Breslauer Hut - Wildspitze
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
BRESLAUER HUT -> WILDSPITZE
From the Breslauer Hut over the Rofenkargletscher to Wildspitze, descent over the Mitterkarjoch back to the Breslauer Hut, walking time: approx. 6 1/2 to 7 hours.
Reservation of hut sleeping places necessary!
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
For climbers free from fear of heights, sure-footed and highly experienced in high alpine terrain; excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, securing and orientation tools, good weather conditions recommended. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Additional information
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Recommended maps
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Directions
Wildspitze (3,768 m)
Starting point: Breslauer Hut
1) From the Breslauer Hut via the "normal route":
Along the marked path (partly marked by "stone cairns") into the Mitterkarferner. Over this, quite steeply at the end to the Mitterkarjoch. Further over the Taschachferner (some glacier crevasses) and the often icy snow ridge to the south summit.
Duration: approx. 4 h
2) From the Breslauer Hut via the Rofenkargletscher:
From the hut heading north on a good path to the Rofenkargletscher. Over the partly heavily crevassed glacier towards the rock island (3,468 m) and past it on the right, finally in a westerly direction to the Urkundsattel. Over snow and ice up to the rocks and over these (steep but not too difficult) to the south summit.
Duration: approx. 4 h
3) From the Breslauer Hut via the Ötztaler Urkund:
Follow the path a few meters towards the Mitterkarferner, then after about 5 minutes turn right and ascend in switchbacks up to the Urkundholm (3,140 m). Continue over trail traces to the southeast ridge and over this in exposed climbing (one section grade III) to the Ötztaler Urkund (3,556 m). Short descent and over snowfield to the Urkundsattel. Over snow and ice up to the rocks and over these (steep but not too difficult) to the south summit.
Duration: total ascent approx. 4 h
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel comfortably and quickly by public transportation or local taxi services throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
The car drive into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Travelling by car leads visitors via the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be determined quickly and conveniently: Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
Paid parking in the mountaineering village of Vent:
At the entrance to the village (summer only)
At the valley station of the Wildspitze double chairlift (DSB Wildspitze)
At the Mountaineers’ Chapel
Further information can be found here:
https://www.oetztal.com/en/regions-villages/parking
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without refreshment possibilities, is necessary.