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Ski tour to the Almkogel

Characteristics

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Fitness

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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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.

Free parking is available in Tauplitz and on the Tauplitzalm. 

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What the weather will be like Bad Mitterndorf (800m)

Today, 24.06.2026

Early clouds will clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
Morning
sunny
18°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 15%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
sunny
29°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 45%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
very sunny
26°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 45%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 25.06.2026

The day starts sunny, but will be partly cloudy in the afternoon.
Morning
very sunny
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
sunny
31°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 10%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
sunny
27°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 10%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

25.06.2026
sunny
14°C 32°C
26.06.2026
very sunny
14°C 34°C
27.06.2026
very sunny
15°C 36°C

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