Tours in the Innsbruck region cover everything from enchanting snow-covered valleys and sun-kissed plateaus to high-alpine terrain. You can also choose from tours on the ski slopes or in the backcountry, and decide whether you’d like to take a lift to help reduce the climb or tour using pure muscle power alone. Your journey to and from the desired route can be as environmentally-friendly as the sport itself thanks to public transport.
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Ski tours around Obsteig
Ski tours in the Sellrain Valley
Highlight tours: 6 scenic ski tours
Here you’ll find six recommended ski tours, both on and off-piste. Two additional insider tips are the sun-kissed Mieming Plateau (Obsteig) and the ski touring paradise along the Sellrain Valley.
Thanks to the gondola, it’s possible to skip the steepest section at the start of this tour, which means every family member can choose the best starting point for them.
From the Golden Roof to standing on your touring skis in just under 30 minutes: this on-piste tour is a unique experience, combined with breathtaking panoramic views.
A wonderful introductory ski tour that leads up or alongside the prepared ski slopes towards a delicious destination – the tasty dishes at the Muttereralm mountain hut.
A wonderful introductory tour that leads partly through off-piste terrain and past the rustic Birgitzer Alm mountain hut, where you can stop off for a break and bite to eat along the way.
An on-piste ski tour of Innsbruck’s local mountain with fantastic views. To complete the route from the bottom to the top of the cable car, you need to cover around 1,000 vertical metres.
More than 1,000 vertical metres of uphill, 360-degree views from the summit and educational to boot – with safety tips and avalanche awareness information along the way.
Useful information about ski touring at a glance
Guided tours
On-piste, in the backcountry or traversing the summits: you can always book a professional guide for your ski tour. Suitable ski schools can be found here.
The LWD Avalanche Warning Service
What’s more important in off-piste terrain than the right equipment and having checked the Avalanche Warning Service in advance? That’s right, nothing! This way please.
Ski touring equipment rental
If you would like to give this popular upcoming sport a try, you can rent all the equipment you need from selected sports shops in the region.
Evening ski tours
When the mountains quieten down, a special kind of ski tour begins: an ascent in clear air with few other people around. You can find all the information you need about what’s on offer and timings directly from the ski resorts.
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