50% of Osttirol’s area lies at an elevation of over 2,000 meters above sea level. When you consider this, you truly realize just how many unspoiledmountain ranges and valleys — rarely visited by people —still exist in Osttirol. It’s no wonder, then, that you’ll usually hardly encounter a soul while ski touring in Osttirol—provided you take this into account when planning your trip.
This unspoiled nature in Osttirol offers an ideal and unique habitat for a wide variety of animal species, some of which are rare. The area in and around the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern, in particular, is considered an oasis of biodiversity. Encounters with roe deer and red deer, or sightings of ibex, chamois, eagles, ptarmigan, and many more, sometimes add that special something to a mountain or ski tour. As wonderful as these experiences and encounters are, you should always keep in mind that we are merely guestsin the unique habitat of Osttirol’s wildlife.
