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Hochjoch Hospiz - Middle Guslarspitze - Vernagthütte
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Hochjoch HospizPhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
Hochjoch Hospiz to the Middle Guslarspitze (3,126 m – walking time: about 3 hours) – descent to the Vernagthütte (2,755 m – walking time: about 1 ½ hours) or directly via the high path from the Hochjoch Hospiz to the Vernagthütte 2 hours – overnight stay
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Tips and suggestions
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly with the public bus service or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Vent is located in western Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley – the ÖTZTAL. For your journey by car, plan the optimal route from your home location using the route planner online right away: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In the mountain climbing village of Vent, the following parking options are available to you.
- 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 cable cars)
- In winter only at the valley station of the chairlift
Cost: €5.00 per day/car
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass #042 | Inner Ötztal and Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25,000
Kompass #042 | Inner Ötztal and Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25,000
Kompass #43 | Ötztal Alps, Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50,000
Freytag&Bernd WK 251 | Ötztal, Pitztal, Kaunertal, Wildspitze | 1:25,000
Kompass | Bike & Hiking Map Ötztal | 1:35,000
Equipment
Wearing hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to bring sufficient food as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map.
Localization
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