Place:Obergurgl
:Restaurant, Bar / Pub
Alternative destination if nothing works at the Liebenerspitze 3,400 m.
Avalanche danger scale
1 (LOW)An avalanche release is possible only 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 snow cover is generally well consolidated except on some steep slopes. Cautious route choice at the indicated 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 also large spontaneous avalanches are possible. The snow cover at many steep slopes is only moderately to poorly consolidated. 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, sometimes 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 spontaneous avalanches, also in moderately steep terrain, are expected. Under this warning level, safe operations in skiing areas are no longer possible. The snow cover is generally weakly consolidated and unstable. Avoid touring is recommended.
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Recommended ski touring equipment
“Normal ski touring equipment” consists of ski 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 plenty to drink! For overnight stays in huts, do not forget to bring hygiene articles and a hut sleeping bag!
DIFFICULTY RATING
The Seewerspitze 3286m is basically an insignificant elevation on the connecting ridge between the Hochfirst 3403m and the Liebenerspitze 3400m and is normally hardly approached as a direct tour destination. Whoever has enough stamina and if weather and snow conditions allow, might want to collect another 3000m peak for the summit book in addition to the Liebenerspitze 3400m. Or, if on site the avalanche conditions from the Gaisbergferner up to the final slope at the Liebenerspitze 3400m turn out to be too unfavorable, then the Seewerspitze 3286m can perhaps be considered as a possible alternative destination. Ascent: 3 h 45 min.Descent: 45 min.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or alighting point is the ÖTZTAL train station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
The following parking options are available in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl:
