Rudnig Alm

Stop - I think I saw something move up there on the rock! Slow down your steps, lift the binoculars up to your eyes - and there it is. Not far from the trail leading up to Rudnig Alm pasture, a marmot has come out of its hiding place to sunbathe on the rocks. A wonderful sight for mountaineers! The chances of spotting a marmot are highest during the early hours or late morning, when the trails of the Carnic Alps are not yet busy. Head along the gravel path up to Rudnig Alm at dawn, where you can watch the beautiful colours of the sunrise while enjoying a proper mountain breakfast with home-made delicacies aplenty - Gailtaler Almkäse, fresh butter, "Schotten" cheese, curds and soft cheeses from the mountain dairy. Rudnig Alm pasture is located just below the Roßkofel and Troghöhe mountains. From the hut, climbers can get up the Roßkofel in approximately three and a half hours. The Rudnigsattel is a 45-minute hike away. The pasture makes an ideal starting point for hiking and climbing tours, and there is also the option of staying overnight. If you prefer to take it easy, explore the spacious pasture surrounding the hut and enjoy the fantastic panoramic views of Nassfeld Pass and Madritschen mountain and the nearby reservoir. And who knows, you might even spot another marmot on the way back!