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TouringTip | Ortberg

A beautiful panoramic peak in the Goldberg group

by Christian Skala 01/17/2019
At the very end of the Gastein Valley near Sportgastein, the starting point of this south-facing pleasure tour is located at an altitude of over 1500 m with guaranteed snow. Compared to many tours in the area, this tour is a little quieter and more leisurely and you are also rewarded with a wonderful panoramic view at the summit.

Ascent

From the starting point at the Valeriehaus, head north via a steeper south-facing ascent towards the Bockhartseehütte. In the first section, you can follow a road to the tunnel. The tunnel is normally closed in winter, so leave the road at this point at the latest and continue the ascent in open terrain. At the Bockhartseehütte hut, you are rewarded with a beautiful view of the reservoir before descending to the dam wall. The few downhill meters can also be skied well with skins, so skinning is not absolutely necessary. After crossing the dam wall, follow the south-western ridge to the summit of the Ortberg. A beautiful panorama with a perfect view towards the Hohe Tauern awaits you there.

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Descent

The descent is the same as the ascent. The short ascent from the dam wall to the Bockhartseehütte can be tackled on skins or on foot, depending on the conditions.

Information

Difficulty (5-level scale): 2

Equipment: Crampons are advisable for the steep sections depending on the conditions and time of year

Exposure: South, south-west

Altitude difference start | finish: 1589 m | 2401 m

Altitude difference uphill | downhill: approx. 920 m (with a short ascent to the Bockhartseehütte)

Duration: approx. 3 hours

Best time of year: all winter (the lower south-facing ascent can snow out early!).)

Accommodation: Various accommodation options in Bad Gastein and Böckstein

How to get there: From the B311 into the Gastein Valley and continue on the B167 to Böckstein. From there, take the toll road "Gasteiner Alpenstraße" to Sportgastein. Parking is best at the Valeriehaus.

Topographical maps: Alpenvereinskarte 42 Sonnblick 1:25000, ISBN 3-928777-77-7

Note: The PG touring tips are general descriptions of tours that we like subjectively. Our touring tips do NOT refer to CURRENT CONDITIONS. Read the situation report and the weather forecast and plan your tour accordingly.

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