The present disclosure relates to a heel unit for a touring ski binding. In some embodiments, the heel unit, which may include a ski brake lock, may be moved into an entry position, an intermediate position, and a climbing position. In some embodiments, the ski brake lock may include a linearly displaceable, spring-loaded actuating rod connected to the ski brake and a slotted guide located in a heel clamp. The slotted guide may include a locking element aligned along the vertical axis of rotation of the holding body, rotating with the holding body and moving along the axis of rotation, spring-loaded in the direction of the ski plane.

The present disclosure relates to a heel unit for a touring ski binding. In some embodiments, the heel unit, which may include a ski brake lock, may be moved into an entry position, an intermediate position, and a climbing position. In some embodiments, the ski brake lock may include a linearly displaceable, spring-loaded actuating rod connected to the ski brake and a slotted guide located in a heel clamp. The slotted guide may include a locking element aligned along the vertical axis of rotation of the holding body, rotating with the holding body and moving along the axis of rotation, spring-loaded in the direction of the ski plane.