Vent - Hochjoch Hospiz - Brandenburger House
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
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 ascends moderately, then steeply, to the Hochjoch Hospiz. From there up the steep switchbacks of the slope, after about 15 minutes the path branches off to the left; passing the rugged tongue of the Kesselwand Glacier. The last part of the path leads over the Kesselwand Glacier (only with a rope and in a group).
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Way types
Safety guidelines
Additional information
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
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Directions
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 ascends moderately, then steeply, to the Hochjoch Hospiz. From there up the steep switchbacks of the slope, after about 15 minutes the path branches off to the left; passing the rugged tongue of the Kesselwand Glacier. The last part of the path leads over the Kesselwand Glacier (only with a rope and in a group).
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel comfortably and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire 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 TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your trip by car, plan the optimal 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 cable car cashier)
- In winter, only at the valley station of the chairlift.
Cost: € 6.00 per day/car
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking shoes, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, possibly gloves, is necessary 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 any food stops, is required.