Ski touring at Lake Achensee

Freedom and adventure in the ski touring areas around Lake Achensee

With every step through the fresh powder snow, you’ll feel it—that blend of happiness and pure freedom. Ski touring has a special appeal, and at Achensee, you can indulge in it to your heart’s content. The ski touring options at Achensee offer a wide range of ways to enjoy the sport.

Surrounding Der alpine Kraftplatz, some of Tyrol’s most beautiful ski touring areas await you, ideal for both beginners and experienced skiers. The Rofan and Karwendel mountains offer a variety of ski tours at Lake Achensee to suit every taste. A particular advantage is the proximity to the regional ski resorts, which serve as starting points for many adventures. With well-marked routes and magnificent views, every tour becomes a highlight, where varied ascents meet dreamlike descents that make your heart race.

We would now like to present three ski touring routes that are guaranteed to stay with you.

Ski Touring Tip: Seekarlspitze

This three-kilometer-long, easy ski tour in the Rofan Mountains leads from the top station of the Rofan Seilbahn via the Mauritzalm and the Ortovox Ski Tour Trail. After a varied ascent, the summit of the Seekarlspitze (2,261 m) rewards hikers with spectacular views of the Guffert and Steinberg am Rofan.

Ski Touring Tip: Ortovox Rofan Training Trail

The Ortovox Ski Touring Trail, stretching two kilometers and covering 200 meters of elevation gain, provides valuable information for ski tourers and snowshoers. Seven informational panels illustrate topics such as avalanche awareness, snow conditions, and safety. The trail starts at an avalanche transceiver checkpoint near the Mauritzalm and combines hands-on experience with life-saving expertise.

Ski touring tip: Ascent to the Rofan Seilbahn mountain station

This five-kilometer, easy ski tour leads from the valley along the ski trail to the former Buchauer Alm and on to the top station of the Rofan Seilbahn. The varied route offers an ideal ascent option for beginners and those looking to take it easy, ensuring a relaxing experience in the winter mountain landscape.