Monte Cavallino

Monte Cavallino is a mountain summit in the Carnic Alps positioned at the border between Austria and Italy. The massif contains two distinct peaks, with the main summit rising to approximately 2689 meters and a secondary peak just slightly lower.

The first recorded ascent took place on July 21, 1898, when climbers Anton Victorin and Peter Tassenbacher reached the summit via the southeast ridge. This early climb marked the beginning of the mountain's documented climbing history.

The mountain carries different names on each side of the border, called Monte Cavallino in Italian-speaking areas and Große Kinigat in German-speaking regions. This reflects how the border shapes the way locals think about and refer to the peak.

The main route to the summit starts from Obstanser-See-Hütte and takes roughly two and a half hours of hiking to reach the top. Allow extra time for the descent and be prepared for changing conditions depending on the season and weather.

The northeast face drops as a 500-meter vertical wall with climbing routes graded up to UIAA VI+ difficulty. This steep face stands in sharp contrast to the more moderate normal route that many hikers can navigate.