tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post2883430399463824186..comments2024-03-27T17:51:48.017+00:00Comments on John Hayes Walks: The Karnischer Höhenweg John Hayeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-33544838576866760772021-07-12T21:42:58.356+01:002021-07-12T21:42:58.356+01:00Hi there.
Glad to hear that your planning to do t...Hi there.<br /><br />Glad to hear that your planning to do the Hohenweg. <br /><br />The guide is designed to tell you what to expect. The first bit of the Italian option is exposed and you definitely need a head for heights and you shouldn't do it in bad weather. It is however well supported with cables etc and is not in any way technical. It's perhaps a little bit more spectacular than anything on the Tour or the Alta Via 1 but your OK with those walks you should be fine with the Hohenweg.<br /><br />Best wishes<br /><br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-29676331010598091912021-07-09T23:04:48.653+01:002021-07-09T23:04:48.653+01:00Hello John
I plan on buying your guide soon and w...Hello John<br /><br />I plan on buying your guide soon and want to hike the Peace Trail next year, 2022.<br />Trying to assess how difficult this trail is, with the Italian option, compared to trails like the Tour funMont Blanc and the Alta Via #1.<br /><br />Great reading about your walks whilst making plans for my own!Stryderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084540152261123516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-59713020297803966572020-09-07T05:46:07.622+01:002020-09-07T05:46:07.622+01:00Hi Ben
Thanks for your comment and so pleased th...Hi Ben <br /><br />Thanks for your comment and so pleased that the guide helped. I suspect you're one of the few people who made it onto the trail this year so well done!<br /><br />Best wishes<br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-31816418687957529792020-08-30T19:07:48.158+01:002020-08-30T19:07:48.158+01:00Hi John,
I am just back from my first few days ex...Hi John,<br /><br />I am just back from my first few days exploring the Peace Trail guided by your excellent guide book. It is a great resource and I appreciated the very helpful notes, especially on the Italian side. Some smaller places are not open for overnight stops because of Covid such as Malga Pramosio but all huts are open. Thanks again and good luck with your adventures.<br /><br />BenBennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-50939859007074920112019-07-11T07:13:38.542+01:002019-07-11T07:13:38.542+01:00Hi Freya
I'm afraid you can't camp on the...Hi Freya<br /><br />I'm afraid you can't camp on the Karnischer. Try and book at least 2 days ahead and if you have a problem change your schedule. Let me know how you get on, always looking for feedback.<br /><br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-23779598905513536882019-07-08T11:43:56.723+01:002019-07-08T11:43:56.723+01:00Hi John,
Thanks for your detailed trip notes. I w...Hi John, <br />Thanks for your detailed trip notes. I was just wondering if it is possible to camp along the Karnischer Hohenweg? Either at the refuges or separately. I am just worried about missing out on accomm if the huts are full (hiking in August). <br />Kind regards, FreyaFreyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831720532238500177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-22834786750275662432019-01-31T15:33:05.066+00:002019-01-31T15:33:05.066+00:00Hi there
I think completing the route in six days...Hi there<br /><br />I think completing the route in six days is a challenge and without knowing the sort of walker you are I couldn't really encourage it. My suggestion would be to start at Nassfeld and miss the last two stages which are the least interesting. You can take the train from Arnoldstein to Tropoloch and then take the Millennium Express up to the route. The walking west from there is consistently excellent and if you are a strong walker, want some extra challenges, then take in some of the summits.<br /><br />Take care<br /><br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-88203428008382604112019-01-31T14:56:01.925+00:002019-01-31T14:56:01.925+00:00I plan on hiking the KH "in reverse" fro...I plan on hiking the KH "in reverse" from Arnoldstein to Sillian in July 2019 and then meeting some friends to do the AV1.I only have a week to complete the KH and am planning to do all stages. Is the trail clearly marked going West and do you have any time saving suggestions for extending or combining any of the stages? My current plan is to combine the last two stages (first two from your book)and hike from Porzehutte to Leckfeldalm on the last day. Europeanthru-hikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04515650767866152339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-39776155662470644032018-10-24T16:48:16.347+01:002018-10-24T16:48:16.347+01:00Thanks for buying the guide and I hope you find it...Thanks for buying the guide and I hope you find it useful. There is a planner that details the time needed to walk from hut to hut including the interim huts where these are available. I haven't included none KH huts in my guide but if you want to extend I'd think about the Via Alpina. There is a good website that includes distances to huts along that route.John Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-63735612562842834192018-10-24T02:41:27.817+01:002018-10-24T02:41:27.817+01:00Just got the book and making plans for 2019. I wil...Just got the book and making plans for 2019. I will be doing the AV1 and then spending a couple of days in Cortina before setting off on The Karnischer Hohenweg. My question is about resupply options and tent camping availability. Are the Huts at achieveable distances and what are the options if you continue past and have to camp for the night?Europeanthru-hikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04515650767866152339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-40691077614094792552018-07-09T13:36:48.663+01:002018-07-09T13:36:48.663+01:00Hi there
