Back

Plan a route here Plan similar route

recommended route Backcountry Skiing · Lechtal Alps

Zürs - Antenna

4.5 ·2 ratings

Responsible for this content
Alpenverein Hohe Munde

Photo: Thomas Wanner, ÖAV Sektion Hohe Munde

Selected alternatives for you

The "Antenna," as the run is also called by locals, is a very good alternative when many standard routes are already tracked out and you don't mind a bit of hiking. This sporty variant should only be done if conditions allow, as the lower section is relatively steep terrain with unfavorable catchment areas.

difficult

Distance 4.9 km

1:15 h

161 m

717 m

2,581 m

1,874 m

First-class variant with a 30-minute ascent on the Trittkopf. However, the north-facing descent compensates for the effort and leads over varied terrain through the Pazieltal. The proposed variant (GPS track) passes through a fairly steep gully in the middle section. In difficult conditions, the standard variant is recommended, which after the first section heads towards Oberalp and rejoins the track in significantly flatter terrain. (See Trittkopf Antenna Standard).

Author’s recommendation

A good closing run for the day, as the Antenna is noticeably slower to be tracked out than other variants and is relatively independent of the sun's position.

Author

Thomas Wanner

Responsible for this content
Alpenverein Hohe Munde

Difficulty

difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Experience

Landscape

Risk potential

Highest point

2,581 m

Lowest point

1,874 m

Best time of year

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cardinal direction

Track types

Show elevation profile

Rest stops

Trittkopf, BBQ Station

Safety information

Be aware of strong cornicing. In strong west winds and unstable snow layers, this variant should be approached with caution.

Tips and suggestions

http://www.skiarlberg.at/de

http://www.lawine.at

Roadbook

From the Trittkopf top station, climb directly after the exit to the left by the concrete pillar behind the building and then continue straight in the direction of the clearly visible antenna. The ascent takes about 30 minutes. Skins are usually not needed for the ascent, as the path is mostly well tracked and the ridge does not particularly favor walking with skins.

On the summit ridge, first ski about 100m north to the spot where you can easily slide the cornice into the Pazieltal. The first slope is very wide and quickly becomes flatter until you reach a broad flat area. Here you can choose between the offensive variant (towards the north) or a defensive variant (towards the east). Both variants meet again shortly on the boot pack leading back to the ski area.

Rest stop

Tip

Nearby

Top Partner

Waypoint

Start point

End point

Low point

High point

Forecast

Today {low} to {high} and {precipitation} of {precipitation_type}

show {x} more

Photo

Video

Trittkopf, BBQ Station

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

By train to the ÖBB railway station St. Anton am Arlberg.

Bus terminal for further travel directly at the station.

Directions

A12 Inn Valley Motorway from Innsbruck to Landeck, continue on the S16 expressway to the exit St. Anton am Arlberg and from there continue on the Arlberg pass to Zürs.

Parking

A large free parking lot in Zürs near the Trittkopf cable car.

Coordinates

47.161854, 10.185097

DMS

47°09'42.7"N 10°11'06.3"E

UTM

32T 589824 5223831

w3w

///edicts.infuriate.gloomier

Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Book recommendation by the author

Off Piste - Andy Thurner

Author’s map recommendations

Alpenverein map 3/2 Lechtal Alps - Arlberg

Swiss topo map 1:50000 Arlberg

Recommended maps for this region:

Equipment

3 Antenna avalanche transceivers, metal shovel, and probe are mandatory. Avalanche airbag and helmet are recommended.

Localization

Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

User Questions

Don't see what you need here?

Ask a question and get an answer from the author, the official DMO or the community.

4.5 of 5

2 ratings · 1 review

very good

good

satisfactory

fair

poor

Leave a rating

Rating submitted

Difficulty

difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

4.9 km

Duration

1:15 h

Ascent

161 m

Descent

717 m

Highest point

2,581 m

Lowest point

1,874 m

Public-transport-friendly Round trip Clear area Linear route

Weather at the starting point

10-day forecast

Statistics

Waypoints

Rest stops

My Map
Content
Show images Hide images

Features

Maps and trails

1 Waypoints

Nothing selected - click and drag in the elevation profile to zoom

Distance

Duration

Ascent

Descent

Elevation profile