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Long Distance Hiking recommended route Stage 16

Ötztal Trek Stage 16

Long Distance Hiking · Vent
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    Vernagthütte (2.755 m) –> Breslauer Hütte (2.844 m)
    difficult
    Distance 6.9 km
    2:30 h
    358 m
    274 m
    2,864 m
    2,585 m
    • Route: Climbing
    • Requirements: Step safety, dizziness;
    • Mountain route red Difficulty: no special difficulties Equipment: normal hiking equipment Walking time: approx. 2 h Difference in altitude: approx. 300 Hm Rise, approx. 250 Hm Descent: 2,860 m Distance: approx. 7 km Accommodation, stop: Vernagthütte, Breslauer Hütte , Exit: from Vent via the Vernagtegg to Vernagthütte (approx. 3,5 h ascent, approx. 2,5 h descent); From the Stablein station of the Wildschitze chair lift (valley Vent) to the Breslauer Hütte (about 1.5 h ascent, about 1.25 h descent)

    Author’s recommendation

    TIP OF THE DAY

    Breslauer Hütte – Urkundholm (3.134 meter) – Breslauer Hütte

    Short ascent from the hut to Urkundholm peak. Surefootedness and a good head for heights required!

    Level, walking time: average hike, about. 1,45  h
    Altitude meters: 290 hm descent and ascent

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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: January 31, 2025
    Difficulty
    T4 difficult
    Overall difficulty
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    2,864 m
    Lowest point
    2,585 m
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    Safety information

    For experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted, Very good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary, such as alpine security material, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report

    Tips and suggestions

    Did you know that…
    ...the glacier waters of Vernagtferner even reached the Inntal valley during expansion times?

     

    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/maps

    Parking

    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

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    46.853676, 10.824022
    DMS
    46°51'13.2"N 10°49'26.5"E
    UTM
    32T 639049 5190519
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass Hiking Map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)

    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.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Ötztal Trek Stage 14
    • Ötztal Trek Stage 15
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    • Ötztaler Urweg E7 Vent - Gaislach
    • European E5 long-distance hiking trail – King's Segment – Vent to Obergurgl (alternative route)
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    Difficulty
    T4 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    6.9 km
    Duration
    2:30 h
    Ascent
    358 m
    Descent
    274 m
    Highest point
    2,864 m
    Lowest point
    2,585 m
    Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available

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