Hinterer Daunkopf

Track types

Rest stops

Safety information

Safety notice

Please pay attention to the current snow and avalanche report for the coming days: https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest

Avalanche danger scale

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

2 (MODERATE) Avalanche release is likely with major 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. Careful route choice on the indicated steep slopes and exposures.

3 (CONSIDERABLE) Avalanche release is already likely with a small additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally some medium, sporadically also large avalanches are possible spontaneously. The snow cover is only moderately to weakly consolidated on many steep slopes. Experience in avalanche assessment is necessary. Avoid indicated steep slopes and exposures as much as possible.

4 (HIGH) Avalanche release is possible already with a small additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally many medium and multiple large avalanches occur. On many steep slopes the snow cover is only weakly consolidated. Route choice limited to moderately steep terrain with attention to avalanche run-out zones. Extensive experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.

5 (VERY HIGH) Spontaneous numerous large avalanches are expected, also in moderately steep terrain. At this warning level, safe operation in ski areas is no longer possible. The snow cover is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. Avoid tours.

See also lawine.tirol.gv.at

Tips and suggestions

Ski touring rules

• Observe the applicable regulations during all activities in nature and when selecting routes (e.g. wildlife protection areas, hunting restricted areas, reforestation areas, information boards, etc.)
• Respect quiet zones for wildlife and avoid feeding stations as well as loud noise
• In winter, cross forest areas only on approved paths and routes, animals react very panically to unlocalized noise.
• Recognize the habitats of wild animals, avoid 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 critical winter period.
• Proper time planning: Start early enough and return before dark. In spring, one should be back at the hut by noon (avalanche danger)
• Never ski through reforestation and 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 setting out on a tour, you should inform someone in the valley about 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

Längenfeld is located in the west of Austria in the federal state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your travel by car, plan the optimal route from your home town with the route planner online right away:

https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking options are available in Gries:

Gries at the end of the village – paid parking

Coordinates