Seewerspitze

Track types

Rest stops

Safety information

Avalanche danger scale

1 (LOW)
An avalanche release is possible only under heavy additional load on very few, extreme steep slopes. No spontaneous avalanches (so-called slides) are expected. Generally safe conditions.

2 (MODERATE)
An avalanche release is likely under heavy additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not expected. The snow cover is generally well consolidated except on some steep slopes. Cautious route choice at the indicated steep slopes and slope exposures.

3 (CONSIDERABLE)
An avalanche release is already likely under slight additional load mainly on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally some medium, occasionally also large spontaneous avalanches are possible. The snow cover at many steep slopes is only moderately to poorly consolidated. Experience in avalanche assessment is necessary. Avoid the indicated steep slopes and slope exposures as much as possible.

4 (HIGH)
An avalanche release is already possible under slight additional load mainly on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally many medium, sometimes large avalanches occur. On many steep slopes, the snow cover is only weakly consolidated. Limit route choice to moderately steep terrain and observe avalanche run-out zones. Extensive experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.

5 (VERY HIGH)
Numerous large spontaneous avalanches, also in moderately steep terrain, are expected. Under this warning level, safe operations in skiing areas are no longer possible. The snow cover is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. Avoid touring is recommended.

See also at lawine.tirol.gv.at

Tips and suggestions

Ski touring rules

• Observe all regulations (e.g., wildlife protection areas, hunting closed areas, reforestation sites, info boards, etc.) during all activities in nature and tour selection.
• Respect quiet zones for wildlife and avoid feeding places as well as loud noises.
• Cross forest areas in winter preferably only on cleared paths and routes; animals react very panicked to unlocalized noise.
• Recognize wildlife habitats and avoid animals whenever possible. Observe wildlife only from a distance. Always keep dogs on a leash; it is absolutely irresponsible to let dogs run free in the forest during the winter emergency period.
• Proper time planning: start early enough and return before dusk. In spring, you should be back at the hut by noon (avalanche danger).
• Never ski through reforestation or young growth areas.

Ötztal Tourism assumes no liability for the listed tours and recommends taking a mountain guide. Glacier crossings are only possible with rope and in a group.

Before starting a tour, inform the valley of your destination and estimated return time. Carrying an avalanche transceiver is strongly recommended.

More info on ski touring in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/skitouren

Directions

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl lies in western Austria in the federal state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your trip by car, plan the optimal travel route from your home location with the route planner online:  https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking options are available in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl:

• Obergurgl village center parking lot (right down in front of the church, behind the multipurpose building where the information office is also located) parking meter with coin slot
• Parking lot at the village entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, free of charge – no overnight parking
• Parking lot at the valley station Hochgurglbahn, free of charge – no overnight parking
• Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free of charge
• Parking lot Hochgurgl, free of charge (very small parking lot)

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