Vorderer Seelenkogel - Obergurgl

Track types

Rest stops

Safety information

Avalanche Danger Scale

1 (LOW)
An avalanche release is only possible with heavy 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 under heavy additional load especially on the specified steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not to be expected. The snow cover is generally well consolidated, except on some steep slopes. Careful route choice at the specified steep slopes and slope exposures.

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

4 (HIGH)
An avalanche release is possible even with little additional load, especially on the specified steep slopes. Occasionally many medium, sometimes also large avalanches occur. On many steep slopes, the snow cover is only weakly consolidated. When choosing routes, limit yourself to moderately steep terrain and pay attention to avalanche run-out zones. Extensive experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.

5 (VERY HIGH)
Numerous large avalanches are expected spontaneously, even in moderately steep terrain. At this warning level, safe operation in ski areas is no longer possible. The snow cover is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. Avoid tours is recommended.

See also at lawine.tirol.gv.at

Tips and suggestions

Ski Touring Rules

• Observe all applicable regulations during all activities in nature and when choosing your routes (e.g., wildlife protection areas, hunting closure zones, reforestation areas, information boards, etc.)
• Respect quiet zones for wildlife and avoid feeding areas as well as loud noises
• Cross forested areas in winter preferably only on approved paths and routes, animals react very panicked to unlocatable noise.
• Recognize the habitats of wild animals, avoid them whenever 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 freely in the forest during the winter emergency period.
• Plan your time correctly: start early enough and return before nightfall. In spring, you should be back at the hut by midday (avalanche danger)
• Never ski through reforestation and young growth areas.

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

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

More information about ski touring in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/skitouren

Directions

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is located in the west of Austria in the federal state of TIROL, 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 online right away using the route planner: 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 multi-purpose building which also houses the information office) parking meter with coin slot
• Parking lot village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station, 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 lot)

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