Piste Ski Touring on the Maiskogel
The pistes and infrastructure of the Maiskogel are primarily intended for skiers and snowboarders who ride up the mountain by lift. However, ski tourers are allowed to use the pistes of the Maiskogel between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m, on Wednesdays until 8 p.m. Ski tourers do so at their own risk and must obey the piste rules shown below.
Local bylaws prohibit any use of the pistes whatsoever from Thursday until Tuesday between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. of the following day and on Wednesday between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. of the following day.
We ask you to obey these regulations for your own safety!
New ascent route: Skitour-Maiskogel
The newly marked track for touring skiers who are climbing the Maiskogel provides a safe alternative right at the edge of the piste. The route begins at Maiskogel parking area "Maiskogelbahn" (near the Kaprun Center) and leads all the way up to the Almbahn mountain terminal, elev. 1,733 m (ca. 970 m vertical gain / ca. 6,5 km total length) and to the
3K K-onnection valley station, 1,570 m (ca. 800 m gain / ca. 6,2 km). Depending on your stamina and what you are in the mood for, you have the option to end your tour at various points, then safely ski down the piste back to the valley.
For route details, please visit www.alpenverein.at/kaprun
Piste touring on the Maiskogel
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By local ordinance, skiing and walking on the piste are prohibited Thursday through Tuesday from 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. as well as Wednesdays from 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.
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Always comply with warning signs, localized restrictions and closures
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Only climb the slope in single file using the edge of the piste
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Use extreme caution near crests of hills, bottlenecks, steep and icy sections, and whenever you are crossing the piste
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Only cross the piste where you can be clearly seen, maintaining plenty of distance between skiers behind and in front of you
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Dogs are not permitted on the pistes
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Ski tourers must obey the 10 FIS Rules of the Pistes
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Ascents and descents are at your own risk and subject to your own personal responsibility
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Respect your boundaries: Stay on marked routes and pistes, avoid the edges of forests, respect the “Quiet Zones” which have been created to protect wildlife and plants!
