Brandenburger Haus - Breslauer Hütte
Description
From the Brandenburger Haus via the Kesselwandferner glacier in a north-easterly direction to the Oberer Guslarjoch, then steeply over the firn slope (sometimes icy), finally flattening again towards the Fluchtkogel. From there, descend over the crevasse-rich Guslarferner glacier to the Vernagthütte, then via the Seufertweg trail to the Breslauer Hütte, overnight stay. Walking times: Brandenburger Haus - Fluchtkogel - Vernagthütte approx. 3 1/2 hours, Vernagthütte - Breslauer Hütte approx. 2 1/2 hours
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
From the Brandenburger Haus via the Kesselwandferner glacier in a north-easterly direction to the Oberer Guslarjoch, then steeply over the firn slope (sometimes icy), finally flattening again towards the Fluchtkogel. From there, descend over the crevasse-rich Guslarferner glacier to the Vernagthütte, then via the Seufertweg trail to the Breslauer Hütte, overnight stay. Walking times: Brandenburger Haus - Fluchtkogel - Vernagthütte approx. 3 1/2 hours, Vernagthütte - Breslauer Hütte approx. 2 1/2 hours
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Directions
From the Brandenburger Haus via the Kesselwandferner glacier in a north-easterly direction to the Oberer Guslarjoch, then steeply over the firn slope (sometimes icy), finally flattening again towards the Fluchtkogel. From there, descend over the crevasse-rich Guslarferner glacier to the Vernagthütte, then via the Seufertweg trail to the Breslauer Hütte, overnight stay. Walking times: Brandenburger Haus - Fluchtkogel - Vernagthütte approx. 3 1/2 hours, Vernagthütte - Breslauer Hütte approx. 2 1/2 hours
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel comfortably and quickly with 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 optimal route from your home location with the route planner online: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Vent:
In front of the village and at the valley station of the chairlift (paid)
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Wearing hiking gear such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to bring enough provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map.