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Hornisch Eck (2552 m) – Returnees' Cross loop from Sillian

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Hornisch Eck (2552 m) – Returnees' Cross loop from Sillian

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Hornisch Eck (2552 m) – Returnees' Cross loop from Sillian

06:58

14.9km

1,140m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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 9.19 km for 806 m

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2.65 km

Leckfeldalm

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You can comfortably get to the managed Leckfeldalm by car from Sillian along a toll (4 euros) forest road, which can be driven by any "normal" car.

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5.71 km

View of the Dolomites and Tre Cime di Lavaredo from Sillianer Hütte

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Fabulous view from the hut, which has an exposed location.

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6.09 km

View of Austria from the Carnic Main Ridge

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An impressive mountain ridge through the majestic Carnic Alps. This unique route combines alpine tranquility, magnificent views and a sad chapter of history (World War I) in a fascinating setting.

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Hornisch Eck (2552 m)

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The Hornischegg (2,552 m) was once a hotly contested border mountain between Italy and Austria. Today, it is considered the highest peak in the municipality of Sillian and a popular …

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6.96 km

M-26 Border Stone: Italy–Austria Boundary

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The boundary stones precisely follow the national border between Italy (South Tyrol) and Austria (East Tyrol).
Many of these markers can be found along the Carnic High Trail (KHW 403) …

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7.41 km

World War I Fortifications Near Sillianer Hütte

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And again stone witnesses of a terrible war.

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7.94 km

Leckfeldsattel - Sella di Confine

Mountain Pass

8.29 km

Heimkehrer Kreuz to Sillianer Hütte (Trail 19)

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From Heimkehrer Kreuz you turn left and walk comfortably in a good half an hour to the Sillianer Hütte (path 19), where the Karnische Höhenweg leads past on the right.

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9.06 km

Returnees' Cross

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In 1948 Hochpustertaler Kriegsheimkehrer erected on the 2373 meter high Schützenmahd, near the Sillianer Hütte, the much-visited returnee cross today.

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14.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.52 km

5.17 km

1.41 km

808 m

Surfaces

5.02 km

4.60 km

4.20 km

1.09 km

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

24°C

8°C

18 %

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Hornisch Eck (2552 m) – Returnees' Cross loop from Sillian

Leckfeldalm

View of the Dolomites and Tre Cime di Lavaredo from Sillianer Hütte

View of Austria from the Carnic Main Ridge

Hornisch Eck (2552 m)

M-26 Border Stone: Italy–Austria Boundary

World War I Fortifications Near Sillianer Hütte

Heimkehrer Kreuz to Sillianer Hütte (Trail 19)

Returnees' Cross

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