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The Karnischer Hohenweg John Hayes

The Karnischer Hohenweg By John Hayes

The Karnischer Hohenweg by John Hayes

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English-language guidebook to the Karnischer HAhenweg, a 170km waymarked hut-to-hut trek along the border between Italy and Austria. Also known as the Carnic Peace Trail, it runs west to east along the ridge of the Carnic Alps, the site of the WW1 front line. With information on planning your trip, accommodation and the history of the area.

The Karnischer Hohenweg Summary

The Karnischer Hohenweg: A 1-2 week trek on the Carnic Peace Trail: Austria and Italy by John Hayes

A guidebook to trekking the Karnischer Hohenweg, or Carnic Peace Trail. The 170km hut-to-hut trail follows the World War I front line through the Carnic Alps, along the border of Austria and Italy, and is rich in historical, geological and cultural interest. It can be hiked in 12 weeks and is suitable for walkers with a reasonable level of fitness, a sense of adventure and a head for heights.

The guidebook covers both the Austrian variant, which is presented in 8 day stages, and the Italian variant, presented over 10 days, with stages ranging from 6 to 28km. Also included are optional detours to climb neighbouring peaks, such as Monte Coglians.

  • 1:50,000 mapping and elevation profile provided for each stage
  • GPX files available to download
  • Handy route summary tables help you plan your itinerary
  • Accommodation listings included
  • Advice on planning and preparation

About John Hayes

John Hayes is a retired management consultant with degrees from Liverpool University and University College London. Immediately after finishing work in 2011 he embarked on an epic 5,000km trek across Europe, walking from Tarifa in Spain to Budapest. The veteran of numerous long treks in the Alps, Spain and the Himalayas, John has written for numerous walking and trekking magazines.

Table of Contents

Map key Area map Route overview map Route summary tables Introduction The Peace Trail The route World War I earthworks and remains The landscape and views Geology Plants and wildlife How hard is the walk? Selecting an itinerary Getting to and from the route When to go Accommodation and food Budget What to take Routefinding Safety and emergencies Using this guide The route Stage 1 Arnbach to Obstanserseehutte Stage 2 Obstanserseehutte to Porzehutte Stage 3 Porzehutte to Hochweisteinhaus Stage 4 Austrian route: Hochweisteinhaus to Gasthof Valentinalm Stage 4A Italian route: Hochweisteinhaus to Rifugio Marinelli Stage 5 Austrian route: Gasthof Valentinalm to Zollnerseehutte Stage 5A Italian route: Rifugio Marinelli to Plockenpass Stage 5B Italian route: Plockenpass to Casera Pramosio Stage 5C Italian route: Casera Pramosio to Zollnerseehutte Stage 6 Zollnerseehutte to Nassfeld Stage 7 Nassfeld to Gasthaus Starhand Stage 8 Gasthaus Starhand to Arnoldstein Appendix A Route breakdown Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Useful contacts

Additional information

NGR9781852849429
9781852849429
1852849428
The Karnischer Hohenweg: A 1-2 week trek on the Carnic Peace Trail: Austria and Italy by John Hayes
John Hayes
New
Paperback
Cicerone Press
2018-06-19
160
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