Hinterer Spiegelkogel

Avalanche danger scale

1 (LOW)

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

2 (MODERATE)

An avalanche trigger is likely with a heavy additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not expected. The snow cover is generally well consolidated except for some steep slopes. Careful route selection near the indicated steep slopes and exposures.

3 (CONSIDERABLE)

An avalanche trigger is already likely with little additional load mainly on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally, some medium, but also large avalanches can occur spontaneously. The snow cover on many steep slopes is only moderately to weakly consolidated. Experience in avalanche assessment is necessary. Avoid indicated steep slopes and exposures as much as possible.

4 (HIGH)

An avalanche trigger is already possible with little additional load mainly on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally, many medium and also large avalanches occur. On many steep slopes, the snow cover is only weakly consolidated. Route selection should be limited to moderately steep terrain and avalanche runout zones should be considered. A lot of experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.

5 (VERY HIGH)

Numerous large avalanches, also in moderately steep terrain, are expected spontaneously. At this warning level, safe operation in ski areas is no longer possible. The snow cover is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. Avoid tours is recommended.

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Ski touring rules

• Observe the applicable regulations for all activities in nature and for route selection (e.g., wildlife protection areas, hunting restricted areas, reforestation zones, information boards, etc.)
• Respect quiet zones for wildlife and avoid feeding areas as well as loud noise
• Cross forest areas in winter only on approved paths and routes if possible, animals react very panicked to undetectable noise.
• Recognize the habitats of wildlife and avoid animals if possible. Observe wildlife only from a distance. Keep dogs on a leash; it is absolutely irresponsible to let dogs run free in the forest during the winter emergency period.
• Proper timing: start early enough and return before nightfall. In spring, you should be back at the hut by midday (avalanche danger)
• Never drive through reforestation and young growth areas.

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

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

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

Rother Ski Touring Guide | Ötztal – Silvretta | Publisher: Tyrolia

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With its impressive northern face, the Hinterer Spiegelkogel offers a demanding and interesting spring ski route for experienced mountaineers. The ascent from Vent follows the same path as to Ramolkogel up to the Spiegelferner. However, the glacier basin of the Spiegelferner is now crossed in a southern direction, up to a hollow and the Spiegelkogel (3,214 m). Just left of the notch onto the firn-covered western ridge of the summit and over this ridge to the rocky ridge. Easily over the ridge to the summit.