Seufert Trail Vernagthütte - Hochjoch Hospiz
Description
From the Vernagthütte on a beautiful high-altitude trail to the Hochjoch Hospiz.
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
From the Vernagthütte on a beautiful high-altitude trail to the Hochjoch Hospiz.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Recommended literature
Recommended maps
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Freytag&Bernd WK 251 | Ötztal, Pitztal, Kaunertal, Wildspitze | 1:25,000
Kompass | Bike & Hiking Map Ötztal | 1:35,000
Directions
From the Vernagthütte on a beautiful high-altitude trail to the Hochjoch Hospiz.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel 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
Starting point
Getting there
Vent lies in the west of Austria in the federal state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your car trip, plan the optimal travel route from your home location with the route planner online here: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In the mountaineering village of Vent, the following parking options are available.
- In summer in front of the village (parking meter, coins or EC card only) and at the valley station of the chairlift (at the ticket office of the cable cars)
- In winter only at the valley station of the chairlift
Cost: € 5.00 per day/car
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Wearing hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to bring sufficient provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map.