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Saykogel
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Sunrise on the way to SaykogelPhoto: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
From Vent over the meadows and the suspension bridge to Rofen. From there continue to the material cable car of the Vernagthütte and further through the impressive Rofner Gorge on a path that first rises moderately, then steeply, to the Hochjoch Hospice. From the Hochjoch Hospice, descend to the iron bridge over the Hintereisbach and in steep switchbacks to the junction to the Martin Busch Hut. Over very rocky terrain, first gently then steeply ascending to the summit (two small climbing passages in between, no rope protection available - surefootedness and freedom from dizziness required). Descent via the Martin Busch Hut possible.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Gasthof RofenhofSafety information
For those free from dizziness, surefooted, and experienced in high alpine mountaineering; excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, safety and navigation aids, good weather conditions recommended. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.htmlPublic transport
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 travel through the entire valley to your destination using public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car journey to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors 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 drive can be quickly and conveniently planned: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In the mountaineering village Vent, the following parking options are available to you.
- In summer, in front of the village (parking machine, coins or EC card only) and at the valley station of the chairlift (at the cable car cash desk)
- In winter, only at the valley station of the chairlift.
Cost: €5.00 per day/car
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Ötztal Hiking Book | Helga Marberger | Publisher: Tyrolia
Local information Vent / available at Information Vent
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass #042 | Inner Ötztal and Pitztal, Gurgler Valley, Venter Valley | 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
Equipment
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 the possibility of stopping for food, is necessary.Localization
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