Eisenhut, Mountain summit in Stadl-Predlitz, Austria

Eisenhut is a mountain summit in the Gurktal Alps standing at around 2,440 meters high. It provides views across the surrounding alpine landscape and serves as an excellent vantage point for observing the central eastern alpine regions.

The mountain's name comes from historical iron ore mining that took place near Turrach. This mining activity shaped the economic life of the region and left its mark on the alpine landscape.

The mountain's name comes from the iron ore mining once carried out around Turrach, recalled today by a mining museum in the village. The Eisenhut also appears in the second stanza of the Carinthian national song, where it marks the snow-covered northern edge of the region.

The summit can be reached via multiple trails starting from Turracher Höhe Pass, all clearly marked for hikers. Routes vary in difficulty, so choose one that matches your fitness level and available time.

The Eisenhut is the highest peak of the Nockberge at 2,441 m, one metre higher than the Rosennock. Its main summit lies in Styria, near the Carinthian border, not at a three-state tripoint. The Kärntner Heimatlied names it in its second stanza, where it marks the northern edge of Carinthia against the Karawanken.