Wetterkreuzkogel Ski Tour in Sellrain – Easy Journey to a Wonderful Innsbruck Valley
This easy skitour in Sellrain near Innsbruck is a great choice for less experienced skitouring and nature lovers. Get all infos, how to get there, a map and our locals specials tips in this blog.
If the word “expedition” means a journey has a particular purpose, then this Wetterkreuzkogel skiing adventure could be characterized as one. Mountain Moment’s stamp of approval guarantees this Innsbruck Valley will exceed expectations, as snow crystals glisten in the morning sun, and snow-covered forests watch your every move. The long Wörgetal offers good opportunities to enjoy nature and unspoiled landscapes, and we will tell you how to be a part of this story.
The air is clear and calm. No lift is rattling. Only the gentle grinding of the ski touring skins on the fresh snow cover can be heard. The ski tour to the Wetterkreuzkogel is a parade tour and also suitable for beginners.
Although the tour is easily accessible, it is quite quiet here. Most beginners and advanced ski tourers stay on the east side of the Sellrain valley and rather go to the faster to reach Zischgeles or to the ski touring trail at the Lampsenspitze. The tour to the Wetterkreuzkogel is therefore ideal for nature lovers looking for peace and quiet.
Difficult downhill alternatives can be reached in a few steps from the summit of the Wetterkreuzkogel and can add the appropriate spice to this in itself easy tour if you have the right taste
Route description! This is how your Wetterkreuzkogel ski tour looks like on a map
The starting point is the parking lot below the reservoir of Kühtai on the right side at a bus stop/small bridge (stop Issbrücke). The ascent first leads through the mountain forest along the summer path to the clearing of the Obere Issalm (1930m). Keep left of the stream and follow the flat Wörgetal valley. At the end of the valley in a long right turn to a ridge. It now becomes increasingly steeper until finally reaching the summit plateau of the Wetterkreuzkogel (2591m).
The entire tour is not very steep and is also suitable for beginners. However, you should be able to ski. The entrance in the forest can be a bit icy in parts and is the most difficult part of the tour
Photo tips that will make your Instagram pop – Skitours near Innsbruck
One of the most beautiful photo spots is in front of the larger upswing at the end of the long, flat valley path. In addition, some north-facing slopes offer good grazing light options.
More information about your Wetterkreuzkogel adventure in the Sellrain
How to get there by public transport: by bus ski area Kühtai, change to the bus to Ötztal and get off at the stop Issbrücke.
Difficulty level: easy
Duration/distance: 4h, 9km
Ascent/descent: 850m/850m
Highest/lowest point: 2591m/1735m
Start/finish: Bus stop Issbrücke/parking lot below the reservoir (coordinates: geogr. 47.224405,10.978847)
Best time: Jan-Apr
Tips: Crampons are recommended for entry in the forest for beginners.
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Hi, i am Marius, i love exploring the mountains and nature. Friends say, i know the mountains better than most locals, but actually i get lost all the time while photographing ;). Read more about the Mountain Moments Team.
