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Seufertweg Vernagthütte - Hochjoch Hospiz

Mountain Hike · Vent
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  • Vernagthütte
    Vernagthütte
    Photo: Roland Grüner, Ötztal

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    moderate
    Distance 5.1 km
    1:30 h
    92 m
    435 m
    2,755 m
    2,412 m
    From Vernagthütte on a beautiful high altitude trail to Hochjoch Hospiz.

     

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Highest point
    2,755 m
    Lowest point
    2,412 m
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    Public transport

    Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

     

    Directions

    Vent is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps

     

    Parking

    The following parking options are available in the mountaineering village Vent 

     - In summertime in front of the village (parking machine, only coins or EC card) and at the chairlift (at the ticket office of the mountain railways)

     - In wintertime only at the chairlift

     Cost: € 5,00 per day/car

     

    Coordinates

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    46.853614, 10.823874
    DMS
    46°51'13.0"N 10°49'25.9"E
    UTM
    32T 639037 5190511
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Ötztaler Wanderbuch | Helga Marberger | Verlag: Tyrolia

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25.000

    Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25.000

    Kompass #43 | Ötztaler Alpen, Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000

    Freytag&Bernd WK 251  | Ötztal, Pitztal, Kaunertal, Wildspitze  | 1:25:000

    Kompass | Bike- & Wanderkarte Ötztal | 1:35.000

    Equipment

    It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and possibly gloves. It is also important to have enough food, as well as a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.

     

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.1 km
    Duration
    1:30 h
    Ascent
    92 m
    Descent
    435 m
    Highest point
    2,755 m
    Lowest point
    2,412 m
    Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available

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