Wonderful ski route on the highest mountain in the Mostviertel with fantastic views and a place to rest at the destination.
The ascent from Weitental leads to the Ötscher-Schutzhaus along an ascent route next to the slope and through the forest. Descent via Riffelsattel or directly via (black) slope 1 back to the valley.
Starting point of the tourLackenhof, Weitental
Destination point of the tourÖtscher-Schutzhaus, 1,450m
Weitental - Ascent track Großer Ötscher - Ötscher-Schutzhaus
Motorway exit A1 Ybbs/Wieselburg - via B25 Erlauftal federal road, Gaming, Langau to Lackenhof am Ötscher
ParkingLift parking lot Weitental
Scheibbs train station - bus connection to Lackenhof
Ski tour equipment, change of clothes, avalanche safety setup!
Safety informationABSOLUTELY OBSERVE OPERATING TIMES, SLOPE CLOSINGS and ASCENT ROUTES/TIMES!!
FEES APPLY!! (€ 8.00);
Ski tourer evenings Tuesdays + Fridays, 16:30 – 21:00
Full moon nights (16:30 – 21:00):
Sun, 19.12.21
Tue, 18.01.22
Wed, 16.02.22
Fri, 18.03.22
Return after a short descent to Riffelsattel, continue over the ridge to Kleiner Ötscher (approx. 30 minutes ascent) and back via the Distel slope.