Bad Kleinkirchheim / Carinthia
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
Neuschwanstein
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
Stubai Valley / NEW: now open
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Kitzbühel
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
Zillertal
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
Garmisch
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Oberstdorf
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Montafon
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Hinterstoder
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Berchtesgaden
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
Ötztal
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
Tour tips for ski touring in the Ötztal in Tyrol
The most important information and tips for your ski tour in the Ötztal
Whether you're already a real pro or just want to try out the trend of ski touring during your holiday in Tyrol - here you'll find everything you need to know for your day of skiing in the Ötztal Valley off the slopes.
The perfect ski tour for your holiday in the Ötztal in Tyrol
Do you love skiing but want to leave the slopes and lifts behind? Then take a ski tour in the Ötztal Alps during your winter vacation in the Ötztal Valley! With special touring skis, you climb up the terrain and then ski back down again in deep snow on the same skis. Sounds like a lot of fun, right?
Safety first 😎 A ski tour is not only a lot of fun, but also carries a certain amount of risk, as you're always exposed to alpine hazards. So, it's best to go on a guided ski tour or grab a few friends, because you should never venture off-piste alone.
Here, we'll tell you what you should definitely consider when planning your tour and where to find the most beautiful ski tours in the Ötztal Valley. And believe us, there are plenty of them here! :)
Tour planning for ski touring
To plan your ski tour properly, you'll need the following equipment:
- Touring skis with climbing skins and crampons
- Telescopic ski poles
- Ski touring clothing, helmet, and ski goggles
- Avalanche backpack with airbag
- Avalanche transceiver, avalanche probe, and shovel
- Emergency equipment (first aid kit, cell phone)
- Area map, altimeter, compass, and GPS device
Don't have your own equipment or would you like to take a ski touring course in the Ötztal? We have the right contacts for you.
Ski touring equipment rental:
*Alpincenter Niederthai Umhausen, Umhausen
*Josl's Ski Rental, Umhausen
*Ski Aktiv Ski Rental, Huben
Guided ski touring providers:
*Niederthai Ski School, Umhausen
*Sölden Hochsölden Ski School, Sölden
*Obergurgl Ski School, Obergurgl
There are also a few tour suggestions that should not be missed:
Ski tour on the Peistakogel in the Ötztal
Moderately difficult ski tour from Niederthai in the Ötztal to the Peistakogel in the Stubai Alps
Our insider tip: Ski tour to the hidden Tonigenkogel
Challenging ski tour to the hidden Tonigenkogel near Gries in the Sulztal valley
Ski tour to the Zwiselbachjoch
Ski tour for those in good shape to the Zwiselbachjoch from Niederthai in the Ötztal
Ski tour on the Brand in the Ötztal
Moderately difficult ski tour from Niederthai to the Brand in the Ötztal in Tyrol
Ski tour Nisslalm
Easy ski tour to the Nisslalm near Grieß in Ötztal, Austria
Ski tour to the Amberger Hut and to the Sulzbichl
Easy ski tour to the Ambergerhütte and Sulzbichl in the Stubai Alps