The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Carinthia
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Carinthia and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
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The highest point on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Fantastic view but also a lot of wind. Up here, you should always be prepared for any kind of weather.
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The Weinebene is the perfect starting point for hikes into the Koralpen massif. The flat level with two cozy restaurants, the Göslerhütte and the "Weinofenblick" hut, is a great destination …
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The Nassfeld (Slovene Mokrine, Italian Passo di Pramollo) in the Carnic Alps is a saddle between the Austrian Gail Valley and the Italian Canal Valley. The pass is at 1530 …
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Of course, the Hochtor of Heiligenblut is a "must" for every pass collector. Well-developed route, magnificent views of the Grossglockner massif - wonderful!
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The ascent from Slovenia is pleasant and not very steep. However, the descent to Austria is a bit tricky, since the road conditions are not the best. You should also …
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The Gailbergsattel is the first pass at the SuperGiroDolomiti in Lienz. He is not very challenging and well suited to remind the legs of the altitude that will come. Dangers …
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Here is the second highest point on the Nockalmstraße with 2024m above the sea. A great panorama forwards and backwards, no matter where you come from. And no matter where you go, there are many serpentines waiting for you!
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At the saddle between Garnitzenberg and Gartnerkofel you will enjoy an impressive panoramic view. Directly in front of you rise the gray rock walls of the Gartnerkofel over the green valleys.
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A saddle in the forest that connects Hermagor (Gailtal) in the south and Greifenburg (Drautal) in the north. The southern ascent is well developed with good road quality and is …
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