Kreuzeck-Höhenweg

Austria Austria

Kreuzeck-Höhenweg

Austria Austria

The Kreuzeck-Höhenweg runs for a length of 55 kilometers through Austria.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 3 days to walk the Kreuzeck-Höhenweg.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in managed huts.

Wild camping is not allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Arrival

You will arrive to Kreuzeck-Höhenweg via Klagenfurt Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Zu Fuß / Bus / Zug. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure

Departure from Kreuzeck-Höhenweg is via Klagenfurt Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Zug. Takes about 3 hours.

Accommodation

  • in managed huts

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

Facts about Kreuzeck-Höhenweg

55 km
3.200 m
3.500 m
Hochkreuz
2.709 m
Lainach
877 m
Difficulty
Length
55 km
Elevation gain
3.200 m
Elevation loss
3.500 m
Highest Point
Hochkreuz / 2.709 m
Lowest Point
Lainach / 877 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes

Accommodation

  • in managed huts

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

Arrival

You will arrive to Kreuzeck-Höhenweg via Klagenfurt Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Zu Fuß / Bus / Zug. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure

Departure from Kreuzeck-Höhenweg is via Klagenfurt Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Zug. Takes about 3 hours.

The best time to hike the Kreuzeck-Höhenweg is:

January
February
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What else you should know about the Kreuzeck-Höhenweg

Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
Not suitable for people with fear of heights!
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is not allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
No sections accessible

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