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Photo of Lech - Madlochspitze pass Photo of Ski touring Nassfeld - Gartnerkofel (2195 m) Photo of Ski touring Schneeberg: Breite Ries, Rote Schütt Flanke, Hoyosgraben
  • Lech - Madlochspitze pass

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    near Lech, Vorarlberg (Austria)
    Distance
    6.93mi
    Elevation +
    3287f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofLech - Madlochspitze pass Photo ofLech - Madlochspitze pass Photo ofLech - Madlochspitze pass

    A safe Backcountry ski route specially for days that other options are risky due to avalanche risk or fog. It follows the ski route 170/173 from Lech and offers options to slightly go off-piste and avoid alpine skiers. Y...

  • Ski touring Nassfeld - Gartnerkofel (2195 m)

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    near Sonnenalpe Nassfeld, Carinthia (Austria)
    Distance
    4.93mi
    Elevation +
    2100f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofSki touring Nassfeld - Gartnerkofel (2195 m) Photo ofSki touring Nassfeld - Gartnerkofel (2195 m) Photo ofSki touring Nassfeld - Gartnerkofel (2195 m)

    Nice short tour via the side roads of Nassfeld ski resort. By the top station of the highest lift go beyond the "avalanche danger" sign to the steep valley, then turn left on the wide slope leading to the summit. Follow ...

  • Baumbachspitze (3,105m)

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    near Böckstein, Salzburg (Austria)
    Distance
    8.83mi
    Elevation +
    5020f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofBaumbachspitze (3,105m) Photo ofBaumbachspitze (3,105m) Photo ofBaumbachspitze (3,105m)

    Route: 14.23 km Elevation Gain/Loss: 1,661m Orientation: North - East Difficulty: S2 - S3 (three sections S4) Time: 5h 45min Required Equipment: Ski Crampons can be useful in some uphill sections. DESCRIPTION ...

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  • Powder forest of Leitnerberg

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    near Obernberg am Brenner, Tyrol (Austria)
    Distance
    4.49mi
    Elevation +
    3268f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofPowder forest of Leitnerberg Photo ofPowder forest of Leitnerberg Photo ofPowder forest of Leitnerberg

    Great option for snowy days where it's not possible to go into the alpine. Beautiful larch forest with a lot of space for big turns. Park in or just before the village of Obernberg am Brenner. If there are skin tracks...

  • Ski touring Hohe Veitsch (1982 m)

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    near Hinterhof, Styria (Austria)
    Distance
    6.05mi
    Elevation +
    3579f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSki touring Hohe Veitsch (1982 m) Photo ofSki touring Hohe Veitsch (1982 m) Photo ofSki touring Hohe Veitsch (1982 m)

    Not the best weather and poor snow conditions. We planned to descent via one of the steep couloirs, but were not allowed to by low visibility at the summit plateau. Instead we skied down the ascent route nad then made on...

  • Tonigenkogel (3,011m)

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    near Gries, Tyrol (Austria)
    Distance
    8.48mi
    Elevation +
    3832f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofTonigenkogel (3,011m) Photo ofTonigenkogel (3,011m) Photo ofTonigenkogel (3,011m)

    Tonigenkogel (3011m) is a beautiful summit located in the Tirol. The Tour starts after the small town of Gries where you can park your car. From there, you just have to follow the gravel road covered in snow until you...

  • Ski Touring Stuhleck North

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    near Spital am Semmering, Styria (Austria)
    Distance
    8.64mi
    Elevation +
    3205f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSki Touring Stuhleck North Photo ofSki Touring Stuhleck North Photo ofSki Touring Stuhleck North

    Moderate training with Vasil on New Year's Day of 2015. Kaltenbachgraben forest road and Obere Bergstrasse on the way up to Alois Günther Haus, groomed piste on the way down (due to poor snow conditions).

  • Franz Senn Hutte

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    near Oberberg, Tyrol (Austria)
    Distance
    4.21mi
    Elevation +
    2277f
    TrailRank
    32| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofFranz Senn Hutte Photo ofFranz Senn Hutte Photo ofFranz Senn Hutte

    From Seduck. Very comfortable hut with good food and great ski tours. There is one passage going up the hut which can be dangerous if loaded with snow. Best to call the hut for information beforehand. They also organise ...

