Opening hours:Open today
Place:Obergurgl
:Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
Great descent over the Schalfferner.
Avalanche danger scale
1 (LOW)
An avalanche release is only possible under heavy additional load on very few, extreme steep slopes. Spontaneous avalanches (so-called slides) are not expected. Generally safe conditions.
2 (MODERATE)
An avalanche release is likely under heavy additional load mainly on the indicated steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not expected. The snow cover is generally well consolidated, except at some steep slopes. Careful route choice at the specified steep slopes and slope exposures.
3 (CONSIDERABLE)
An avalanche release is already likely under slight additional load mainly on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally some medium, occasionally large avalanches are possible spontaneously. The snow cover is only moderately to weakly consolidated on many steep slopes. Experience in avalanche assessment is necessary. Avoid the indicated steep slopes and slope exposures as much as possible.
4 (HIGH)
An avalanche release is already possible under slight additional load mainly on the indicated steep slopes. Occasionally many medium and repeatedly large avalanches occur. On many steep slopes, the snow cover is only weakly consolidated. Limit route choice to moderately steep terrain and observe avalanche run-out zones. Extensive experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.
5 (VERY HIGH)
Numerous large avalanches are expected spontaneously, also in 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 is recommended.
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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" includes a harness, two prusik loops or ascenders of different lengths, two HMS carabiners, an 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 hut overnight stays, don't forget to bring hygiene articles and a hut sleeping bag!
DIFFICULTY RATING
The ski tour to Schalfkogel 3537 m from Langtalereck hut 2430 m is a serious, high-alpine mountain ascent. The highlight is the 900 vertical meters descent over the Schalfferner. Full concentration is required from start to finish. For this, optimal snow and avalanche conditions as well as, of course, the best possible weather conditions must prevail at all times.
Ascent: 3 h 15 min.Descent: 1 h 15 min.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly by public local transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
In Obergurgl-Hochgurgl the following parking options are available:
