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Uschowa Rock Arches – Potočka Zijalka Cave loop from Gasthof-Pension Kupitz

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Uschowa Rock Arches – Potočka Zijalka Cave loop from Gasthof-Pension Kupitz

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Uschowa Rock Arches – Potočka Zijalka Cave loop from Gasthof-Pension Kupitz

07:35

15.7km

1,160m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.45 km for 24 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.47 km

Uschowa Rock Arches

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Uschowa (1883m) has its highest elevations on the border with Slovenia. In the Austrian west flank are the rock gates, which can be described as natural beauties.

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6.48 km

Olševa Rock Windows (Felsentore)

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The windows at Olševa are located in the north-west of the territory of the Republic of Austria, as they also call Felsentore. The way to them is to the left …

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7.47 km

Bench with a view of the Obel Kamen

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wonderful rest area on the way up to the Obel.

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7.47 km

Rest area

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A wooden bench invites you to linger.

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7.75 km

Potočka Zijalka Cave

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Potočka zijalka (1700 m) is an important cave site that was visited by Ice Age hunters 30,000 years ago. This is evidenced by numerous excavations which are on display in …

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9.63 km

People still know that when the church was inaugurated, such an old bishop came that they had to carry him up the mountain and that he blessed the holy well. It was Franz Kaspar von Station, Bishop of Lavant (1673-1704).

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10.5 km

Josef Vejnik House

Highlight • Historical Site

Josef Vejnik lived in this house from 1910 - 1914

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10.5 km

St. Leonhard Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The church is located at almost 1,330 meters and is surrounded by beautiful nature. It is one of the highest churches in Carinthia.

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14.9 km

Cave Entrance

15.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.95 km

3.38 km

2.78 km

565 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.32 km

3.42 km

3.36 km

1.82 km

1.76 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,800 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

6°C

44 %

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Uschowa Rock Arches – Potočka Zijalka Cave loop from Gasthof-Pension Kupitz

Uschowa Rock Arches

Olševa Rock Windows (Felsentore)

Bench with a view of the Obel Kamen

Rest area

Potočka Zijalka Cave

Holy Spring

Josef Vejnik House

St. Leonhard Church

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