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Ski touring and snowshoeing on the Ötscher

Discover the "majesty Ötscher" on your tour

Step by step up to the Ötscher. While skiing in the ski resort Lackenhof am Ötscher you can leave everyday life behind and enjoy the perfect tranquility. Immerse yourself in the snow paradise and let the white splendor envelop you.

Safety First

The most important factor for a safe day in the mountains is the weather. Therefore, always check the avalanche report.

Ski touring and snowshoeing on the Ötscher:

Ski touring and snowshoeing is permitted on all open slopes on the Ötscher.
To ensure this remains possible, the following rules must be followed.

10 Rules for Ski Touring on Slopes

  1. Observe warning signs and local regulations.
  2. Respect piste closures or partial closures.
    During piste maintenance, especially with winch-equipped grooming machines or avalanche blasting, life-threatening situations can occur. For safety reasons, pistes may be closed for the duration of these operations.
  3. Ascend only at the edge of the piste and in single file.
  4. Cross pistes only at clearly visible spots and with enough distance between each person.
  5. Use freshly groomed pistes only at the edges.
    Tracks that freeze overnight can significantly impair piste quality.
  6. Respect the piste closure times.
  7. Make yourself visible.
    In darkness or poor visibility, use a headlamp, reflective clothing, etc.
  8. Use only designated ascent routes/pistes intended for ski touring.
  9. Do not bring dogs onto the pistes.
  10. Use designated parking areas and pay any applicable parking fees.

Prices for Ski Touring Tickets at Ötscher

A ski touring ticket is mandatory for ski touring adn snowshoeing on the Ötscher! Holders of a valid ski pass can use the ski touring offer free of charge. You can easily purchase your ski touring day ticket or your ski touring season pass in our online shop or at the cash desk.

Information on slope closures

From 5:00 PM to 8:30 AM, the slopes are generally closed – this also applies to ski tourers!

Exception: Every Tuesday (when snow conditions permit), only the designated evening ski touring routes are open from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Parking for ski tourers

Holders of a valid ski touring ticket can use the parking spaces free of charge.

Ski Touring Evening on the Ötscher

When snow conditions are suitable, a ski touring evening takes place every Tuesday during the winter season on the Großer Ötscher. On these days, ski tourers can explore the designated routes on the Großer Ötscher between 4:30 pm and 9:00 pm.

A ski touring ticket is required and can be purchased directly online or on-site at the ticket machine next to the bar in Weitental.

Ski Touring Route:

Ascent is permitted on the edge of the Gr. Ötscher piste, Riffelabfahrt or on the ski touring route, provided the status of the ski touring route is "open".

The ski touring route on the Großer Ötscher begins at parking lot no. 5 (Distelpiste). From there, the path leads along the edge of the piste to the ski trail that connects to the black run (signposted). From there, follow the ski touring signs. The ski touring route is marked in yellow on the map.

!! The Schutzhaus is currently closed !!

Open/Closed Routes & Pistes

 

 

 

Ski Touring Evenings Around the Ötscher

Other ski areas nearby also offer ski touring evenings. Find more information here: