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The Best Backcountry Ski Trails in Tirol (Austria)

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  • Powder forest of Leitnerberg

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    near Obernberg am Brenner, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    Par Lindholm
    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...

  • Tonigenkogel (3,011m)

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    near Gries, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    Pol Puig Collderram
    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...

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  • Franz Senn Hutte

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    near Oberberg, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    Nic Beartooth
    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

  • Östliche Seespitze

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    near Oberisshütte, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    Nic Beartooth
    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

  • Otztal Tour Day 1

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    near Vent, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    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)
    Author
    Nic Beartooth
    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.

  • Ridge to Hoher Riffler

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    near Pettneu, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    2871Rob
    Distance
    11.46mi
    Elevation +
    5020f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofRidge to Hoher Riffler Photo ofRidge to Hoher Riffler Photo ofRidge to Hoher Riffler

    January ski tour from Pettneu on Telemark with Leo and Alfred. Early season and snow base limited: Good dump the weekend before but no base to speak of on lower altitude. If you use this trail, make sure to get out of t...

  • Otztal Tour Day 6

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    near Rofen, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    9.67mi
    Elevation +
    3530f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofOtztal Tour Day 6 Photo ofOtztal Tour Day 6 Photo ofOtztal Tour Day 6

    2018-03-26 Vernagt hut to Vent, via the Wildspitze (2nd highest peak in Austria). The summit can be approached from the left or the right, both done on foot. Maybe this should be graded moderate, hard to tell. We did it...

  • Otztal Tour Day 4

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    near Rofen, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    12.66mi
    Elevation +
    4816f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofOtztal Tour Day 4 Photo ofOtztal Tour Day 4 Photo ofOtztal Tour Day 4

    2018-03-24 We did this as a day tour from the Hochjoch-hospiz. Given the distance, it was a good plan. Long easy skin, the final ridge done on foot, easy but needs some confidence as a climber/scrambler. Great views! Be...

  • Vorderer Wilder Turm

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    near Oberisshütte, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    Nic Beartooth
    Distance
    8.82mi
    Elevation +
    3406f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofVorderer Wilder Turm Photo ofVorderer Wilder Turm Photo ofVorderer Wilder Turm

    Beware: The track doesn't reach the summit and on the way down you should stay more to the right or go back down the couloir.

  • Otztal Tour Day 5

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    near Rofen, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    5.81mi
    Elevation +
    3527f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofOtztal Tour Day 5 Photo ofOtztal Tour Day 5 Photo ofOtztal Tour Day 5

    2018-03-25 Hochjoch-hospiz to Vernagt hut, via the Fluchtkogel. Mostly easy, you may need to walk across a rock rib early on, if there is not enough snow. The glacier up to the peak is very long, especially if it's hot. ...

  • SILVRETTA SKI TOUR 2016

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    near Paznaun, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    le petit roc
    with eum
    Distance
    59.35mi
    Elevation +
    18064f
    TrailRank
    25

    The tour starts at the Ishgl Ski pists. We paid the ticket and crossed the pists until we reached the Piz Val de Gronda lift. There it startes the real ski touring (To me, the best option is starting at Ishgl and climg u...

  • Otztal Tour Day 2

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    near Rofen, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    5.84mi
    Elevation +
    3635f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofOtztal Tour Day 2 Photo ofOtztal Tour Day 2 Photo ofOtztal Tour Day 2

    2018-03-22 Martin Busch hut to Similaun hut, then on to tag Similaun peak. Easy hut to hut, peak fairly easy, finished on foot, boots crampons advisable. Lovely hut but private so more expensive.

  • 20120421 Axamere Koegele

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    near Axamer Lizum, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    moretzzz
    Distance
    6.41mi
    Elevation +
    4544f
    TrailRank
    22

    nice late season powder... snow conditions have to be evaluated carefully before to enter in any of the couloirs in the area.

  • Schrankarkopf

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    near Gries, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    Nic Beartooth
    Distance
    8.47mi
    Elevation +
    3950f
    TrailRank
    20

    This is the winter peak of the Schrankarkogel which is reached wearing skies. My track in the last part of the ascent doesn't follow the most logical route.

  • 2013 03 28 narrow couloir Lizum

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    near Axamer Lizum, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    moretzzz
    Distance
    3.63mi
    Elevation +
    1923f
    TrailRank
    19

    Solo. did not enter the couloir as frozen hard snow was in. Skied instead in pure POW back to the parking lot

  • Otztal Travesia

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    near Obergurgl, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    j.beraskola
    Distance
    60.74mi
    Elevation +
    21690f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofOtztal Travesia Photo ofOtztal Travesia Photo ofOtztal Travesia

    Dia 1. Obergurgl-Eiskogele (3.228 m)-Langtareleck Hutte. Desde Vent tomamos el skibus en para ira Obergurgl. Remontamos las pistas de esqui en dirección a Schömies hutte, poco antes de llegar cruzamos el valle y nos dir...

  • GRAN TRAVESIA ALPES. ETAPA 11

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    near Seblas, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    LUISFERNAN53
    Distance
    33.60mi
    Elevation +
    9977f
    TrailRank
    12

    LA GRAN TRAVESIA DE LOS ALPES, DE VIENA A NIZA. DER LANGE WEG. THE LONG WAY The world´s longest ski tour, cross the main chain and the mightiest peaks of the European Alps, from Reichenau an der Rax - Knappenhof, A...

  • From Schartenkogel to Glungezer.

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    near Rinn, Tyrol (Austria)
    Author
    inaki Ezpeleta
    Distance
    0.82mi
    Elevation +
    1184f
    TrailRank
    12
    Photo ofFrom Schartenkogel to Glungezer.

    Check snow conditions and avalanche risk. Lack of snow may rise difficulty in some technical areas. Moderate and fun. Easy access from summit to Glungezerhütte

  • Silvretta Integral

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    near Paznaun, Tirol (Republic of Austria)
    Author
    Libre y salvaje (Màbel)
    Distance
    49.62mi
    Elevation +
    17323f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofSilvretta Integral Photo ofSilvretta Integral Photo ofSilvretta Integral

    La ruta con esquís de montaña Silvretta es una de las clásicas rutas de los Alpes, y que transcurre entre Austria y Suiza. Es de un nivel medio para esquiadores de buen nivel de esquí y buena forma física. La ruta Integ...

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