Hiking in the Karawanken - Baumgartnerhof - Mallestiger Mittagskogel

A historically interesting mountain tour up to a peak with great views, directly on the border.

Once you are up you could also go up to the Schwarzkogel (slov: Crni vrh - 1832m).

Hiking boots, rucksack, functional clothes, rain protection, hiking sticks, food, drinking water, map, first aid kit and a smartphone.

Starting at the Gasthof Baumgartner, follow the hiking path 683. You will pass two springs and come to the first hut - the "Panier Hut". After approx. 30 min. you will reach the "Mitzl-Moitzl-Hütte" at 1,639 m. From this hut you can reach the area between Schwarzkogel and Mallestiger Mittagskogel directly at the state border in about 15 minutes. From there you follow the path 684 westwards to the summit of the Mallestiger Mittagskogel 1,801 m. The last 30 metres are not secured and you need to be free from giddiness be and sure-footed.

The descent follows the same route.

There is a parking area at the Baumgartnerhof - but we would advise you to park at the parking area of the castle Finkenstein below the Baumgartnerhof. However, this adds up 30 minutes of walking time.

Register the day before (until 6 p.m.) for the Carinthian Station Shuttle, which can take you from Villach main train station to the Baumgartnerhof.

Book here.

There is an emergeny shelter at a hut called Mitzl-Moitzl-Hütte which can be used in case of bad weather.