Lueger Valley - Galtenberg Saddle

Walking time: 3 hours – 900m elevation to the Galtenberg Saddle/"Skidepot" at approx. 2.000 m At the Luegergraben car park cross the bridge to the west of the stream and walk up the forest track and the open slopes to the Kolbentalalm. Bear right crossing fields and hills to the ridge at approx. 1.800m. Follow the ridge in a southerly direction until you reach the steep Großer Galtenbergs’ north-western flank. For the very fit: in general, the snow conditions do not permit walking up to the Galtenberg peak; any snow is mostly blown away. You can hike the remaining 400m to the peak on foot from the „Skidepot“ – a large, prominent rock at approx. 2.000m. This is definitely the safest option. Descent: same as ascent; experienced skiers can descend from the ridge bearing to the left of the peak (in a westerly direction) and over wide, open and steep slopes to the Farmkehralm. Continue on to the Greiteralm and out the Greiter Valley to Inneralpbach.

Directions
At the car park in the Lueger Valley - cross the bridge and ascend to the west of the stream - follow the forest track to the Kolbentalalm - keep slightly to the right crossing fields and hollows to the ridge (at approx. 1,800 m) - follow the ridge southwards to the steep north-west flank of the Großer Galtenberg - from the ski depot, a large, prominent boulder at approx. 2,000 m - trudge the last 400 metres on foot to the peak safest ascent option!! - descent: as ascent. For experienced skiers from the saddle under the peak to the left, i.e. towards the west - descend on wide, free and steep slopes to the Farmkehralm - from here continue to the Greiteralm and via the Greiter Valley to Inneralpbach.

Author
Alpbachtal Tourismus

Safety guidelines
When skiing off-piste please observe the daily avalanche report. Avalanche Report Tyrol