Hochjoch Hospiz - Schöne Aussicht
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
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.
Reservation of hut sleeping places necessary!
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Additional information
Recommended literature
Ötztal hiking book | Helga Marberger | Publisher: Tyrolia
Local information Vent / available at Information Vent
Recommended maps
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Kompass | Bike & hiking map Ötztal | 1:35,000
Directions
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.
Arrival
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
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
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities