Winter Hochkar, © Jürgen Fehringer

**** Dear Guests! Please note the WINTER CLOSURE of the Ybbstal Cycle Path and MTB trails from NOVEMBER 1st, 2024, to APRIL 15th, 2025! **** Additionally, starting from NOVEMBER 4th, 2024, we will be available during our winter hours as follows: MON & TUE from 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM | WED - FRI from 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM & 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM **** Our office hours in Lunz am See and Waidhofen/Ybbs will also change starting NOVEMBER 4th, 2024! **** You can find all details about the WINTER HOURS HERE! ****

Ski touring prohibition at Hochkar

Information for tourers at Ybbstal Alps

Ski touring on groomed pistes in Göstling/Hochkar is strictly prohibited all day (day and night!)!

Please note that skiing on closed pistes on the Hochkar is prohibited without exception! Furthermore, it is forbidden to use the pistes outside the operating hours from 5.00PM to 08.30AM.

Why is that?
Parts of the pistes have to be prepared with a rope winch. This rope is up to 1km long, can dig into the snow and is therefore often not visible. Crossing the rope can lead to fatal accidents. There is no danger protection!

The Hochkar Bergbahnen appeal to the common sense of guests to observe the closures and thank them for their understanding!

Further information about ski touring prohibition on Hochkar can be found HERE!

HOWEVER: You can start an off-piste ski tour on your own ascent track, starting from parking lot P4, if the snow conditions allow it. --> Find the tour here!

 

Skitour trail Hochkar