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Ötztal Trek Route 4
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Similaun hutPhoto: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
STAGES 13 – 17
Similaunhütte (3,017 m) – Hochjoch-Hospiz (2,412 m) – Brandenburger Haus (3,274 m) – Vernagthütte (2,755 m) – Breslauer Hütte (2,844 m) – Restaurant Tiefenbach (2,789 m) – Rettenbachjoch (2,990 m) – Braunschweiger Hütte (2,758 m)
ON ÖTZI'S TRACKS
Elevation gain: 2,500 m ascent; 2,850 m descent
Distance: 40.5 km
One of the most popular mountain regions is probably the glacier world around Vent in the Ötztal. On Route 4, we follow Ötzi's tracks; of course, alpine experience and glacier travel with all safety precautions is absolutely necessary here.
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For those free from vertigo, sure-footed, and with high alpine experience; excellent physical condition, comprehensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, safety and orientation tools, and good weather conditions recommended. Please note the current weather report.
Tips and suggestions
Access – from Vent through the Nieder valley to the Martin-Busch hut and further to the Similaunhütte (approx. 4.5 h ascent)
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: 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 travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxis through the entire valley to your desired destination.
The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car trip into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. The car journey leads travelers over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In Vent, the following parking options are available:
- at the entrance to Vent | paid | multi-day tickets possible
- valley station of the chairlift | paid | multi-day tickets possible
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass hiking map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map is necessary, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without the possibility to stop for refreshments.
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