Austria and Italy cross-border loop – Nassfeld-Pressegger See

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Friuli Venezia Giulia

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Austria and Italy cross-border loop – Nassfeld-Pressegger See

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Austria and Italy cross-border loop – Nassfeld-Pressegger See

03:11

9.89km

410m

Hiking

The first half goes through Austria, you hike back through Italy - this almost ten-kilometer tour starts at the Nassfeld border crossing. Where border bars created hurdles until 1998, you can now hike without borders thanks to the Schengen Agreement.

The first few kilometers are tough: You hike uphill, but…

by Nassfeld | Lesachtal | Weissensee

Last updated: October 1, 2024

Waypoints

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2.53 km

View of the Gartnerkofel

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the saddle between Garnitzenberg and Gartnerkofel, you can enjoy an impressive panoramic view. Directly in front of you, the grey rock faces of Gartnerkofel rise above the green valleys.

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4.08 km

Garnitzenalm

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A cozy alpine hut with a wonderful sun terrace and lounge chairs. So close to the border, you can enjoy both Austrian dumplings and Italian pasta.

During the summer season, the Garnitzenalm is open from mid-June to mid-September.

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5.63 km

Kronalm

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From here you have a gigantic view down into the valley of the Rio Bombaso. Behind it all of Italy extends. It's a great feeling to be on the edge of such a huge country.

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9.89 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.17 km

3.31 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.64 km

2.36 km

1.47 km

1.21 km

196 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (1,520 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

July 19, 2025,Grenzgänger

I thought 11 km was a reasonable length for the family. The first 4 km were advertised as steep. The remaining kilometers were supposed to be relatively flat down into the valley.

Actually, the kids were already exhausted after the climb, and there were a few uphill sections on the way back. => The spirits were at rock bottom!!!

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July 24, 2026,Rondwandelroute van Oostenrijk naar Italië – Nassfeld-Pressegger See

We only climbed about 100 meters here. Because we took the cable car up

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April 26, 2023

The first half goes through Austria, you hike back through Italy - this almost ten-kilometer tour starts at the Nassfeld border crossing. Where border bars created hurdles until 1998, you can now hike without borders thanks to the Schengen Agreement.
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The first few kilometers are tough: You hike uphill

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