Peace Trail between Italy & Austria Northern Italy Italy The Karnische Höhenweg, KHW 403 for short, is a unique experience for hikers, geologists and nature lovers. Already on the first stage you can enjoy incomparable views of the Dolomites. The eastern part of the high-level trail is much easier. Again and again you pass small and large lakes, whereby the Wolyaersee with its crystal-clear water clearly stands out. You hike on through the realm of marmots and soon wide plateaus and lush flower meadows dominate the picture. Finally, the second largest city in Carinthia - Villach - awaits you. Let the journey end in this city with its cosy, Mediterranean way of life. The easy hike runs along well-marked mountain and hiking trails. The tour is suitable for everyone with a good basic condition. Climbing skills are not necessary. Walking Tour Meeting: Dobbiaco/Toblach Airport: Innsbruck Transfer: Riders: Min 2 riders Max 10 riders Trip Brochure (PDF) Trip Rating

Packages and Options

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Transfer and Other Charges:

Because this is a self-guided trip, participants are expected to arrive independently to their hotel in Toblach/Dobbiaco.

Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival in Dobbiaco (Toblach)
Individual arrival at the hotel in Dobbiaco. Free, unguarded public car park near the hotel.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Dobbiaco 

Day 2: Sesto to Padola
Your hiking trip starts with a short transfer with the cable car to the starting point of the tour on the Helm. With a view of the famous Sesto sundial, the Dolomite peaks of Neuner, Zehner (Sesto Rotwand), Elfer, Zwölfer and Einser towering high above Sesto, you hike along the Carnic ridge. Without noticing it you cross the border to Austria and hike back to Italy. Passing the Sillianer Hütte and the Klammbachalm you reach the Kreuzberg Pass and continue up to Padola.
Ascent: approx. 475 m / descent: approx. 875 m / approx. 4.5-5.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Padola 

Day 3: Padola to Val Visdende
In the morning you take the bus to the starting point of today‘s stage. A little below the actual high-level trail, you hike through woods and flower meadows into the Val Visdende with a view of the steeply rising flanks of the great Kinigat.
Ascent: approx. 920 m / descent: approx. 790 m / approx. 5.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Val Visdende

Day 4: Val Visdende to Sappada
At first, the hike continues along the Val Visdende before climbing comfortably along forest paths higher and higher towards the Monte Rinaldo mountain group. Soon you reach the beautiful Val Popera, the Forcella del Franza and Passo del Mulo. Enjoy the magnificent view of the mighty rock castles of Hochweistein, Monte Chiadenis and M. Avanza and down to the magnificent lakes Laghi d‘Olbe. The surroundings of the lakes belong to the most charming mountain areas of the Carnic Alps.
Ascent: approx. 1180 m / descent: approx. 1190 m / approx. 5.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Sappada 

Day 5: Sappada to Forni Avoltri
You start your hike to Monte Chiadin directly from Sappada. Through sparse forests you hike to the Rifugio Piani del Cristo. Then the ascent over the grassy southern slope of Monte Chiadin starts; enjoy the magnificent view of the surrounding mountains.
The shorter variant leads over the Sella di Keser directly to Forni Avoltri.
Ascent: approx. 1160 m / descent: approx. 1530 m / approx. 6.5 hours
Variant: ascent approx. 560 m / descent approx. 920 m / approx. 4 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Forni Avoltri

Day 6: Collina - Marinelli Hut - Kötschach Mauthen
The starting point for today is Collina. There are two variants to choose from: the first one leads along the southern side of the Carnic Alps to the Rifugio Marinelli and, with a view of Monte Crostis and Monte Pezzacul, to the Plöcken Pass. With the second option, you climb to the Woyaler Pass and the deep blue lake with the same name. Enjoy a well-deserved apple strudel at the hut. The descent is via the Carinthian border trail to the Valentinalm.
Public transport will take you to Kötschach Mauthen (ticket not included).
Ascent: approx. 1010 m / descent: approx. 900 m / approx. 5.5 hours
Variant: ascent approx. 930 m / descent approx. 1100 m / approx. 5.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Kötschach Mauthen

Day 7: Kötschach Mauthen - Straniger Hut - Nassfeld
This morning transfer to Stranigeralm. Along the Carnic High Trail you will hike up to the Nassfeld Pass and past various larger and smaller lakes. Fields of alpine roses, wet meadows with cottongrass and numerous orchid species, as well as many streams characterise the landscape. Enjoy the excellent cheese specialities for which the region is famous and which are produced in the many alpine cheese dairies.
At the end of the stage, take the cable car to Tröpolach and from there on to Villach.
Ascent: approx. 890 m / descent: approx. 490 m / approx. 5.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Villach

Day 8: Departure
Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.

                                                Padola area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	32	37	45	52	61	68	72	70	63	53	41	32
Average Low Temperature (°F)	18	20	27	33	41	47	51	50	44	37	27	20
Average High Temperature (°C)	0	3	7	11	16	20	22	21	17	12	5	0
Average Low Temperature (°C)	-8	-7	-3	1	5	8	10	10	7	3	-3	-7
Average Precipitation (days of rain)	3	2	4	5	8	10	10	10	6	4	3	4

Source: NOAA


Seasons
Winter is usually quite long with snowfalls from November to April. The lowest temperatures are normally registered from the end of December to the beginning of January. 
Summer on the other hand is generally short, but sunny, without excluding the odd afternoon rain shower. 
Spring and Autumn usually have mild and pleasant temperatures.

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Accommodations
During this trip, nights are spent in different locations.

Description
Accommodations in 3 star hotels as well as 1 overnight in a mountain guesthouse (Val Visdende), all offering private bedrooms with ensuite facilities.

Local tax
Some cities charge a tourist tax. These taxes are not included in the sale price of the tour and must be paid directly by you at check-in or check-out at the hotels.
This fee varies depending on the hotel category, the season and the number of days of stay. It is usually between 1 and 5 € per person per night.


Meals
All breakfasts are included.

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Horses:		--
Pace:		--
Level:		(2 out of 5)    Easy to Moderate
Age:		Min 14
Riders:		Min 2 riders	Max 10 riders

Passports

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:

(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.

Passport Note

(a) Italy is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. (b) The regulations stated below also apply to San Marino and the Vatican City.



Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:

(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;

(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements 

Passport Required?
British	Yes
Australian	Yes
Canadian	Yes
USA	Yes
Other EU	1
Visa Required?
British	No
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	No
Other EU	No
Return Ticket Required?
British	No
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	No
Other EU	No

This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult the embassy or consulate for updated info.