Carnic Alps

(Local Name: Karnische Alpen) The long straggling chain of the Carnic Alps which, halfway along the range, begins to increase in height and wildness from west to east, extends to the south of the Gail valley, its crest forming the frontier with Italy. Like the Gailtal Alps (Lienz Dolomites), it forms part of the Southern Alps. Although this region of varied mountain scenery has good roads and is well provided with mountain huts, it is still not overcrowded by holiday visitors. The least frequented part of the range is its western end - the area around the little Füllhornsee (Sillian), the Obstanser See (Kartitsch) and St Lorenzen in the Lesach valley.