Three Huts Route - Breslauer Hut, Vernagthütte, Hochjoch Hospiz
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
Via the Seufertweg without significant ascent into the Vernagtbachtal. From there up to the Vernagthütte. On an easy path to the Hochjoch Hospiz.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Recommended literature
Recommended maps
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Directions
Breslauer Hut - onward to Vernagthütte (2,755 m) - to Hochjoch Hospiz (2,413 m) - overnight stay, walking time: total approx. 4 ½ hours (extension of the route: Vernagthütte – via the Middle Guslarspitze 3126 m 1 ½ h to Hochjoch Hospiz 2 h)
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 travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the whole valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Vent is located in western Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn Valley – the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, plan the optimal route from your home location easily online with 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 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 hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to bring sufficient food, a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and optionally a hiking map.