Eiskögele from Rotmoostal

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Rest stops

Safety information

Avalanche Danger Scale

1 (LOW)

An avalanche release is only possible 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 snowpack is generally well consolidated except on some steep slopes. Careful route selection on the indicated steep slopes and slope exposures.

3 (CONSIDERABLE)

An avalanche release is already likely under light additional load mainly on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally some medium, but also large avalanches are possible spontaneously. The snowpack on many steep slopes is only moderately to weakly consolidated. Experience in avalanche assessment is necessary. Avoid indicated steep slopes and slope exposures as much as possible.

4 (HIGH)

An avalanche release is already possible under light additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally many medium and multiple large avalanches occur. On many steep slopes, the snowpack is only weakly consolidated. Limit route choice to moderately steep terrain and observe avalanche runout zones. Extensive experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.

5 (VERY HIGH)

Numerous large avalanches are expected spontaneously, even in moderately steep terrain. Safe operation in ski areas is no longer possible at this warning level. The snowpack is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. Avoid tours.

Local Avalanche Situation for Eiskögele / Obergurgl

Tips and suggestions

Ascent aid: yes
Max. slope inclination: over 40°
Glacier: yes
Tour type: High alpine glacier tour
Ski technique: medium
Climbing technique: grade II
Map material: AV map Ötztal Alps - Gurgl 1:25,000
Best season: Dec-May

Ski Touring Rules

• Observe the applicable regulations for all activities in nature and when choosing tours (e.g. wildlife protection areas, hunting exclusion zones, reforestation areas, information signs, etc.)
• Respect quiet zones for wildlife and avoid feeding areas and loud noise
• In winter, cross forest areas only on cleared paths and routes, animals react very panic to unlocalized noise.
• Recognize the habitats of wildlife, avoid the animals if possible. Observe wildlife only from a distance. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times; it is absolutely irresponsible to let dogs run free in the forest during the winter emergency period.
• Plan your time correctly: start early enough and return before dark. In spring, one should be back at the hut by noon (avalanche danger).
• Never drive through reforested and young growth areas. 

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

Before starting a tour, you should inform someone in the valley of your destination and expected return time. Carrying an avalanche transceiver is strongly recommended.

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

Directions

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

Parking

The following parking options are available in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl:

• Parking lot village center Obergurgl (down to the right before the church, behind the multipurpose building where the information office is located) parking meter with coin slot
• Parking lot at the entrance to town – valley station Festkoglbahn, free of charge – no night parking

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