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Ski touring recommendations

This page will give you some ideas for ski tours in the region of Innsbruck. A great way to get a wonderful insight into the wonders of winter, especially under good conditions. These are, of course, only suggestions, as the final responsibility lies with the tourer to inform him or herself about current conditions before setting out.

Ski touring is a sport in which the risks should never be underestimated. We cannot accept any responsibility for snow conditions, avalanche risks and other outside influences. Every ski tourer is responsible for their own adequate avalanche protection and should check all current conditions with Tyrol's Avalanche Warning Service.

 

On-piste ski tour Patscherkofel bottom lift station – Patscherkofel mountain lift station – Innsbruck Region
On-piste ski tour Patscherkofel bottom lift station – Patscherkofel mountain lift station
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Difficulty
Difficulty
medium
Altitude up
952 METER
Max altitude
1957 METER
Walking time uphill
2H
Max. route length
3.8 KM
Starting point
Igls - Patscherkofel Talstation
Endpoint
Patscherkofelbahn Bergstation / Schutzhaus Patscherkofel
 
slope tour
 
accessible by public transport
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A sporty ascent with steep sections. From the Patscherkofelbahn valley station, this tour follows the piste all the way up to the mountain lift station of the Patscherkofelbahn and the Patscherkofel "Schutzhaus" mountain refuge. The route requires tourers to cross the piste twice.


Opening times for on-piste ski tourers:

Daily 9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Thursdays  9.00 am - 10.00 pm

The pistes are closed for ski touring at all other times.

Additional piste closures may occur and must be observed at all times.


Important information for on-piste ski touring

(Source: Kuratorium für alpine Sicherheit)

 

The ski pistes are primarily available for cable car and lift users. To avoid accidents and conflicts, we ask you to observe the following recommendations in addition to adhering to the FIS rules:


1. Observe warnings and local regulations

2. Observe piste closures when a piste or a section of a piste is closed. Dangerous and life-threatening situations may occur when piste machinery is in use, especially cable winches, etc. Pistes may, therefore, be closed for safety reasons for the duration of the work.

3. Only tour up the edge of the piste and in single file.

4. Only cross the piste at points where you are clearly visible and leave plenty of space between one another.

5. Only ski down the edge of freshly prepared pistes. Tracks that freeze overnight can severely affect the quality of the piste.

6. Leave the piste before 5.00 pm or before 10.00 pm on Thursdays.

7. Be visible. If it is dark or in the case of poor visibility, wear a head torch, reflective clothing, etc.

8. If there are pistes specifically designated for on-piste ski touring, only use these pistes.

9. Do not take dogs on the pistes.

10. Use the designated car parking areas and pay any applicable parking fees. 



Arrival, public transport


Bus Linie J - bus stop Patscherkofel

In the surrounding area



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Elevation profile

Forecast

On Tuesday, a low pressure area will pass over our region from the northwest temporarily bringing humid air masses.

To be more precise, we will have to say good-bye to the sun! We will see mostly heavy cloud and areas of precipitation that will occasionally pass over our region.

Tendency

During the next few days, our weather will remain changeable. Temporary sunny spells will alternate with periods of thick cloud and a few showers.

morning
2°C/36°F

Tomorrow

Wednesday
1°C/34°F
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