Place:Obergurgl
:Restaurant, Bar / Pub
OBERGURGL -> Rotmoostal -> Eiskögele -> OBERGURGL The Eiskögele from Rotmoostal as a day route
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 to be expected. Generally safe conditions.
2 (MODERATE)An avalanche release is likely under heavy additional load especially on the specified steep slopes. Larger avalanches are not to be expected. The snow cover is generally well consolidated, except on some steep slopes. Careful route choice at the specified steep slopes and slope exposures.
3 (CONSIDERABLE)An avalanche release is likely even with little additional load, especially on the specified steep slopes. Occasionally some medium, and rarely also large avalanches are possible spontaneously. The snow cover on many steep slopes is only moderately to weakly consolidated. Experience in avalanche assessment necessary. Avoid specified steep slopes and slope exposures as much as possible.
4 (HIGH)An avalanche release is possible even with little additional load, especially on the specified steep slopes. Occasionally many medium, sometimes also large avalanches occur. On many steep slopes, the snow cover is only weakly consolidated. When choosing routes, limit yourself to moderately steep terrain and pay attention to avalanche run-out zones. Extensive experience in avalanche assessment is necessary.
5 (VERY HIGH)Numerous large avalanches are expected spontaneously, even 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, ice axe, crampons and a rope. Carry a backpack with appropriate contents, including change of clothing, sun protection, cold protection, food and enough to drink! When staying overnight in huts, don't forget toiletries and a hut sleeping bag!
DIFFICULTY RATING
The route from Rotmoostal is frequently used up to an altitude of about 2800m because it follows the route to the Eiskögele 3233m up to this point. The Eiskögele 3233m is one of the most visited ski touring peaks around Obergurgl. The route from Rotmoostal is considered not only as a day tour but also as a transition to the Langtalereckhütte 2430m, and many ski tourers include the Eiskögele 3233m on their way back from the Langtalereckhütte 2430m to Obergurgl.
Ascent: 3.5 hDescent: 45 min.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination using public transport or local taxi services! The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
The following parking options are available in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl:
