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Hochjoch Hospiz - Schöne Aussicht
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Hochjoch HospicePhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
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.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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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.htmlTips and suggestions
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernPublic transport
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
Directions
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
Book recommendation by the author
Ötztal hiking book | Helga Marberger | Publisher: Tyrolia
Local information Vent / available at Information Vent
Author’s map recommendations
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
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.Localization
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