Tyrol · Ski touring

Hochkar

An out-and-back ski touring route in Tyrol, Austria.

1.9 mi
round trip
2,059 ft
climb
9,134 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Hochkar is an out-and-back ski touring route in Tyrol, Austria. It is 1.0 miles each way, 1.9 miles there and back. It runs between about 8,010 ft and 9,130 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,590 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an expert route. The nearest town is St. Anton am Arlberg, about 2.3 miles southeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hintere Rendlspitze, Hochkarspitze and Vordere Rendlspitze. Stockibach - Wasserfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Austria Parks Arlberg and Arlberg-Panoramacamping are within about 6 miles. There are 7 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Ski touring crosses avalanche terrain: read the local avalanche bulletin and carry beacon, shovel and probe.

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Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Hochkar for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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