Uschowa Rock Arches – Potočka Zijalka Cave loop from Potočka zijalka

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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: July 17, 2026

Tips

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

Waypoints

Start point

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)

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

Highlight • Rest Area

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)

Highlight • Summit

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

Surfaces

4.85 km

2.44 km

1.07 km

450 m

122 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

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Comments

August 6, 2021,Kleines und Großes Felsentor 06.08.2021

Today's tour led me to the small and large rock gates with the starting point St.Margareten, my companion today was a dog with the name "Molly" who accompanied me from the parking lot almost to the end (the owner told me the name shortly after Started and who told me that her dog often accompanied hikers) Once at the top …

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