    Approach to FZH. No snow in April 8th 2017
    2871Rob
  • Ski touring Stuhleck South

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    near Rettenegg, Styria (Austria)
    Distance
    7.94mi
    Elevation +
    3186f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSki touring Stuhleck South Photo ofSki touring Stuhleck South Photo ofSki touring Stuhleck South

    Nice medium-lenght tour. In case of fresh snowfall and on fat skis with rocker you'll get plenty of enjoyment on wide meadows in the first half. But this is the south side and the snow quality deteriorates rapidly. Bewar...

  • Zwölferhorn Loop

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    near Laim, Salzburg (Austria)
    Distance
    5.92mi
    Elevation +
    2388f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofZwölferhorn Loop Photo ofZwölferhorn Loop Photo ofZwölferhorn Loop

    Sankt Gilgen is a small and bucolic town located northeast of Lake Wolfgangsee. Additionally, it is a town known for its Christmas market, and several relatives of Mozart lived there at different times. Behind this town ...

  • Regenspitz

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    near Hintersee, Salzburg (Austria)
    Distance
    6.48mi
    Elevation +
    2999f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRegenspitz Photo ofRegenspitz Photo ofRegenspitz

    Route: 10 km Elevation gain/loss: 1000m Difficulty: MBE – S4 Duration: 5h Required equipment - suitable for current conditions DESCRIPTION In the past few days in the Mondsee area, temperatures have risen (maxi...

  • Stuhleck

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    near Spital am Semmering, Styria (Austria)
    Distance
    6.95mi
    Elevation +
    3232f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofStuhleck Photo ofStuhleck Photo ofStuhleck

    Stuhleck is a very popular ski resort for alpine skiing as well as ski touring. It is very near from Vienna, in the region called Semmering. Do not expert to find a quiet enviroment during the winter weekends. This...

  • Östliche Seespitze

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    near Oberisshütte, Tyrol (Austria)
    Distance
    8.94mi
    Elevation +
    4022f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofÖstliche Seespitze Photo ofÖstliche Seespitze Photo ofÖstliche Seespitze

    Steep, for perfect snow conditions but spectacular. First 2 pictures show the route from the opposite side of the valley and from the vicinity of the Mittlere Kraulspitz

  • Spielberg and Wiesernhörndl

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    near Gaißau, Salzburg (Austria)
    Distance
    5.25mi
    Elevation +
    2687f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSpielberg and Wiesernhörndl Photo ofSpielberg and Wiesernhörndl Photo ofSpielberg and Wiesernhörndl

    The route is very easy and worth it to do it when the conditions are not safe out there. The ski area is closed right now, so you can go there at any time. The route until the summit it is easy and there is no dangers. ...

  • Ski touring Niedere Tauern - Bösenstein

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    near Bergbau, Styria (Austria)
    Distance
    5.49mi
    Elevation +
    2963f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSki touring Niedere Tauern - Bösenstein Photo ofSki touring Niedere Tauern - Bösenstein Photo ofSki touring Niedere Tauern - Bösenstein

    Perfect spring ski touring destination - skinning right from the car park at almost 1700 m. Try to get there as aearly as possible on hot days. There is some steeper (35-40) couloir skiing on my track, but easier alterna...

  • Otztal Tour Day 1

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    near Vent, Tyrol (Austria)
    Distance
    5.08mi
    Elevation +
    2126f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofOtztal Tour Day 1 Photo ofOtztal Tour Day 1

    2018-03-21 Vent to Martin Busch hut. Start from the ski piste. Easy skin although tiring cambered skin track on the side of a valley for the last section. (It's worth knowing that the huts only take cash - no credit car...

  • Mittlere Kräulspitz

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    near Oberisshütte, Tyrol (Austria)
    Distance
    11.07mi
    Elevation +
    3199f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofMittlere Kräulspitz Photo ofMittlere Kräulspitz Photo ofMittlere Kräulspitz

    This route starts from the Franz Senn Hutte goes up to the proximities of the Mittlere Kräulspitz and all the way back down to the parking lot, where 3 sunny and hot spring days had melted most of the snow.

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