On-piste ski tour Patscherkofel

Patsch / Tux Alps
Route length: 3.8 km
Duration: 2:00 h

On-piste ski tour Patscherkofel

Tour information

  • Length: 3.8 km
  • Duration: 2:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:952 hm
  • Elevation downhill:0 hm
Highest point1,957 m

Starting point

Igls - Patscherkofel Talstation

Finishing point

Patscherkofelbahn Bergstation / Schutzhaus Patscherkofel
Source: Innsbruck Tourismus

Description

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. 

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

More tours in the surrounding area

  • Mutterer Alm

    Difficulty:medium
    Length:3.1 kmDuration:2:00 hElevation uphill:581 m
  • Hoadl-Haus

    Difficulty:easy
    Length:7.6 kmDuration:2:25 hElevation uphill:778 m
Newsletter

The mountain is calling? So does our newsletter!

In our monthly newsletter we reveal the best holiday tips for Tyrol.