Mountain hikes Obstansersee Hütte – Pfannspitze

Kartitsch / Karnischer Hauptkamm
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 14.4 km
Duration: 6:30 h

A dip in the Obstansersee is only for the very hardy - the water temperature barely rises above 10°C and the lake is covered in ice for around 8 months of the year.

Tour character

Challenging mountain tour through the Winklertal valley to the Obstansersee hut (2,304 m) and on to the 2,678 m high Pfannspitze. The trail leads through a picturesque high valley, past the Obstanser See lake, and ends with a steep climb to the summit. A spectacular panoramic view of the Carnic Alps opens up from the top. Ideal for experienced hikers looking for a mixture of nature enjoyment and sporting challenge.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 14.4 km
  • Duration: 6:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,250 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,250 hm
Highest point2,678 m

Starting point

Sport- und Freizeitzentrum

Finishing point

Pfannspitze
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Best time of year

  • January
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Description

The sports and leisure centre is the starting point. Hike in a southerly direction from there via route 466 to Winklertal and to the steep walled head of the valley. Hairpin bends proceed up to Obstanser See and to Obstansersee Hütte. After a rest at Obstansersee Hütte bear right, heading past the lake, on a steep climb up to the Pfannspitze.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Mit dem Bus bis zur Haltestelle "Kartitsch Gemeindeamt"

  • Parking

    Parkplatz Sportzentrum Kartitsch

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