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Ski tour to the Almkogel

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium
Route 17,6 km
Time 4:30 h
Uphill 1013 hm
Downhill 1013 hm
Highest point 2111 m

The approximately 18 km long, moderately difficult ski tour to the Almkogel takes about 4½ hours and requires both fitness and technique. Starting from the top station of the Tauplitz 4-seater chairlift, the route leads past the Steirersee huts and Lake Steirersee through the Totes Gebirge to Lake Schwarzensee. The return follows the same route, with optional steeper descent variants – avalanche warnings must be observed.

The approximately 18 km long route takes about 4½ hours and is classified as moderately difficult, requiring both fitness and technique.
The ski tour begins at the top station of the Tauplitz 4er Sesselbahn Tauplitzat 1,656 meters above sea level and leads to the Steirersee huts, with an initial short descent to Lake Steirersee.
The route is demanding but scenically magnificent, passing through the white winter landscape of the Totes Gebirge. The ascent runs across the alpine plateau, along Lake Steirersee, and through forested sections up to Lake Schwarzensee. The return follows the same route, with steeper descent options depending on snow conditions.

Note: Always check Lawinenhinweise before setting out.

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Free parking is available in Tauplitz and on the Tauplitzalm. 
The ski tour starts at the mountain station of the 4-seater chairlift Tauplitz at 1,656 meters above sea level and leads eastwards to the Steirerseehütten. Here there is already the first descent to the Steirersee.

Continue along the Steirersee and up to the Schwarzensee. Follow to the right past the Leistalmhütte in the direction of Kamphütten. After about 500 meters turn left and continue in a northeasterly direction to the summit of the Almkogel. The way back is along the ascent route.

Before starting the ski tour, be sure to inform yourself about the current avalanche warning level. The topic of safety plays a major role in ski touring. You should always have the most important utensils with you:
  • Avalanche transceiver (LVS)
  • Avalanche shovel
  • Avalanche probe
  • First aid kit
  • Bivy sack
  • Headlamp
  • Provisions
  • Maps of the area

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Tauplitz 70
8982 Bad Mitterndorf
+43 3688 24 46
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What the weather will be like Bad Mitterndorf (800m)

Today, 05.10.2026

Morning clouds will clear gradually. Then frequent sunny periods.
Morning
cloudy
7°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 5%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 25%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
sunny
12°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 25%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Tomorrow, 06.10.2026

Early clouds will clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
Morning
slightly cloudy
5°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
sunny
20°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
very sunny
12°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Forecast

07.10.2026
very sunny
5°C 21°C
08.10.2026
cloudy
6°C 16°C
09.10.2026
cloudy
4°C 12°C

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