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Source-described walk

Gail valley: Kötschach–Maria Gail

1 of 1 stages mapped · reference itinerary

Complete supplied point-to-point Gail valley run from Kötschach-Mauthen through Dellach, Kirchbach, Rattendorf, Vorderberg and Nötsch to the riverside near Maria Gail, retaining all six main river crossings and the supplied village and riverbank turns.

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Mapped stages are source-described references. Check mountain skills, current path conditions, transport and overnight arrangements for your dates.

Check current path access, weather, snow and required equipment before travel. This reference grants no automatic navigation clearance. Source read 2026-11-02.

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  1. Gail valley: Kötschach–Maria Gail

    trail running · 83.71 km · publisher difficulty L (Schwierigkeit 25/100)

    Check current path access, weather, snow and required equipment before travel. Original seasonal and open-status labels do not confirm current conditions. This is a mapped reference; automatic navigation remains held. Source read 2026-11-02.

    The publisher lists 83.691 km and 12 hours, with difficulty L, 25/100, fitness 25/100 and panorama 100/100. This is a very long point-to-point outing. Its easy and family labels do not make it a short family run. The original season is April–November. Source read 2026-11-02.

    The publisher gives 83.69 km, 123 m ascent and 326 m descent, at 489-700 m. This complete mapped reference measures 83.71 km, 358 m ascent and 569 m descent, with sampled heights 486-700 m. Allow for the measured climb; the original publisher difficulty remains unchanged. Source read 2026-11-02.

    Two mapped stream-bed crossings after Nötsch, at the Rupa and Brunnleitenbach streams, have no bridge. They can carry water; check present conditions. The Nötsch railway level crossing is mapped with lights and a bell but no barrier. The route also includes road crossings, road bridges, village streets and two road/rail underpasses near Emmersdorf; current traffic and crossing safety have not been assessed. Source read 2026-11-02.

    The supplied line starts beside the Gail bridge parking and finishes on the riverside path near Maria Gail, about 45 m before the B84 road bridge. No connecting leg, return trip, optional R3a detour, city-centre arrival or transport shortcut has been added. Arrange the long point-to-point return separately. Source read 2026-11-02.

    Check current river levels, path access, closures, weather and local signs before travel. Parking, refreshments and transport availability have not been confirmed. This mapped reference does not provide automatic navigation or accessibility clearance. Source read 2026-11-02.

    The linked original visitor description gives the detailed source route context. Check current local path conditions, required transport and facility opening before travel; this informational reference supplies no automatic navigation clearance. Source read 2026-11-02.

    Glacier assessment unknown. Automatic planning and navigation exports remain held.

Recommendation & sources

A recommendation for the whole outing is kept with that itinerary. Only separately reviewed, precisely matched path stretches receive map support. Repeated descriptions from one publisher family add no independent votes.