Liebenerspitze West Summit

Track types

Rest stops

Safety information

Avalanche Danger Scale

1 (LOW)

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

2 (MODERATE)

An avalanche release is likely at heavy additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not to be expected. The snowpack is generally well consolidated, except at some steep slopes. Cautious route selection at the indicated steep slopes and slope aspects.

3 (CONSIDERABLE)

An avalanche release is already likely at low additional load predominantly on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally, some medium-sized and sporadically large avalanches are possible spontaneously. The snowpack is only moderately to weakly consolidated on many steep slopes. Experience in avalanche assessment is necessary. Avoid indicated steep slopes and slope aspects if possible.

4 (HIGH)

An avalanche release is possible already at low additional load mainly on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally, many medium and multiple large avalanches occur. The snowpack is weakly consolidated on many steep slopes. When choosing routes, limit to moderately steep terrain and observe 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 to be expected spontaneously. At this warning level, no safe operation is possible in ski areas. The snowpack is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. Avoid tours is recommended.

See also lawine.tirol.gv.at

Tips and suggestions

Ski Touring Rules

• Observe applicable regulations during all nature activities and route selection (e.g. wildlife protection areas, hunting restricted areas, reforestation areas, information boards, etc.)
• Respect quiet zones for wildlife and avoid feeding spots as well as loud noise
• In winter, cross forest areas only on designated paths and routes as animals react very panicky to unlocalized noises.
• Recognize wildlife habitats and avoid animals as much as possible. Observe wildlife only from a distance. Dogs must always be kept on a leash; it is absolutely irresponsible to let dogs run freely in the forest during the winter emergency period.
• Proper time planning: start early enough and return before darkness. In spring, one should be back at the hut by noon (avalanche danger)
• Never drive through reforestation or young growth areas.

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

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

More information about ski tours in 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 arrival by car, plan the optimal route from your home location with the route planner online right away:  https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking options are available in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl:

• Dorfzentrum Obergurgl parking lot (down right in front of the church, behind the multi-purpose building which also houses the information office) parking meter with coin insertion
• Parking lot at the village entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, free of charge – no overnight parking
• Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free of charge – no overnight parking
• Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free of charge
• Parking lot Hochgurgl, free of charge (very small parking area)

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