Langtalereckhütte - Obergurgl

Track types

Rest stops

Safety information

Avalanche Danger Scale

1 (LOW)

An avalanche release is only possible with heavy additional loading on very few, extreme steep slopes. Spontaneous avalanches (so-called slides) are not expected. Generally safe conditions.

2 (MODERATE)

An avalanche release is likely with heavy additional loading, especially on the indicated steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not expected. The snowpack is generally well consolidated except on some steep slopes. Careful route choice on the indicated steep slopes and aspects.

3 (CONSIDERABLE)

An avalanche release is likely already with small additional loading, especially on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally some medium and rarely larger spontaneous avalanches are possible. The snowpack is moderately to poorly consolidated on many steep slopes. Experience in avalanche assessment is necessary. Avoid the indicated steep slopes and aspects wherever possible.

4 (HIGH)

An avalanche release is possible already with small additional loading especially on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally, many medium and multiple large avalanches occur. On many steep slopes, the snowpack is poorly consolidated. Route choice should be limited to moderately steep terrain and consideration of avalanche run-out zones. Extensive experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.

5 (VERY HIGH)

Numerous large spontaneous avalanches are expected, also in moderately steep terrain. At this warning level, no safe operation is possible in ski areas. The snowpack is generally poorly consolidated and unstable. Avoid tours.

See also at lawine.tirol.gv.at

Tips and suggestions

Ski Touring Rules

• Observe all applicable regulations during all activities in nature and when choosing routes (e.g., wildlife protection areas, hunting closed areas, reforestation areas, information boards, etc.)
• Respect quiet zones for wildlife and avoid feeding places as well as loud noise
• Cross forest areas in winter only on designated paths and routes wherever possible, animals react very panicky to unlocatable noise.
• Recognize the habitats of wildlife, avoid the animals where possible. Observe wildlife only from a distance. Dogs carried along must be kept strictly 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 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 tours and recommends carrying a mountain guide. Glacier crossings are only possible with a rope and in a group.

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

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

Directions

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is located in western Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your car journey, 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 (before the church, turn right downhill, behind the multi-purpose building where the information office is located) parking meter with coin slot
• Parking lot at town entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, free of charge – no overnight parking
• Parking lot valley station Hochgurglbahn, free of charge – no overnight parking
• Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free of charge
• Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)

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