Ski touring in Brixental,
Tyrol

Highlights for tourers: the loveliest ski tours in the Hohe Salve region

Ski touring is very much on trend. It provides a perfect opportunity to take a deep breath and enjoy the fantastic winter landscape. Head along tended pistes, or explore one of the many freeride routes. Here with us there is something to suit every skier. Your reward after a strenuous ascent is the impressive view to the breath-taking mountain backdrop around Hopfgarten. Find relaxation afterwards in the 1400m² Move & Relax area.

So you get to enjoy your holiday to the full in the Sportresort , we have compiled some of the most popular routes for a ski tour in beautiful Brixental

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Hohe Salve – Ski tour track Hopfgarten

This popular ski tour proceeds to the Hohe Salve. It keeps to the very well-tended piste.

Difficulty level: easy
View to the Kitzbühel Alps and to the Wilder Kaiser

Torhelm aus dem langen Grund

On the long, yet flat ascent through the Langen Grund, once you get to the top it is mostly secluded summits that await. The descent is particularly good fun.

Difficulty level: hard

Lodron from Rettenbach

The route to the Lodron proceeds via an easy, wintry pleasure-filled ski tour over Alpine terrain to a wide summit ridge on the east side.

Difficulty level: easy

Ski tour to the Schneegrubenspitze

The Schneegrubenspitze is one of the region’s insider tips. From here there are various, interesting descent options into the Schneegrube. The ascent from the Schneegrubenschartl via the ridgeline up to the summit of the Schneegrubenspitze is also exciting.

Difficulty level: moderately difficult / red route

Schafsiedel via Neue Bamberger Hütte

On this rewarding tour to the mountain which his home to Bamberger Hütte, you can expect dreamy slopes for descending and with a little bit of luck, plenty of deep snow or firn.

Difficulty level: moderately difficult/ red piste

Feldalphorn

During a ski tour to the Feldalphorn you start in Wildschönau. Highlight of this Alpine ski tour is the steep summit which completes the ascent.

Difficulty level: moderately difficult/ red piste

Ski tour to the Hahnenkamm via the Asten

Look forward to and tackle one of the most popular ski descents – the Hahnenkamm. Every evening, ski tourers can enjoy the Asten run on Kitzbühel’s local mountain . The descent is then prepared with extra care and attention for our tourers. This enables you to enjoy touring with no risks and very close to the winter sports metropolis of Kitzbühel.

Difficulty level: moderately difficult/ red piste
The Asten run is open every day in the winter months until 22.00 for tourers

Bichlalm tour area

Would you definitely like to experience a breath-taking freeride adventure in the Kitzbühel – Tyrol ski area, during which you get to top in decent shape and with ease? The state-of-the-art piste groomer, complete with piggyback cabin for 9 people, provides a shuttle to the Bichlalm.

Natural snow paradise Bichlalm: a perfect ski tour area

The Bichlalm is a paradise for all tourers – in the evening for instance. The ascent and the descent on prepared pistes is also available here.

Difficulty level:moderately difficult/ red piste

Ski tour to the Resterhöhe

Discover winter at its loveliest during a ski tour evening from Pass Thurn heading to the Resterhöhe: a picturesque ski tour through Tyrol’s traditional landscape.

At Pass Thurn ski tour enthusiasts really get to let off steam. There are ideal conditions here for an extended ski tour.

Difficulty level: moderately difficult/ red piste

Be enchanted by the beauty of the surrounding mountains in Hopfgarten. And the best way to do that is during an adventure-packed ski tour. Away from the popular ski pistes you get to discover pure joy. From a leisurely tour to challenging route – around Das Hohe Salve Sportresort, our guests are provided with a variety of wintry delights.

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What is ski touring?

Ski touring describes a special kind of winter sport on skis. Ski touring can be done completely without using any lifts. Very different muscle groups are worked out in comparison to standard skiing. Since during ski climbing, you are walking up the mountain on skis which have a ski skin attached and are rewarded for what is often a strenuous ascent, with a downhill sweep section. In principle, anyone can learn this sport – key however is good endurance and strong leg muscles. And the right equipment is required too.

Where can I enjoy a ski tour holiday?

The Kitzbühel Alps region and specifically Das Hohe Salve Sportresort are ideal starting points for a ski tour excursion. The variety-packed exercise programme and culinary flights of fancy complete the exciting winter experience.

What equipment is required for a ski tour?

Skis, bindings, shoes, tour skis, skins, bindings, tour ski shoes:: The basic equipment comprises light touring skis with a binding, which help with your progress on the climb and which can then be set in a fixed position for the downhill. Removable skins prevent you slipping backwards during the ascent.

Clothing: Clothing ought to comprise several layers. Windproof jackets provide chill protection. To keep your hands warm, thin gloves can be worn as well as ski gloves or mittens.