My definition of scrambling is that most...Hi there<br /><br />My definition of scrambling is that most people will want to use their hands as well their feet. There's a small stretch on Stage 1 near the Eisenreich, and on Stage 2 on the descent from Pfannsptiz (cover pic). On Stage 3 there is a little chimney you have to climb. That's it really, the Italian option is tougher but the ropes/cables are excellent.<br /><br />If you walked the Tour de Queyras I'm sure you'll be fine. You don't have the steep passes on this route you get there.<br /><br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-11772804894367046712018-07-09T12:08:41.006+01:002018-07-09T12:08:41.006+01:00Hi John
Can you please give me a little more deta...Hi John<br /><br />Can you please give me a little more detail about the extent of exposure and scrambling I may encounter doing the Karnischer Hohenweg, assuming I did the Austrian route? I have completed the Grand paradise, The Jungfrau Trail, and Tour of the Queyras in the past.Horny Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05205673192828815083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-63744176616684326202018-06-01T20:04:06.388+01:002018-06-01T20:04:06.388+01:00Within the next two weeks I'm told. If you sen...Within the next two weeks I'm told. If you send Cicerone an email they will reply.<br /><br />JohnJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-35383499894211702652018-06-01T12:15:53.518+01:002018-06-01T12:15:53.518+01:00I will be looking out for the book on the Karnisch...I will be looking out for the book on the Karnischer Hohenweg by Cicerone, is it available now.louis O'Donoghuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15939909630460779532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-48280157646749236642017-09-27T06:19:20.881+01:002017-09-27T06:19:20.881+01:00Hi Esther, if the huts are open than the trails sh...Hi Esther, if the huts are open than the trails should be open as well. <br /><br />The Adlerweg looks like a great hike, a very helpful website. <br /><br />My email address is amithefirst@gmail.comJohn Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-2235823114082621402017-09-26T18:56:38.068+01:002017-09-26T18:56:38.068+01:00Dear John,
Thanks for the tips re KHW for...Dear John,<br /> Thanks for the tips re KHW for next year. I have already booked my huts, so am stuck with end of June and hoping for very little snow. Re Munich to Venice pictures, I would need an email address to send you the pictures, as I have no idea how to upload them on this site. I did also complete the Osttiroler Adlerweg this year (9 stages) and together with the 16 stages walked of the main Adlerweg, got my gold pin, certificate and T-shirt from Tirol Tourismus. I collected all the hut stamps along the way and for me it was an achievemnent. For some of the walkers that I meet, it was just a little of what they do, particularly the climbers on the Stuedl Huette setting out for the Grossglockner.Esthernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-88606486304290566432017-09-26T09:16:08.539+01:002017-09-26T09:16:08.539+01:00Hi Esther
Nice to hear from you and congratulatio...Hi Esther<br /><br />Nice to hear from you and congratulations on your Munich Venice exploits. <br /><br />In terms of snow and weather conditions, the Karnischer Höhenweg is similar to Munich/Venice. In June there could still be snow and it would be better to push your trip into July. I've walked the route in August and September but July is better for the flowers.<br /><br />If you have a few pictures of your Munich Venice trip then it would be great to see them.<br /><br />Best wishes<br /><br />John John Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351092993224063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841399249557747138.post-83386921492716821462017-09-25T15:21:25.926+01:002017-09-25T15:21:25.926+01:00Hullo John, your Munich to Venice Guide came out j...Hullo John, your Munich to Venice Guide came out just in time for me this year, as I walked stages 1 to 5. I hope to walk to the end of stage 12 in 2018.<br /><br />I have also booked most of my huts for the Karnischer Hoehenweg in 2018. I have chose to stick to the Austrian side and will go over Rifugio Valentin and not on the Italian side. Depending on the weather, I may have to get to Hochweisssteinhaus on the Italian side. I intend to walk to Arnoldstein; the easier, alm region on the second half of the route looks very appealing and it takes you through the cheese region. I plan to walk it in 9 walking days, with one day off in the middle at Nassfeld. What date did you start the walk, as there can still be snow in June?Esthernoreply@blogger.com