Ski touring

Ski tours on the Tirolerkogel, in St. Aegyd or on the Gemeindealpe Mitterbach offer particularly tranquil winter landscapes with far-reaching views. They run away from the hustle and bustle, often through forests, and are ideal for mindful travelling in nature.

Evening tours are possible on the Ötscher (Tuesday, until 9 pm), on the Gemeindealpe (Wednesday, until 7.30 pm) and in Mönichkirchen-Mariensee (Monday & Thursday until 9.30 pm) - ideal for special light moods and quiet descents.

The Tirolerkogel near Annaberg and St. Aegyd offer easy ascents, taster days with equipment and family-friendly routes. The Gemeindealpe and the Erlebnisalm Mönichkirchen are also suitable for sporty beginners.

Yes, the regions mentioned can all be reached by train or bus. You can get to Mitterbach to the Gemeindealpe from St. Pölten on the Mariazell railway, for example. The Tirolerkogel can be reached by bus 169 from Vienna main station. St. Aegyd and Mönichkirchen are also easily accessible by public transport. This saves CO₂, avoids searching for a car park and gives you time to enjoy nature on your arrival.

Many tours lead to huts with regional cuisine. The Ötscherschutzhaus, the Terzerhaus on the Gemeindealpe or the Annaberger Haus on the Tirolerkogel invite you to enjoy a break in an authentic ambience after your ski tour.

The Nordicsports Academy in St. Aegyd offers taster days, guided ski tours and also combinations with cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. There are also taster days in Lower Austria for ski touring - as well as for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

In some areas, such as in Lackenhof am Ötscher (Sport 2000), on the Gemeindealpe and in St. Aegyd, you can hire touring skis and equipment directly on site.

Ski slopes are primarily available to users of cable cars and lifts, but the infrastructure of ski resorts is also increasingly being used by ski tourers. A few important rules should be observed in order to minimise the dangers for all participants on the slopes and to ensure accident-free interaction.

• Observewarning notices, local regulations and current piste closures (avalanche blasting, avalanche danger, ski races).
• Use the edge of the piste for the ascent and always ascend one after the other!
• Only use ascent routes or pistes that are specially designated for piste tours.
• When crossing the piste, keep a sufficient distance from other skiers and cross the piste only at clear points. Observe the signposting system !
• Be visible! If visibility is poor due to snowfall or fog, make sure you have sufficient lighting with a headlamp and reflective clothing.
• Beware of barriers: If piste equipment - especially with cable winches - is in use, this can lead to life-threatening situations and injuries. Ropes of up to 1,000 m in length can be stretched across the piste and are not recognisable. A collision can be fatal!
• Pushing work can result in a broken piste, holes, hills and the like. Pay attention to this!
• If a piste machine is approaching, stand directly at the edge of the piste.
• Never ski directly behind a piste machine.
• Do not take dogs onto the piste.
• Usedesignated car parks and pay any parking fees.