Hörnle
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
In the direction of Martin Busch Hut, the path turns right at the first rise and leads through larch forests to the Ochsenkopf and from there continues in switchbacks to the Hörndle. Beautiful view of Vent and the Stubai Mountains.
No opportunity to stop for food - bring a packed lunch
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Additional information
More information 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
Directions
In the direction of Martin Busch Hut, the path turns right at the first rise and leads through larch forests to the Ochsenkopf and from there continues in switchbacks to the Hörndle. Beautiful view of Vent and the Stubai Mountains.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal railway station. The terminus or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly continue by public transit or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! Current bus schedules are available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Parking
In the mountaineering village of Vent, the following parking options are available.
- 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)
- 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
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without food stops, is necessary.