Ski tour from Au to Toreck
Tour description
A scenically magnificent ski tour starting at the football pitch in Au. Already the ascent fascinates with the wild landscape in Kürental and the upper section impresses with a spectacular mountain panorama.
Consciously experiencing nature stands for respectful interaction among winter sports enthusiasts and towards nature. The described route takes into account the designated forest-wildlife protection areas in Kleinwalsertal.
Hirschegg
Riezlern
Route description
Ascent
The route starts either at the football pitch in Au or a little further down the valley at the "Marburger Haus" bus stop when arriving by bus (see "Arrival"). From the bus stop, continue about 300 m further down the valley to the junction into Ladstatt to an information board for the Ifen-Gottesacker area. From here, follow a forest road into the woods towards Kürental. The first section is flat; horse-drawn carriage rides also take place here, so please show consideration. Follow the forest road past the Schmalzboden hut to the end and continue into Kürental. This is reached about 100 m above Schneiderkürenalpe. From here, continue ascending until just below the dilapidated Gottesacker Alpe and finally head northeast to the summit of Toreck.
Descent
The descent heads towards Mahdtal. Initially, descend over beautiful open ski slopes and further down cross below a rock face to Grafenküren Alpe. There you will reach a forest road again and follow it, partly slightly uphill, until you reach a junction leading back to the ascent path. From there follow the forest road downhill to the information board and to the starting point. Please show consideration for ascending tourers during the descent.
Note:
The upper part of the route can also be done in the opposite direction. The route between Grafenküren Alpe and the forest road junction is marked with green signs of the "Naturally on Tour" campaign.
Recommended equipment
Off secured pistes and paths everyone travels at their own risk and is responsible for themselves and must inform themselves about alpine dangers, in particular avalanche danger. Weather conditions and snow conditions may require changes in the route.
The provided GPS track is only a suggestion. No liability is accepted for the accuracy of the information.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
- 144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
- 112 Euro emergency call (works with any mobile/ network)
Complete ski touring equipment including avalanche emergency equipment: avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe (standard); optionally backpack with avalanche airbag
Further info & links
Further links
Consciously experiencing nature
www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps
Alpine Club Map Bavarian Alps - Kleinwalsertal, Hoher Ifen, Widderstein - BY 2