Backcountry skiing routes in the Lechtal Alps

Anyone who has done the run knows where the name comes from. A relatively easy variant that leads down northwest of the Knödelkopf, past the futuristic ventilation tunnel and further over lightly hilly terrain to Alpe Rauz.

Wonderful variant in very spacious terrain, also suitable for weaker skiers. However, the steep, often heavily tracked descent towards Stuben is often unpleasant.

Classic descent from Riffel II through the rear Rendl back to the valley station of the Rendl lift. Heavily frequented, therefore relatively safe, and very scenic.

The Waldschneise is a very safe and easy alternative to the steeper runs Maienplatt and Maienwasen. The cornice at the start of the run can be somewhat tricky with a lot of snow, but it is very obvious and can be easily bypassed.

A very impressive scenic variant descent, where you are almost always rewarded with a few untracked turns. The long traverse in the Hinterrendl and the inconvenient endpoint at MPREIS in St. Jakob make the route a bit more demanding.

Great north-facing descent variant for which you have to invest 30 minutes of ascent.

Spectacular run with partly very steep downhill sections.

A rather rarely used variant of the Valluga with a challenging approach via the ridge. In return, you are rewarded with a uniform north-facing slope.

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.

A relatively short but varied run in very safe terrain. Possible even in tense avalanche conditions and poor visibility.