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Path of Encounter

Mountain Tour

Information

The Path of Encounter is a historically significant cross-border mountain route in the Karawanks.

The main part of the rewarding mountain hike runs along the ridge of the Karawanks with great views of Lake Faak and the Villach basin, and to the south the rugged peaks of the Julian Alps.

Mountain Tour

Difficulty

Medium

Distance

12,52 km

Duration

05:45 h

Uphill

991 m

Downhill

991 m

Max. Altitude

1842 m

Min. Altitude

899 m

Map & Elevation Profile

Recommended Equipment

Hiking boots with a profiled sole, backpack, functional underwear, rainwear, hiking poles, food and drink, map material, first aid kit and mobile phone.

Features & Characteristics

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Endurance

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Arrival

From the A2 motorway exit Villach - Faaker See on the B84 towards Drobollach am Faaker See. In Drobollach turn towards Faak am See, follow the road Kohlstattstraße/Lakeshore State Road to Faak am See. After the tourism information center Faak...

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