Around Vent
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
On a wide path past the Gampenlift, along the edge of the forest to the bridge over the Venterache. Return either along the road or above the meadows.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Additional information
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Recommended literature
Recommended maps
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Directions
On a wide path past the Gampenlift, along the edge of the forest to the bridge over the Venterache. Return either along the road or above the meadows.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Then travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Vent is located in the west of Austria in the federal state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your car journey, plan the best route from your home with the route planner online: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In the mountaineering village of Vent the following parking options are available.
- In summer in front of the village (parking meter, coins or EC card only) and at the valley station of the chairlift (at the cash desk of the mountain railways)
- In winter only at the valley station of the chairlift
Cost: € 6.00 per day/car
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Wearing hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to bring sufficient food and a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map.