Helm Customs Hut
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 79 out of 85 hikers
Location: Sillian, Bezirk Lienz, Lienz, Austria
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Tips
After the First World War and the conclusion of the Treaty of St. Germain, the hut fell to the Italian side of the border and was subsequently used as a customs house. In the 1930s, it was incorporated into a military border area. After the Second World War, the hut remained in Italian possession, but from the 1970s onwards it was no longer used and gradually fell into disrepair.
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The customs hut is on the summit of the Helm. You have a beautiful panoramic view of the Dolomites.
translated by•June 21, 2022
Summit on the Italian-Austrian border with an excellent view of the valley floor and the Dolomites
translated by•June 24, 2022
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Description
Location: Sillian, Bezirk Lienz, Lienz, Austria
Best Hikes to Helm Customs Hut
- Intermediate
4.8
(256)
1,297
Monte Elmo Summit – Sexten Dolomites Panorama loop from Schmieden - Ferrara02:48
8.34km
400m
Intermediate4.8
(108)
561
Heimkehrerkreuz Summit Cross – Monte Elmo Summit loop from Schmieden - Ferrara04:22
13.2km
570m
Expert4.8
(47)
264
Sillianer Hut – Klammbachalm loop from Sexten - Sesto07:46
18.3km
1,260m
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