Dobratsch Northern Ascent (Alpenlahner)

Logo Dobratsch Northern Ascent (Alpenlahner)
Logo Dobratsch Northern Ascent (Alpenlahner)
Tour data
3.98km
907 - 2,149m
Distance
1,232hm
Ascent
04:00h
 
Duration
Brief description

Difficult skitour starting from Bad Bleiberg.

Difficulty
difficult
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Bad Bleiberg - parking area near ORF cable car

Route
Bad Bleiberg (902 m)
0.0 km
Alpenlahner
1.9 km
Dobratsch Gipfelhaus
3.8 km
Hl. Maria am Stein
3.9 km
Dobratsch (2,166 m)
4.0 km


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Description

The "Alpenlahner" or "Lahner" as it is more often called, has got a bad reputation due to its difficulty. The locals associate with it the legendary "Lahner ski race" but also devastating avalanches, which destroyed part of the village. However, it is still definitely one of the best skitours in this area.

Directions

Start this tour in Bad Bleiberg. Opposite the fire brigade and east of the cable car follow path (no. 295) which branches off southwards towards Dobratsch. Over a meadow and after short climb you will come past a small chapel, where the trail leads into the forest. Follow the trail on a pleasant slope. You will cross a forest trail and come into ever steeper terrain. At about 1250 meters above sea level, the forest becomes less dense due to past avalanches. In some bends you cross a steep part of the trail and then crosses the so-called Alpenlahner. Continue through tree-free terrain. The last 200 meters at the exit of the Alpenlahner are quite difficult!

At nearly 2000 meters above sea level you will reach the Dobratsch plateau the alpine trail coming from the restaurant Rosstratte. This trail is popular as a route up to the Dobratsch. From here head westwards and after a few minutes you will reach the top with its chapel (Windische Kapelle). Enjoy the magnificent view of the Julian Alps with Triglav, Razor and Prisank as well as the Gailtaler Alps. Follow the same way back to the starting point.

Highest point
2,149 m
Endpoint

Dobratsch

Exposition
Height profile

Equipment

Skitour equipment (avalanche probe and shovel etc.), ski crampons, changing clothes, hot drinks, firs aid kit and smartphone.

Safety instructions

This tour should only be done when the snow conditions are perfect and if you have alpine experience, perfect ski skills and know about the danger of avalanches.

Additional information

 Region Villach Tourism

 +43 4242 42000

 www.visitvillach.at/en

 


Arrival

From Villach drive to Obere Fellach and then take the Bleiberger Landesstrasse via Heiligengeist to Bad Bleiberg to the tourist information office.

Public transportation

Take the bus to Bad Bleiberg and exit at the bus stop at the restaurant "Zum Mohren".

Click here for timetable information.

Click here for the Carinthia train station shuttle.

Parking

There are enough parking spaces available at the tourist information office.


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Refreshment stop
A lot of view

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