "Time-path diagram in the picture gallery".

HIKE UP: From the Feistritzer Alm, keep right to the trail sign at 1735 m (Oisternig 1 hour) and cross a cirque on trail 482 to the ridge at 1854 m. On the east ridge, first uphill through mountain pine lanes, then in open terrain to the summit cross of the east summit at 2035 m (315 metres of ascent and a brisk 35 minutes).

TRANSITION and DESCENT: Along the border ridge to the west, a little up and down and to the western summit of the Oisternig 2052 m. From there descend to the nearby war positions at 2025 m and to a fork in the path at 2000 m. From there turn right along path 482 over the southern ridge to the starting point. 65 metres and 45 minutes.

A total of 380 metres of ascent and a good 1 1/4 hours walking time at a brisk pace.

Location & Arrival

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

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