Stations of the Cross - Reith im Alpbachtal

How about exploring nature far removed from the ski slopes during the ascent and then wedeling down the groomed ski slope? This ski tour in Reith im Alpbachtal is a perfect solution.

The ski tour starts at the Reitherkogelbahn car park in Reith im Alpbachtal. After putting on your touring skis, you climb for approx 1 km (130 m elevation gain) across the field gently uphill towards a forest path. Follow the trail along the edge of the forest until you reach the beginning of the "Kreuzweg". From here, the beautiful ski tour leads uphill through the Reither Kogel's romantic woods. At the end of the "Kreuzweg", you have covered 500 m elevation gain. From here, please follow the signs, which will take you through the Juppi Zauberwald (Juppi's Enchanted Forest).

Total climb:

• 3,5 km
• 600 m elevation gain
• 1,5 hours

The descent leads over perfectly groomed ski slopes along the Reitherkogel gondola lift. The Reitherkogel bottom station gondola lift and its car park are easily accessible. The Almstüberl Gschwendt along the ski run or the Liftcafe Heisn right next to the valley station provide food and drinks!

Author’s recommendation
Please note! Please do not deviate from the described route so as not to disturb wildlife feeding or damage reforestation!
Safety guidelines
Please observe the avalanche bulletin and weather forecast.
Directions
Start at the Reitherkogelbahn car park. Continue through a field to a forest track and on to the hiking path and edge of forest until you reach the beginning of the "Kreuzweg". At the end of the "Kreuzweg" follow the signs through the woods and Juppi Zauberwald (Juppi's Enchanted Forest). Cross the road and continue to the "Hochlift" top station. Ski down via the slope to the Reitherkogelbahn car park.
Author

Alpbachtal Tourismus