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Bezirk Völkermarkt

Eisenkappel-Vellach

Uschowa Rock Arches – Potočka Zijalka Cave loop from Potočka zijalka

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Bezirk Völkermarkt

Eisenkappel-Vellach

Uschowa Rock Arches – Potočka Zijalka Cave loop from Potočka zijalka

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Uschowa Rock Arches – Potočka Zijalka Cave loop from Potočka zijalka

05:34

8.94km

960m

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 17, 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 5.83 km for 24 m

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Parking

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3.17 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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3.19 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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4.20 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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4.48 km

Rest area

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A wooden bench invites you to linger.

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4.48 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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4.81 km

Olševa Summit (1929 m)

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wonderful distant view of the Steineralpen as well as the Kärntnerland

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8.94 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.81 km

1.27 km

660 m

122 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.85 km

2.44 km

1.07 km

450 m

122 m

< 100 m

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