Ötztal Trek Stage 16
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
- Route: trail
- Requirements: surefootedness, head for heights
- Mountain path red difficulties: no special difficulties
- Equipment: normal hiking equipment
- Overnight stay, refreshment: Vernagthütte, Breslauer Hütte
- Cross-entry, exit: Vent – Vernagtegg – Vernagthütte (approx. 3.5 h ascent, approx. 2.5 h descent); Stablein mountain station of the Wildspitze chairlift (Vent) – Breslauer Hütte (approx. 1.5 h ascent, approx. 1.25 h descent)
Stage 16 as a day stage (reverse)
From Vent (1,900 m) with the lift to the Wildes Mannle mountain station - Breslauer Hütte (2,844 m) - Vernagthütte (2,755 m) - Vent (1,900 m)
DAY TIP
Breslauer Hütte – Urkundholm (3,134 m) – Breslauer Hütte
Short ascent from the hut to the Urkundholm, surefootedness and a head for heights required.
Difficulty, hiking time: medium hiking route, approx. 1.45 h
Altitude difference: 290 m ascent and descent
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Suitable for surefooted, head-for-heights, and alpine-experienced mountaineers; very good physical condition, alpine experience, and mountain equipment (see under Equipment), sometimes alpine safety equipment, good weather conditions recommended Please note the current weather report
Hiking difficulty
Additional information
Did you know that…
...the glacier water of the Vernagt Glacier surged as far as the Inn Valley during outbreaks?
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern
Recommended maps
Kompass hiking map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)
Directions
AT THE FOOT OF THE WILDSPITZE VIA THE SEUFERT TRAIL
You hike down the slope in front of the hut and then descend into the valley of the Vernagtbach on the left. From here, a magnificent view opens up to the Great Vernagt Glacier with the Hochvernagtspitze to the north or northwest. There you cross the Vernagtbach and hike up on the opposite side to the flat areas at Platteiberg. From Platteiberg, the route continues only above the Rofental. You then cross the Platteikar, shortly after the trail leads through the Mitterkar. Directly above the Mitterkar rises the Ötztal Wildspitze, which presents an unusual rocky face. At the shelter, it is time to enjoy the view: opposite, among others, the Kreuzspitze rises. To the southwest, the Hochjochferner and the shapely Weißkugel show themselves.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal railway station. The terminus or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
The drive to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors along 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 drive can be determined quickly and conveniently: 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 ticket possible
- valley station of the chairlift | paid | multi-day ticket possible
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 is necessary 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 refreshment options, is necessary.