KM5 Zollnersee Hut - Bischofalms

Ascent:

The route starts at the Town Hall Kötschach-Mauthen - from here you follow the federal road B110 towards Plöckenpass for about 1 km. In the center of Mauthen, turn left onto the Würmlacher State Road (L21).

Follow this for about 5 km to Weidenburg, where you then turn right towards the Zollnersee Hut onto the alpine road open to cars. 

The route passes the Rosser Hut about 1 km before the stage goal, before you reach the Zollnersee Hut after a total of 14 km and 1,100 m of ascent.

Return/Descent:

The descent follows the same route as the ascent for 1 km, before you branch left towards the Bischofalms just before the Rosser Hut. The gravel road turns into a cart track on a hill and first leads to the Upper Bischofalm.

Immediately afterward, there is another climb of about 50 m before it goes steeply down the north slope in tight switchbacks.

In the area of the Lower Bischofalm, you switch back to a forest road. Passing the Kronhof, it goes back down to the valley and finally to the starting point.

Ascent variant - The tour can also be ridden in the opposite direction with an e-bike. However, the steep climb over the Bischofalms on rough terrain challenges even riders with motor assistance.

Descent variant - Descent on the same route as the ascent

Right clothing: Do not only adapt your clothing to the current weather conditions. Also pack warm clothing, a spare jersey and rain protection in summer, especially in the early and late seasons.

Emergency equipment: bandages, repair kit (spare hose, pump, tools), map, mobile phone and possibly GPS

ATTENTION: In the mountains reception is not guaranteed everywhere!

Take enough to drink with you and plan a stopover in good time

FAIR PLAY & RESPECT:

Care for nature – landowners – your health.... and safety on the mountain are top priorities for your tour and the related tour planning!

Therefore, always check the rules of conduct before any hike - Safety on the mountain - as well as the current weather situation.

Waste disposal:

Waste cannot always be avoided - but it has no place in nature and must be disposed of properly (preferably in the valley or at home). 

Emergency numbers:

Euro emergency call: 112 (access to any available network)

Austrian alpine emergency call: 140

Travel by car:

From Hermagor via the B111 (Gailtal Road) or from Oberdrauburg via the B110 (Plöckenpass Road) to Kötschach-Mauthen.

The most sustainable travel option is by train to Oberdrauburg (coming from Lienz or Villach) or to Hermagor (coming from Villach).

From Oberdrauburg or Hermagor, you can then take a bus to the town of Kötschach-Mauthen.

Details at - Nassfeld mobility information and Kärntner Linien route planner

Are you looking for bike tips in the region or a certified guide for a guided bike tour?

You can find this and many other details at - Tour tips and provider information

Refreshment options:

- Zollnersee Hut (observe seasonal opening hours)

- In Kötschach-Mauthen and the surrounding villages, there are numerous year-round open refreshment options - details at Service A-Z.