Schwarzwandspitze

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. Spontaneous avalanches (so-called slides) are not expected. Generally safe conditions.

2 (MODERATE)
An avalanche release is likely with a large additional load mainly on the specified steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not expected. The snow cover is generally well consolidated, except for some steep slopes. Careful route choice on specified slopes and exposures.

3 (CONSIDERABLE)
An avalanche release is likely even with little additional load mainly on the specified steep slopes. Occasionally, some medium and rarely large avalanches are possible spontaneously. The snow cover on many steep slopes is only moderately to poorly consolidated. Experience in avalanche assessment necessary. Preferably avoid specified slopes and exposures.

4 (HIGH)
An avalanche release is possible even with little additional load mainly on the specified steep slopes. Many medium and occasionally large avalanches occur. On many steep slopes, the snow cover is only weakly consolidated. Route choice should be limited to moderately steep terrain and consider avalanche run-out zones. 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.

See also at lawine.tirol.gv.at

Tips and suggestions

Ski Touring Rules

• Observe all regulations during all activities in nature and when choosing routes (e.g., wildlife protection areas, hunting closure zones, reforestation areas, information boards, etc.)
• Respect quiet zones for wildlife and avoid feeding places as well as loud noise
• In winter, cross forest areas only on designated paths and routes, as animals react very panicked to unlocalized noise.
• Recognize wildlife habitats and 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 winter emergency period.
• Proper time planning: Start early enough and return before darkness falls. In spring, you should be back at the hut by noon (avalanche danger)
• Never ski through reforestation and young growth areas.

Ötztal Tourism accepts no liability for the listed tours and recommends taking a mountain guide. Glacier crossings are only allowed with a rope and in a group.

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

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

Directions

Vent is located in the west of Austria in the state of TYROL, 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 here:  https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

In front of the village and at the valley station of the chairlift (paid parking)

Coordinates