Hiking Trail

Hochjoch Hospiz - Schöne Aussicht

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Key facts
3:00 h Duration
7.03 km Length
749 m Ascent
318 m Descent
2,842 m Max. altitude
2,288 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
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Description

HOCHJOCH HOSPIZ -> SCHÖNE AUSSICHT

Map & elevation profile

HOCHJOCH HOSPIZ -> SCHÖNE AUSSICHT

From Hochjoch Hospiz down a steep path to the bridge crossing the Hintereisbach. From there, up some switchbacks and moderately ascending above the Hochjochferner to the Schöne Aussicht shelter.

Author's tip
Reservation of hut sleeping places necessary!

Regions & Places

Italy (Country)
Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
South Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Merano and surroundings (Tourism area)
Vent (Tourism area)
Schnals (Commune)
Gemeinde Sölden (Commune)

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 25.08.2016

Characteristics

Scenic
Refreshment stops available

Way types

Unbekannt 7.03 km

Safety guidelines

Moderately difficult mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

Additional information

More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

Recommended literature

Ötztal hiking book | Helga Marberger | Publisher: Tyrolia

Local information Vent / available at Information Vent

Recommended maps

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

From Hochjoch Hospiz down a steep path to the bridge crossing the Hintereisbach. From there, up some switchbacks and moderately ascending above the Hochjochferner to the Schöne Aussicht shelter.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The terminus or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly by public bus or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Hochjoch Hospiz

Getting there

The car trip into ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. The arrival by car leads visitors over the Inn valley up to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be planned quickly and conveniently: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

In the mountaineer village Vent, the following parking options are available to you.

- In summer, in front of the village (parking machine, coins or EC card only) and at the valley station of the chairlift (at the ticket office of the cable cars)

- In winter, only at the valley station of the chairlift.

Cost: € 5.00 per day/car

Coordinates

10.833676, 46.825105
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
5 °C
40%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
17 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
6 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
17 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

The tour is within these protected areas.

Naturpark Ötztal (Protected area)
Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a cap, possibly gloves, is necessary for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions on hikes without the option to stop for food, is necessary.