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Ski touring & backcountry skiing in Salzburg

Out and about in the ski touring region on the Tennengebirge

Tour suggestions, guided ski tours and sensational panoramic views
The combination of ski hiking and descents in untracked deep snow is becoming more and more popular: In the ski touring region Abtenau in the Tennengebirge, a multitude of worthwhile ski tours of various levels of difficulty await you. The Gosaukamm, the Osterhorn group, the Dachstein massif and the entire Tennengebirge enchant beginners, advanced and ski touring professionals with varied tour routes and uniquely beautiful views of mountains and valleys.

Piste ski tour on the Karkogel in Abtenau

The Karkogel near Abtenau rises against the majestic backdrop of the Tennengebirge. Tourers are very welcome in Abtenau!
The Abtenau cable cars offer a designated ski touring route to the Karkogel. The marked route 7 offers the ideal ascent alongside the ski slope. The ski slope is also open for the descent until 17.00:XNUMX PM; after that, ski tourers are asked to use the ascent route for the descent as well.

With the free ski bus to the starting point of your ski tour in the Tennengebirge

The ski buses throughout the Dachstein West ski area will take you free of charge to the starting point of your ski tour: Enjoy your winter sports day in Abtenau from the very first minute! Step by step, you ascend over open terrain, through forests and along forest paths, and in the silence of the snow-covered mountains, your heartbeat and breathing are often the only sounds you hear. A stop at one of the rustic ski huts is a delicious reward for the strenuous ascent. The subsequent descent in the ski touring region around Abtenau is all about pure fun in fantastic powder snow.

Ski tours in the mountains around Abtenau

You should only venture into the Tennengebirge ski touring region without a professional ski and mountain guide if you are a very good skier, have some experience in deep snow, and are in sufficient shape. Of course, complete ski touring equipment, which you can rent at the ski rental shop in Abtenau, is essential.
You can find tour tips for Abtenau and the entire Lammertal on Bergfex or the Alpine Club Active Map.

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