Vellacher Kotschna, Nature reserve in Eisenkappel-Vellach, Austria.
Vellacher Kotschna spans 582 hectares within the Southern Alps of Carinthia, featuring limestone mountains reaching heights of 2203 meters at Mrzla gora peak.
The establishment of this protected area in 1959 followed the discovery of significant vermilion deposits near Jenk-Alm, marking its transformation from a mining site.
The nature reserve connects Austrian and Slovenian territories through mountain passes, fostering cross-border environmental cooperation between local communities.
Multiple marked hiking trails traverse the reserve, allowing visitors to explore diverse ecosystems from spruce forests to alpine meadows throughout different seasons.
The reserve provides the only Alpine habitat for the small turret snail and hosts the Euscorpius gamma scorpion among its rare fauna species.
Location: Eisenkappel-Vellach
GPS coordinates: 46.38833,14.56861
Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:59
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