Challenging and long Ötscher round tour starting from Lackenhof and continuing to a marked route without safety appliances, altitude gain of more than 1000 meters and climbing-spots in the difficulty of 1+ according to the UIAA scale. Only for experienced, sure-footed and climbing agile mountain hikers, provided safe and dry weather conditions.
The start is at the chairlift "Großer Ötscher" via Raneck, then continuing on the ridge. From there, the terrain becomes more exposed and rocky, leading to the peak of Ötscher. The descend is relatively easier, via the hut to to the valley station.
Safety details:
- Participation is only possible with one of the so-called "3Gs" (either proof of a negative Covid test, vaccination or recovery from a recent covid infection),
All participants should have recent valid negative Corona test certificate, a valid certification of vaccination or proof of having recovered from a covid infection in the last 6 months (a check will be done before the start of the hike).
- Physical distancing of 2m
- The activity is subject to the currently applicable covid regulations, so may be cancelled at short notice, or extra limitations imposed.
