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The landscape changes as the Karnischer Höhenweg journeys from west to east. Until Nassfeld, it is alpine in character and features massive limestone peaks and long ridges of granite and gneiss. After Nassfeld, and dropping down a little, forests dominate and here the highlights are the little hamlets, occupied only in the summer, dedicated to the production of cheese.

The highest point on the route is Pfannspitze (2678m), a granite mountain climbed on the second day. There are, however, a series of optional climbs, some of which, if the weather is good, will be irresistible to those with time. These include some of the highest mountains of the Carnic Alps, the massive limestone lumps of Monte Coglians (2789m), Monte Peralba (2694m), Große Kinigat (2689m) and Trogkofel (2279m).

The limestone stretches of the Höhenweg are the most dramatic, characterised by towering cliffs, steep banks of tumbling scree, and dry valleys. Although less dramatic, the gneiss landscapes provide the best walking. Here, the ridges are more sustained, and the hillsides, particularly those facing south, are grassier.