Liebenerspitze main summit

Track types

Rest stops

Safety information

Avalanche Danger Scale

1 (LOW)

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

2 (MODERATE)

An avalanche release is likely with a large additional load especially on the specified steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not to be expected. The snowpack is generally well consolidated, except on some steep slopes. Careful route selection on the specified steep slopes and slope exposures.

3 (CONSIDERABLE)

An avalanche release is likely already with a small additional load, especially on the specified steep slopes. Occasionally spontaneous medium avalanches and occasionally large avalanches are possible. The snowpack is only moderately to poorly consolidated on many steep slopes. Experience in avalanche assessment is necessary. Avoid specified steep slopes and slope exposures as much as possible.

4 (HIGH)

An avalanche release is possible even with a small additional load, especially on the specified steep slopes. Numerous medium avalanches and multiple large avalanches may occur. The snowpack is poorly consolidated on many steep slopes. Route choice should be limited to moderately steep terrain and avalanche runout areas should be observed. 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 operations in ski areas are no longer possible. The snowpack is generally poorly consolidated and unstable. Avoid tours.

Also see lawine.tirol.gv.at

Tips and suggestions

Ski Touring Rules

• Observe all regulations during activities in nature and when selecting tours (e.g., wildlife protection areas, hunting restriction zones, reforestation areas, information boards, etc.)
• Respect wildlife quiet zones and avoid feeding places as well as loud noise
• Traverse forest areas in winter only on designated paths and routes, as animals react very panicked to unlocalized noise.
• Recognize wildlife habitats and avoid animals whenever possible. Observe wild animals only from a distance. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times; it is absolutely irresponsible to let dogs run freely in the forest during the winter emergency period.
• Plan your time properly: start early enough and return before darkness falls. In spring, you should be back at the hut by noon (avalanche danger)
• Never drive through reforestation and young growth areas.

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

Before starting a tour, inform someone in the valley about the destination and expected return time. 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 the west of Austria in the federal state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, plan the optimal route from your home location with the route planner online here: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking options are available in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl:

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

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