Skitours around Hintersee

Hoher Zinken, 1764 m
Over the western flank to Hintersee. Difficulty rating: medium. Altitude range: 960m. Dec - March, avalanches possible when there are high levels of fresh snow. A very popular skiing area in the Osterhorn group, however avalanches are possible

Starting point:
Starting point is the village of Lämmerbach to the south of Hintersee. The car park is located approximately three kilometres away at the end of the valley. A mountain rescue information board is located at the bridge which indicates whether the mountain rescue hut on the Genneralm is manned.

Ascent:
The ascent to the Genneralm via the Genneralm road takes around 1.5 hours from the car park. Avalanches are possible in the section before the first hut. On reaching the open area, do not stay on the road, but stick as close to the edge of the woods as possible to minimise exposure to the avalanche area. If large amounts of fresh snow have fallen the ascent should be avoided altogether. After the hut there is a short downwards slope leading to a basin. Carry on through the woods over the western flank towards the peak of Hoher Zinken. The woods thin out towards the peak. The ascent from Lämmerbach takes around 2.5 hours in total.

Descent:
From the peak ski down the western slopes into the basin towards the Genneralm. The slopes are clear at the top and become sparsely wooded. After a short climb you reach the mountain huts. From Genneralm ski northwards via the mountain road towards Lämmerbach. Take care on the avalanche section on the descent.

Königsberghorn, 1621 m
Altitude range: 900m. Best in Dec. - March. Difficulty rating: medium, Avalanches possible when there are high levels of fresh snow, south or south-westerly winds, or large snow slabs on the northern side.

Starting point:
Turn left approximately 1 km outside of Hintersee and travel towards the gate at the Lämmerbach forest service car park. Königsberghorn is the northernmost point of the 3km long ridge towards Holzeck.

Ascent:
The ascent from Lämmerbach takes approximately 2.5 hours. The ascent starts with a climb across fields towards the north-east, then the south east via a forest road towards the start of the Königsbergalm. Keep to the right and climb up the fairly steep north-west ridge towards the peak (take extra care if there is an avalanche warning). There is a vertical drop to the south-east of the peak, take care of cornice collapses, especially in north-westerly winds. It is possible to cross the ridge towards Holzeck, but because of the possibility of avalanches and cornice collapses. The slope down from Holzeck to the Genneralm is over 35° steep and is should be approached with care due to the danger of avalanches. Use this descent only in very good conditions. (Firn).

Hochwieskopf, 1745m
From Lämmerbach, altitude range 1200m, Dec - March, Difficulty rating: medium, avalanches possible at high levels of fresh snow, or with snow drifts on the eastern slope with north or north easterly winds. Skiing on Hochwieskopf, located to the south of the Genneralm is very rewarding with excellent scenery; however the ascent from Lämmerbach means a long climb upwards.

Der Hochwieskopf ist ein sehr lohnender und aussichtsreicher Schiberg im Süden der Genneralm. Seine Besteigung von Lämmerbach aus ist jedoch mit einer größeren Gegensteigung verbunden.

Ascent:
Approx. 4 hours from Lämmerbach. Start up the Genneralm as in tour 30. From there progress towards the south into the Ackersbachtal (Ackersbach valley). Once there, cross over the stream to the right and climb over the eastern side on the plateau between Moosangerlhütte and Hochwiesenalm begins, first over clear slopes and then through sparsely wooded terrain. Hochwiesenalm is reached shortly after turning south. The tour continues from Hochwiesenalm, firstly over broad mountain pastures and then over progressively more narrowing ridges, up to the summit of Hochwieskopf.

Descent:
Follow the route of the ascent back into Ackersbachtal (Ackersbach valley). From here climb approximately 45 min) up the Genneralm and ski down the mountain road towards Lämmerbach.

Hoher First, 1718m
From Lämmerbach via Moosangerlalm, altitude range 1200m, Difficulty rating: medium, Dec - March, avalanches possible when there are high levels of fresh snow, drifts on the southern and south eastern slopes in spring or in bright sunshine and high daytime temperatures.

