Ski touring

Ski touring paradise in the region of Traunsee

The sunny high plateau of the Feuerkogel provides numerous opportunities for ski tourers. Whether you head out on your own steam, or go with a guide, it’s entirely up to you.

There are ski tour routes in all difficulty levels, for beginners and also for the advanced - from a simple half-day tour to a multi-day ski tour on the mountain - Höllengebirge.

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Signposted ski touring routes!

Signposted routes: 5

There are NEW signposted ski tour routes at Feuerkogel high plateau, perfect for ski tour newcomers or ski tourers who want to enjoy a relaxed tour.

Signposting: blue ski tourer sign on red poles.

Signposted ski touring routes

No. 1Ski touring routeski tour to Riederhüttetour typeopen terrain
No. 2Ski touring routeski tour to Höllkogeltour typeopen terrain
No. 3Ski touring routeski tour to Hochschneidtour typeopen terrain
No. 4Ski touring routeski tour to Gsolltour typepiste ski tour
Please note!

  • You are in high alpine terrain, so "Safety First" applies! Ski touring without a guide at your own risk!

  • Note: A popular destination for ski tourers is the Riederhütte. Please keep in mind when planing your tour that Riederhütte is closed in the winter season 2023/2024,

Do not forget!

Reservation ski touring set

The ski touring set must be reserved in advance at "Skiverleih Neuhuber" (before the planned ski tour starts)!

Reservation ski touring set »

Please note! Safety First in the open terrain! Ski tour off-piste at your own risk!

Off piste daysSkitouring on Feuerkogel

Tip: Skitour with a guide

Book a guided ski tour!

We recommend all ski tour newcomers who are putting their skins in the snow for the first time or ski tourers who want to improve their skills to let a ski tour guide lead them safely through the mountains.

Offers for guided tour from local mountain guides "Die Salzkammergut Bergführer":

The local ski school Skischule Neuhuber will be glad to help you arrange guided ski tours and course. 

Ski tours: please note!

Safety first in open terrain (off piste)

Despite the easy accessibility of the Feuerkogel by cable car, please do not forget that you are in high alpine terrain!

  • Careful tour planning is essential and gauge your ability and endurance realistic

  • Please note the weather forecast, all tours should only be undertaken when visibility is good.

  • Find out about the current situation from the avalanche situation report: avalanche warning service Upper Austria »

  • Don't forget the emergency equipment (avalanche transceiver, avalanche probe, shovel, first aid kit and a cell phone) 

  • The use of touring equipment and skins is required for the tours listed.

  • Plan breaks: Fluid and breaks are necessary to have enough energy for the whole ski tour.

  • Ski touring without a guide (mountain guide) at your own risk.

  • In open terrain, never trust existing tracks! They are no guarantee of avalanche safety and can lead in the completely wrong direction - or straight into a sinkhole.

  • Save the phone number for emergencies. the lift company (+43 50 140) and the Mountain Rescue No(140) on the cell phone. If you get into a hollow without reception - take out your SIM card and call 112!

  • Respect nature: Be considerate of wild animals, respect protected areas and do not enter reforested areas

Safety first in the open terrain (off piste/backcountry)!

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