Hiking Trail

Urkundholm

Vent
Top
Medium
Key facts
3:00 h Duration
5.3 km Length
1243 m Ascent
0 m Descent
3,113 m Max. altitude
1,883 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Description

BRESLAUER HUT -> Urkundholm -> BRESLAUER HUT

Map & elevation profile

BRESLAUER HUT -> Urkundholm -> BRESLAUER HUT

From the Breslauer Hut, follow the ascent to the Wildspitze briefly, but soon leave the path to the right (junction "Urkundkolm/Ötztaler Urkund). Through steep hairpin bends and over small rock steps, it goes up to a saddle, then finally easily through block terrain or on a good path to the unobtrusive summit with a cross. The descent is along the ascent route.

Author's tip
Reservation of hut sleeping places necessary!

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Vent (Tourism area)
Gemeinde Sölden (Commune)

Mountain areas

Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 25.08.2016

Characteristics

Scenic
Refreshment stops available

Way types

Unbekannt 5.3 km

Safety guidelines

Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

Additional information

More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern

Recommended literature

Ötztal hiking book | Helga Marberger | Publisher: Tyrolia

Recommended maps

Kompass #042 | Inner Ötztal and Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 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

From the Breslauer Hut, follow the ascent to the Wildspitze briefly, but soon leave the path to the right (junction "Urkundkolm/Ötztaler Urkund). Through steep hairpin bends and over small rock steps, it goes up to a saddle, then finally easily through block terrain or on a good path to the unobtrusive summit with a cross. The descent is along the ascent route.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel quickly and conveniently by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Breslauer Hut

Getting there

Driving to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors through 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, you can determine your drive quickly and conveniently: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

In the mountaineering village 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 mountain railways)

- In winter only at the valley station of the chairlift.

Cost: € 5.00 per day/car

Coordinates

10.914722, 46.859977
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
5 °C
40%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
17 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
6 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
17 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

The tour is within these protected areas.

Naturpark Ötztal (Protected area)
Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)

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 provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map.