Toprecommended route
Ötztal Trek Route 4
Ötztal Verified partner
-
SimilaunhüttePhoto: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
Explanation
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)
Elevation gain: 2,500 meters ascent; 2,850 meters descentDistance: 40.5 km
One of the most popular mountain regions is undoubtedly the glacier world around Vent in the Ötztal valley. On Route 4, we follow in Ötzi’s footsteps. Alpine experience and proper glacier safety precautions are absolutely essential for this journey.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileSafety information
For high alpine experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted. Excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing gear, safety- and orientation guide, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather reportTips and suggestions
Approach – from Vent through Niedertal to Martin-Busch Hut and further to Similaun Hut (approx. 4.5 hours ascent).More details about hiking In Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/hiking
Public transport
Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/mapsParking
The following parking facilities are available in Vent:
- Vent village entrance | chargeable | Multi-day ticket available
- Chairlift valley station | chargeable | Multi-day ticket available
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Statistics
- Content
- Show images Hide images