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Middle Guslarspitze - from Hochjoch Hospice
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GuslarspitzePhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
From Vent on the wonderful hiking path and over the suspension bridge to the Rofen farms, from there over the Rofen meadows to the valley station of the material cable car of the Vernagthütte, from there further through the impressive gorge on a moderately ascending path to the Hochjoch Hospice. From the hut further towards the Brandenburger House, after about 1 hour the path branches off towards the Guslarspitze. Continue on soft grassy ground, finally over rocky terrain to the summit. You can expect a wonderful panoramic view and a beautiful summit cross with an edelweiss. Return via the Vernagthütte.
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Track types
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Hochjoch HospizGasthof Rofenhof
Safety information
Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.htmlPublic transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final station or exit point is the ÖTZTAL train station. Afterwards, travel comfortably and quickly by public bus or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Vent is located in western Austria in the state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your car journey, plan the optimal route from your home location with the route planner online at: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In the mountaineering village 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 mountain railways ticket office)
- 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
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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, hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Bringing a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without rest options, is necessary.
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