Place:Umhausen
:Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
PARKPLATZ SENNHOF->Kleinhorlachalm->Wannenkar->HOHE WASSERFALLE
Please note the current snow and avalanche report for the coming days: https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest
Avalanche Danger Scale
1 (LOW) An avalanche release is only possible with 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 with heavy additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not expected. The snow cover is generally well consolidated except on some steep slopes. Cautious route selection on the indicated steep slopes and exposures.
3 (CONSIDERABLE) An avalanche release is already likely with slight additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally some medium, but occasionally also large avalanches are possible spontaneously. The snow cover is only moderately to weakly consolidated on many steep slopes. Experience in avalanche assessment required. Avoid indicated steep slopes and exposures as much as possible.
4 (HIGH) An avalanche release is possible already with slight additional load especially on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally many medium, and repeatedly also large avalanches occur. On many steep slopes, the snow cover is only weakly consolidated. Route choice limited to moderately steep terrain and observing avalanche runout areas. Extensive experience in avalanche assessment required.
5 (VERY HIGH) Numerous large avalanches are expected spontaneously, even on moderately steep terrain. At this warning level, safe operation in ski areas is no longer possible. The snow cover is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. Avoid tours.
The "standard 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 differently sized prusik loops or ascenders, two HMS carabiners, ice axe, crampons, and a rope. A backpack with appropriate contents should be carried, including spare clothing, sun protection, cold protection, food, and enough to drink! For hut overnight stays, do not forget to bring hygiene articles and a hut sleeping bag!#
For glacier crossings: a "complete glacier equipment" consists of harness, two differently sized prusik loops or ascenders, two HMS carabiners, ice axe, crampons, and a rope.
The ski tour starts at the Sennhof parking lot (next to the information) in Niederthai. Follow the winter hiking trail slightly ascending along the Horlachbach through the Horlach valley to the Kleinhorlachalm. From there, go left up into the Finstertal and continue to the Hohe Wasserfalle. There you can enjoy the breathtaking view until the descent into the valley begins.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The terminus or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel with public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
The following parking options are available in Niederthai:
