Circular hike Obergail - Gamskofel - Obergail Alm - Obergail

Starting point Liesing or road fork in Obergail. At the road fork in Obergail (orientation board with signs), the hike begins to the right along the drive towards Obergailer Berg. The hike passes the highest settlement of Obergail (Plasegge). Over forest and pasture area, after about 4 km, you reach a viewpoint with a bench (drinking water nearby). Beautiful view of the Lesachtal with Liesing and surroundings. After a short hike (600 m) there is a sign for a recommended shortcut (this considerably shortens the route compared to the drive). After reaching the “Hurde” (formerly “Martha hut”), the hike initially ascends somewhat steeply and then continues along the ridge to the Gamskofel with summit cross. The view from there is wonderful; you see the Steinwand nearby and the Raudenspitze to the right. To the left of the Steinwand are the Letterspitze, the Wasserköpfe, and the Mittagskofel. A direct descent from the Gamskofel to the Obergail Alm is very dangerous and almost impossible. When descending from the Gamskofel, we retrace the same path about 1 km back to the Obergail Alm junction. At this junction, you can choose: either the same way back to Obergail or hike to the Obergail Alm (steep descent – it is recommended to pay good attention to the markings), from where you will get back to Obergail, the original starting point of this hike. The control stamp is located at the summit cross on the Gamskofel.

Attention: Please inquire about the current trail and weather conditions before each route!

Sure-footedness and a head for heights are required!

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Coming from the east: By car via Kötschach-Mauthen into the Lesachtal to Liesing, then continue to the junction "Obergail", then 2 km further to Obergail

Coming from the west: By car via Sillian (Tassenbach) into the Lesachtal, then continue to St. Lorenzen, then further to the junction "Obergail", then 2 km further to Obergail