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Hochjoch Hospiz
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Hiking route - Hochjoch HospizPhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
From Vent over the meadows and the suspension bridge to Rofen. From there further to the material cable car of the Vernagthütte and further through the impressive Rofen Gorge on a path that first ascends moderately, then steeply, to the Hochjoch Hospiz.
Author’s recommendation
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Hochjoch HospizGasthof Rofenhof
Safety information
Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountaineering equipment (see equipment) required. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.htmlTips 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 train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Vent is located in the west of Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn Valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, plan the optimal travel route from your hometown with the route planner online: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In the mountaineering 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 mountain railways)
Cost: € 6.00 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
Wearing hiking gear such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to bring sufficient provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map.
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