Middle Guslarspitze - from Hochjoch Hospice
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
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.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
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 Valley, Venter Valley | 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
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.
Arrival
Public transit
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
Starting point
Getting there
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
Paid parking in the mountaineering village of Vent:
At the entrance to the village (summer only)
At the valley station of the Wildspitze double chairlift (DSB Wildspitze)
At the Mountaineers’ Chapel
Further information can be found here:
https://www.oetztal.com/en/regions-villages/parking
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. 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.