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Vent - Hochjoch Hospiz - Brandenburger House
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Photo: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
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).
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Safety information
For those free of vertigo, sure-footed and highly experienced in high-alpine mountaineering; excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, securing and orientation tools, good weather conditions recommended Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.htmlTips and suggestions
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
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
Directions
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
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass #042 | Inner Ötztal and Pitztal, Gurgler Valley, Venter Valley | 1:25,000
Kompass #042 | Inner Ötztal and Pitztal, Gurgler Valley, Venter Valley | 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
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.
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