Ski touring in Wipptal
Host Florian Obojes is a passionate ski-touring skier himself.
From an insider tip to a hotspot – in Wipptal, eager and ambitious ski touring enthusiasts meet in search of unforgettable nature experiences and the most beautiful descent from summit to valley. The Parkhotel Matrei provides the perfect setting for a successful day of ski touring. The location is simply perfect: close to the Brenner motorway and just a stone’s throw away from the entry points to the snow-covered mountains of the Zillertal, Stubai, and Tux Alps.
More and more winter sports enthusiasts are discovering the profound beauty and joy that unfold when conquering the mountains in winter. Ascending through the snowy winter wonderland at your own pace, you’ll be rewarded with sweeping vistas at the summit before you eagerly descend across the deep, powdery snow below. Are you ready for your first ski touring adventure? Our team at the Parkhotel Matrei will be happy to find you a professional guide and competent ski rental partner. Numerous ski touring routes start from the Parkhotel Matrei in the heart of Wipptal, and there are many others in the Zillertal and Stubai Alps. Unforgettable views, soft powder snow, and great feelings of happiness beckon. If you just can’t wait, get some inspiration in advance in our gallery.
Tour tips for your ski tour in Wipptal in Tyrol
| Destination | Location | Starting point | Ascent | Difficulty |
| Nösslachjoch Alp | Gries | Nösslachstraße road | 2 h | easy |
| Kesselspitze peak | Trins | Egarte car park | 4.5 h | moderate |
| Eggerberg mountain | Gries | Vinaders bridge | 3 h | easy |
| Blaser mountain | Trins | Egarte car park | 3 h | moderate |
| Pfoner Kreuzjöchl | Navis | Kerschbaumsiedlung | 3 h | moderate |
| Naviser Kreuzjöchl | Navis | Naviser mountain hut car park | 2.5 h | moderate |
| Olperer mountain | Vals | Touristenrast restaurant | 7 h | difficult |
| Ottenspitze peak | Schmirn | Lorleswald | 2.5 h | easy |
| Muttenkopf mountain | Obernberg | End of the valley | 3.5 h | difficult |
| Sattelberg mountain | Gries | Parking for tourers directly under the motorway | 2 h | easy |
| Kleiner Kaserer mountain | Schmirn | Toldern | 4 h | difficult |
| Serles mountain | Mühlbachl | Maria Waldrast | 2.5 h | difficult |
| Jochgrubenkopf mountain | Schmirn | Mädern | 2.5 h | moderate |
| Habicht mountain | Gschnitz | Feuerstein restaurant | 5 h | difficult |
| Gammerspitzen peaks | Schmirn | Lorleswald | 3.5 h | moderate |
Tour tips for your ski tours in South Tyrol’s Alta Vall’Isarco/Wipptal
| Destination | Location | Starting point | Ascent | Elevation gain | Difficulty |
| Saxner – 2,356m | Ratschings | Flading/Ratschingts | 2 h | 850m | easy |
| Passo di Fundres/Pfundererjoch – 2,565m | Pfitsch | Val di Fizza/Pfitschtal | 4 h | 1,200m | moderate |
| Creda Rossa/Rotbachlspitze peak – 2,894m | Stein | Stein/ Val di Fizza/Pfitschtal | 3 h | 1,200m | easy |
| Cima di Stilves/Zinseler mountain – 2,420m | Sterzing | Zieslhof | 3 h | 1,000m | moderate |
| Fleckner peak – 2,336m | Ratschings | Flading/Ratschings | 2.5 h | 820m | moderate |
| Spina del Lupo/Wolfendorn peak – 2,780m | Pfitsch | Pfitsch/Jörgnerhof | 4.5 h | 1,300m | difficult |
| Hühnerspiel mountain – 2,748m | Gossensaß | Winterweg car park | 4.5 h | 1,450m | difficult |
| Aaglispitze peak – 3,195m | Pflersch | Stein car park | 4.5 h | 1,750m | difficult |
| Mt Muro di Fleres/Maurerspitze – 2,628m | Pflersch | Stein car park | 3.5 h | 1,300m | moderate |
| Piccola Punta di Montecroce/Kleine Kreuzspitze peak – 2,513m | Ratschings | Flading | 3 h | 1,100m | moderate |
Important
Always remember to carry a probe, shovel, and avalanche transceiver with you on your ski tour, and always get an up-to-date avalanche report before you start.
Host’s tip:
"Woadl am Hoadl”. This fantastic tour, with a vertical gain of 770 metres, is an excellent choice to kick off the season and enjoy a magnificent view.
