We leave Thal heading south, cross the Drau river at the sawmill and follow a path towards Schwarzboden just behind the sawmill. Continuing along a forest path in an easterly direction, we soon take the turnoff towards Kofelpass (No. 212, 213). After about an hour's climb through sparse pine forest, we reach our first rest stop at the Dapra Cross. We then continue along the Leisacher Almbach gorge into the valley until we reach the turn-off up to the Kofel Pass. The last part of the climb leads over scree and secured paths, then we reach the scenic plateau of the Leisacher Alm. The highest point, the Kofel Pass at 1,880 m, offers an ideal vantage point and place to rest before we descend along a long, wide forest path towards Lotteralm, cross the Eggenbach stream and hike along trail no. 27, 212 towards Guggenberg. Through a particularly unspoilt mountain farming landscape, into which the Annakapelle chapel, built a few years ago, blends harmoniously, we reach our destination: the basilica in Maria Luggau.
Please note that there are no places to stop for refreshments along this route. Please take this into account when planning your trip!