Ascent:
From Lämmerbach take the same route as in tour 35 until you reach the plateau. From here stick to north-west, the Moosangerlalm is only a short distance away. There is a short climb up the nice, clear eastern slope towards the peak.

Descent:
The descent leads down the clear eastern slope towards Moosangerlalm, then south east along the flat until just before the Hochwiesalm. From here turn left and ski down into the Ackersbachtal (Ackersbach valley). Climb once more up the Genneralm and ski down towards Lämmerbach via the mountain road.

Gennerhorn, 1735m
Eastern face, difficulty rating: difficult, altitude range 900m, March - April, danger of avalanches when there are medium levels of fresh snow (from 30 cm) in north / north easterly winds, drifts on the eastern slopes, wet snow in spring - base avalanches. The Genneralm is a beautifully formed steep mountain which borders the Lämmerbach valley in the south. It is a difficult, but very rewarding mountain to ski.

Starting point:
In Lämmerbach, as in tour 30.

Ascent:
Wander up the Genneralm as in tour 30. From here keep right and carry on in a wide arc around a hill before reaching the eastern face of the Gennerhorn. Climb up the steep eastern face diagonally to the left onto the eastern ridge until just before the rock level. From here there is an easy climb up to the peak. Note: This ascent should be taken only when there is no risk of avalanche. Crampons should be used for the climb if the snow is hard or frozen. There is a danger of falling if you slip.

Descent:
Ski down the eastern ridge until you reach a ramp where you can get onto the eastern face via a ramp. From here you get onto the fantastic slope down towards the Genneralm further along the mountain road towards Lämmerbach. The eastern face of the Gennerhorn is over 34° steep and should only be attempted by very good skiers.

Regenspitz, 1675 m
Via Bergalm, altitude range 920m, January - March, difficulty rating: medium, avalanches possible when there are high levels of fresh snow, in spring or during high daytime temperatures - ground avalanches. Via Feichtensteinalm, altitude range 920m, January - March, difficulty rating: medium, avalanches possible when there are high levels of fresh snow on the ridge. Danger of cornice collapse when there are strong northern winds. Regenspitz is beautifully formed mountain to the south of Hintersee and is very popular due to its easy accessibility.

Ascent:
Via Bergalm, 2.5 hours.
From the village wander south down the forest road until you reach a bridge over the stream. Leave the road immediately after the bridge and climb through the woods then the meadows in the Tiefenbachtal (Tiefenbach valley), always following the summer markings until you reach the anticline of the Bergalm at 1250m. From here climb up the north western ridge towards Regenspitz.

Via Feichtenstein, 2.5 hours.
From Hintersee head towards Bergalm as described above until you reach a mountain path that branches off left and leads up to the Feichtensteinalm. Regenspitz is reached via the northern ridge, which starts off very level and becomes progressively more steep and narrow. Be very careful if large cornices have formed as these may collapse

Descent:
Via the Bergalm to Hintersee
Ski down towards Bergalm via the ridge towards WNW. Keep right and ski through the Tiefenbach valley out towards Hintersee.

Via the Feichtensteinalm to Hintersee
From the peak, ski down the northern ridge. The ridge is steep at first but becomes progressively more level. From here go left onto the mountain path down towards Hintersee.

Bergköpfl
From Hintersee. Altitude range 730m. Best time Dec. - March. Danger of avalanches on the climb to the peak when there are high levels of fresh snow. Difficulty rating: easy. Short, easy ski tour to the south of Hintersee.

Ascent:
Follow the forest road for a short distance from the car park in the south of Hintersee. Do not keep to the right and head towards Bergalm, but climb straight up the northern ridge (which starts here) until you reach a hunting lodge on the Auhofalm. Bear right upwards towards the next ridge and subsequently climb this, finally through a wood towards the peak. The ascent last approximately two hours

Descent:
Follow your track back down to Hintersee via the northern ridge.