The small Rosshütte ski area in Seefeld is particularly interesting for freeriders thanks to the diverse downhill options in the Reither Kar. Steep and often powdery north-facing runs can be reached with a short ascent.
Ascent
From the Härmelekopfbahn mountain station, the steep ascent to the Härmelekopf (2,224 m) is usually easiest on foot and can be reached quickly. From there, follow the often heavily overgrown ridge between Härmelekopf and Reither Spitze (2,374 m) to the S and SE until you reach a small but striking ridge.
Descent
The descent leads briefly very steeply to the NE, then to the N and NW, first through the Reither Kar, then over slopes covered in mountain pines and finally through the forest into Hermannstal. Follow the flat valley until you can cross to the right onto the piste, which quickly takes you back to the valley station of the ski area.
Alternative
Between Härmelekopf and the Joch, there are several places where you can ski extremely steeply eastwards directly into the Reither Kar. Short ascents with skins on the east side of the Reither Kar also open up interesting downhill options.
Tour information
Difficulty: ***
Special dangers: Ridge often overgrown
Average steepness/Maximum steepness: 35°/40°
Exposure: NW - E - N - W
Altitude difference start and finish: 2.034 m | 1,234 m
Altitude difference uphill and downhill: approx. 200 m | 1.000 m
Duration: 2 hours
Best time of year: December to February
Addresses: > Bergbahnen Rosshütte Tel. +43/(0) 5212 24 160, > Tourismusverband Seefeld Tel. +43 (0) 508 80 50
Directions: On the Inntalautobahn to the Zirl-West exit, from there over the Zirler Berg to Seefeld. From the north via Scharnitz to Seefeld.
Topographical maps: AV-Karte 31/5, Innsbruck Umgebung mit Skirouten 1:50.000
Book tip: This tour can be found in the book "PowderGuide Tirol - Die besten Freeride-Touren" Buch bestellen
