Alpine Tour

Vent - Ramolhaus

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Key facts
5:00 h Duration
7 km Length
1342 m Ascent
218 m Descent
3,187 m Max. altitude
1,899 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
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Description

VENT -> Ramoljoch -> RAMOLHAUS

Map & elevation profile

VENT -> Ramoljoch -> RAMOLHAUS

Vent (1,900 m) - Ramoljoch - Ramolhaus (3,005 m)

Moderately steep path through the stone pine forest. The Ramolalm is not managed.

From there, a steep ascent leads to the Ramoljoch (3,200 m) and then the descent over rocks to the Ramolferner

and further about 30 minutes on foot to the hut.

Author's tip
A sure head and secure footing are required!

Regions & Places

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

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 25.03.2026 · Created at 03.08.2017

Way types

Asphalt 87.44 m
Pfad 6.91 km

Safety guidelines

For those free from vertigo, sure-footed, and highly alpine experienced mountaineers; excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, securing and orientation tools, and good weather conditions recommended Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

The hut is open but currently not reachable from Vent due to snow conditions.

Additional information

This route is only recommended in good weather and with appropriate alpine equipment.

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 #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

Vent (1,900 m) - Ramoljoch (3,189 m) - Ramolhaus (3,005 m)

(At times steep) ascent from Vent via the Ramolalm - descent (ropes, iron steps) via the Ramoljoch onto the Ramolferner - across to the Ramolhaus.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly by public bus 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

Vent

Getting there

Vent is located in the west of Austria in the federal 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 with the route planner online right away: 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 machine, coins or EC card only) and at the valley station of the chairlift (at the mountain railways cashier)

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

Cost: € 6.00 per day/car

Coordinates

10.91341, 46.85886
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)

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions if hiking without refreshment options, is necessary.