Zollnersee hut

Zollnersee hut is operated by the Austrian Alpine Association and lies nestled against the beautiful pastures right next to the Italian border, between Plöcken Pass and Nassfeld. It is a fixture for long-distance hikers along the Karnischer Höhenweg trail as well as for day trippers staying in the region. The Zollnersee region is also highly recommended for families as it may be reached on foot, by mountain bike or by car. Its name derives from nearby Lake Zollnersee, accessible directly from the hut via gentle walking paths that lead across a moor. In 2015, the region with its geotrails was awarded the UNESCO Global Geopark logo. Lake Zollnersee itself is the perfect destination for travelling through time, back to the Palaeozoic age, and a real-life geology lesson. Zollnersee hut itself received an award in 2018, when it became the first Slow Food Travel Hut along the main ridge of the Alps, serving only regionally sourced farm products - quality you can taste! For a full-day programme, the locals recommend a detour to Rifugio Fabiani via Zollnertörl. The nearest summits of the Kleiner Trieb, the Hoher Trieb and the Findenig offer one-of-a-kind views of the mountain panorama of the Carnic Alps. If you would like to spend the night in Zollnersee hut, make camp in the dormitory with mattresses or in one of the two double rooms. After a wonderful mountain breakfast, pay a visit to Rosser hut, where Gailtaler Almkäse and other dairy products are made from scratch throughout the summer. Yet another must-see is the Chapel of Peace, built in memory of the turmoil of World War I - an architectural gem that fits in beautifully with the surrounding landscape.