Golzentipp Süd-Trails

Golzentipp

In addition to its gigantic view, the Golzentipp offers some interesting trail combinations, with the southern route directly to Obertilliach offering a very interesting and varied descent.

Description

The tour starts in Obertilliach, directly on the Carnic Dolomites Road. The uphill leads along a classic forest road that winds its way steadily upwards below the Golzentippbahn cable car. Alternatively, you can be transported comfortably to the mountain station by the Golzentipp cable car. If you tackle the uphill yourself, you can expect a constant incline on a moderately challenging forest road.

The route continues moderately past the reservoir just below the Golzentipp, which, despite its artificial origin, offers a rewarding view, especially in summer and autumn. Finally, turn off at the fork in the hiking trail to Golzentipp. The last section of the ascent is relaxed on a well-maintained hiking trail before you reach the summit (2317 meters above sea level). The view at the summit is spectacular: the panorama ranges from the striking Dolomites to the Hohe Tauern.

After the summit cross, the descent begins, which soon reaches difficulty levels S2 to S3. This section leads down to the saddle and the forest road. Caution is advised in the first downhill section, as washed-out sections and narrow passages can challenge your pedal control.

The route then briefly leads onto the mountain meadow trail and continues down the marked hiking trail over alpine pastures. The trail is homogeneous to ride and meanders steadily downhill through spruce and larch forests. Finally, you reach hiking trail no. 47, leave it and return to the starting point of the tour in Obertilliach.

Note: The ascent can be significantly shortened by using the Golzentipp cable car, which is a good option for less trained riders in particular.

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