Hiking Trail

Mutsbühl

Ötztal
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Key facts
1:30 h Duration
4.49 km Length
470 m Ascent
470 m Descent
2,360 m Max. altitude
1,917 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
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Description

VENT -> MUTSBÜHL

Map & elevation profile

VENT -> MUTSBÜHL

The path branches off to the right at the top station of the Gampen lift. Steep ascent through the beautiful stone pine forest to Mutsbühl. The rich flora is noteworthy. From Mutsbühl, there is a magnificent view of the Wildspitze, Weißkugel, and Similaun. For the descent, the route via the Ramolalm is recommended. Walking times: 1.5 hours to Mutsbühl and 1.5 hours from Mutsbühl via the Ramolalm to Vent.

Author's tip

Our certified hiking and mountain guides will be happy to accompany you on this route. Further information and registration at: https://www.oetztal.com/erlebnisse

No dining options.

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Vent (Tourism area)
Gemeinde Sölden (Commune)

Mountain areas

Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 25.08.2016

Characteristics

Round trip
Insider tip

Way types

Unbekannt 4.49 km

Safety guidelines

Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountaineering experience and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

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

The path branches off to the right at the top station of the Gampen lift. Steep ascent through the beautiful stone pine forest to Mutsbühl. The rich flora is noteworthy. From Mutsbühl, there is a magnificent view of the Wildspitze, Weißkugel, and Similaun. For the descent, the route via the Ramolalm is recommended. Walking times: 1.5 hours to Mutsbühl and 1.5 hours from Mutsbühl via the Ramolalm to Vent.

Public transit

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 continue with public bus services 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

Vent

Getting there

Vent lies in western 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 route from your home location online right away with the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

In Vent, the following parking options are available:

In front of the village and at the base station of the chairlift (paid)

Coordinates

10.914935, 46.858409
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
12 °C
30%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
27 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
14 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

The tour is within these protected areas.

Naturpark Ötztal (Protected area)
Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)

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 dining options, is necessary.