Place:Obergurgl
:Restaurant, Bar / Pub
One of the most visited ski tour summits in the area around Obergurgl.
Avalanche Danger Scale
1 (LOW)
An avalanche release is only possible under heavy additional load on very few, extreme steep slopes. No spontaneous avalanches (so-called slides) are expected. Generally safe conditions.
2 (MODERATE)
An avalanche release is likely under heavy additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not expected. The snowpack is generally well consolidated except on some steep slopes. Careful route selection on the indicated steep slopes and slope exposures.
3 (CONSIDERABLE)
An avalanche release is already likely under light additional load mainly on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally some medium, but also large avalanches are possible spontaneously. The snowpack on many steep slopes is only moderately to weakly consolidated. Experience in avalanche assessment is necessary. Avoid indicated steep slopes and slope exposures as much as possible.
4 (HIGH)
An avalanche release is already possible under light additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally many medium and multiple large avalanches occur. On many steep slopes, the snowpack is only weakly consolidated. Limit route choice to moderately steep terrain and observe avalanche runout zones. Extensive experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.
5 (VERY HIGH)
Numerous large avalanches are expected spontaneously, even in moderately steep terrain. Safe operation in ski areas is no longer possible at this warning level. The snowpack is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. Avoid tours.
Local Avalanche Situation for Eiskögele / Obergurgl
Recommended Ski Touring Equipment
The "normal ski touring equipment" consists of touring skis with touring bindings, telescopic poles, climbing skins, crampons, digital avalanche transceiver, avalanche shovel, avalanche probe, first aid kit, and a mobile phone. A "complete glacier equipment" consists of harness, two prusik loops of different lengths or ascenders, two HMS carabiners, ice axe, crampons, and a rope. A backpack with appropriate contents should be carried, including change of clothes, sun protection, cold protection, food, and enough to drink! For overnight stays in huts, do not forget to take hygiene articles and a hut sleeping bag!
DIFFICULTY RATING
The Eiskögele 3233m is one of the most visited ski tour summits in the area around Obergurgl. The route from the Rotmoostal is considered not only as a day tour but also as a crossing to the Langtaleregghütte 2430m, or many ski tourers include the Eiskögele 3233m on their way back to Obergurgl from the Langtaleregghütte 2430m. Accordingly, the slopes of Eiskögele 3233m over the Hangererferner down into the Rotmoostal quickly become tracked. On a day tour, you have to overcome about 1300 meters of altitude gain from Obergurgl. Under favorable avalanche conditions, especially in spring when the west slopes of Hohe Mut 2659m are hard frozen in the morning, you can save about 300 meters of ascent.
Ascent: 3 hrsDescent: 30 min.
Local Avalanche Situation for Eiskögele / Obergurgl
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly continue through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
The following parking options are available in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl:
