Hohenthurn is a municipality located in the lower Gailtal valley in Carinthia, Austria. Situated in the border triangle of Austria, Italy, and Slovenia, the region offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. Its terrain includes gentle river paths, challenging mountain foothills, and extends along the northern slope of the Carnic Alps. This varied environment supports several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, mountaineering, and more.
The Hohenthurn region provides more than 10 routes…
88
Routes
4.7
(734)
Average rating
8264
People visited

4.9
(49)
1,752
riders
113km
05:51
1,850m
1,850m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
(7)
658
riders
138km
07:54
3,030m
3,030m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.9
(12)
702
riders
104km
05:24
1,630m
1,630m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
(4)
160
riders
57.0km
02:34
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.9
(80)
446
riders
123km
07:52
1,450m
1,450m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(49)
346
riders
48.5km
02:48
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(49)
286
riders
53.9km
03:21
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
212
riders
104km
07:04
1,670m
1,670m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.5
(17)
225
riders
34.5km
04:25
1,530m
1,530m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.4
(34)
174
riders
47.9km
04:29
1,320m
1,320m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(25)
117
riders
94.5km
05:35
990m
990m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.9
(18)
97
riders
26.7km
02:53
910m
910m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.7
(3)
72
hikers
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
hikers
11.0km
05:57
900m
910m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
20
hikers
9.04km
06:35
1,230m
1,230m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

9
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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29
runners
8.65km
00:54
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

26
runners
7.13km
00:45
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
runners
18.3km
01:56
30m
30m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
13.8km
02:13
800m
800m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.7
(7)
64
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
20
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(1)
22
riders
38.9km
02:46
810m
810m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
30
riders
60.3km
03:25
490m
490m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(5)
16
hikers
6.83km
01:57
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
11
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
17
hikers
20.4km
06:57
1,070m
1,070m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
8
hikers
3.95km
01:01
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hohenthurn offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Mountaineering, Hiking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features 15 routes, with more than 236,000 visitors sharing experiences that result in an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars.
Hohenthurn provides various road cycling opportunities, including sections of the Alpe Adria Cycle Route. For specific routes and detailed information, refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Hohenthurn guide. The landscape offers routes from gentle paths to more challenging terrain.
Yes, Hohenthurn is well-suited for touring cycling, particularly along the Gail and Gailitz rivers. The Alpe Adria Cycle Route, a 415-kilometer path connecting Salzburg to Grado, passes through the area. More information can be found in the Cycling around Hohenthurn guide.
Hohenthurn offers mountain biking trails in its diverse landscape, ranging from gentle paths to challenging all-terrain routes in the foothills of the Jura Mountains. Detailed information on these trails is available in the MTB Trails around Hohenthurn guide.
Hohenthurn provides numerous hiking possibilities, from easy walks to challenging mountain hikes. The Dobratsch massif offers a notable ascent of approximately 2.8 miles (4.5 km) with an elevation difference of around 1,476 feet (450 m). Explore options in the Hiking around Hohenthurn guide and Mountain Hikes around Hohenthurn guide.
Hohenthurn offers routes suitable for families, particularly for hiking. The region provides options for easy and family-friendly hikes. Consult the Family-friendly hikes around Hohenthurn guide for specific recommendations.
Hohenthurn is situated in the scenic Gailtal valley, near the confluence of the Gail and Gailitz rivers. The municipal area extends along the northern slope of the Carnic Alps, and the iconic Dobratsch massif is a prominent natural feature, offering fantastic views from its summit cross.
The Alpe Adria Cycle Route is a 258-mile (415-kilometer) path connecting Salzburg, Austria, to Grado, Italy. It passes through the Hohenthurn area, offering a unique touring experience with tunnels and old stations converted into refreshment points for cyclists.
Hohenthurn is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 236,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars, indicating high satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Hohenthurn, including those for Road Cycling, Touring Cycling, MTB Trails, Mountain Hikes, Hiking, Gravel Biking, and Running Trails.
The official website for the municipality of Hohenthurn is hohenthurn.gv.at. For general inquiries, the phone number for the municipality is +43 4256 2267.
Hohenthurn is a municipality located in the lower Gailtal valley in Carinthia, Austria. It is situated in the border triangle of Austria, Italy, and Slovenia, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor adventures.

