Ski touring 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 and have a look at the webcams before you start your ski touring adventure!

10 Rules for Ski Touring on Slopes

Observe warning signs and local regulations.
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.
Ascend only at the edge of the piste and in single file.
Cross pistes only at clearly visible spots and with enough distance between each person.
Use freshly groomed pistes only at the edges.
Tracks that freeze overnight can significantly impair piste quality.
Respect the piste closure times.
Make yourself visible.
In darkness or poor visibility, use a headlamp, reflective clothing, etc.
Use only designated ascent routes/pistes intended for ski touring.
Do not bring dogs onto the pistes.
Use designated parking areas and pay any applicable parking fees.

To avoid accidents and collisions during ski touring on slopes, certain rules must be followed. You can find more safety information HERE.

Prices for Ski Touring Tickets at Ötscher

A ski touring ticket is mandatory for ski touring at Ötscher. You can purchase your day ticket easily in our online shop or on-site at the pick-up machine. The season pass for ski tourers is available for €105 in our online shop.

Information on Slope Closures

A general slope closure applies from 17:00 to 08:30 – this also includes ski tourers!

Exception: Every Tuesday (depending on snow conditions), only the designated evening ski touring routes are open from 16:30 to 21:00.

!! The Schutzhaus is not open !!

Ski Touring Route

The ascent is permitted along the edge of the Gr. Ötscher piste, the Riffel run, or the designated ski touring route (shown in the graphic above), provided the status of the ski touring route is set to “open.” This information can be found in the graphic below!

The ski touring route on the Gr. Ötscher starts 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 piste (signposted). From there, follow the ski touring signage. The ski touring route is marked in yellow on the map.

Please make sure to follow all rules for ski tourers – see section “10 Rules for Ski Touring on Slopes.”

Open/Closed Routes & Pistes

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Parking for Ski Tourers

Holders of a valid ski ticket can use the ski touring offer free of charge. Holders of a valid ski touring ticket can use parking lots P4 and P5 free of charge.

Ski Touring Evening at Ötscher

With suitable snow conditions, a ski touring evening takes place every Tuesday during the 2025/26 winter season. From 16:30 to 21:00, ski tourers can ascend the Gr. Ötscher using the route shown above.

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

PLEASE NOTE: The mountain hut (Schutzhaus) is not open!