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Vernagt Hut - Hochjoch Hospice - Schöne Aussicht
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Photo: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
VERNAGT HUT -> Hochjoch Hospice -> SCHÖNE AUSSICHT
From the Vernagt Hut over a beautiful high-altitude path to the Hochjoch Hospice. From there, down a steep trail to the bridge that crosses the Hintereisbach. From there, up several switchbacks and moderately ascending above the Hochjoch Glacier to the Schöne Aussicht shelter.
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Reservation of hut sleeping places required!
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VernagthütteSafety information
Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see equipment section) necessary. Please check the current weather forecast at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Tips and suggestions
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernPublic transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final station or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination by public local transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Car travel to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Travel by car takes visitors through the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your trip using the route planner: Route planner: https://www.google.at/mapsParking
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 cable car ticket office)
- In winter, only at the valley station of the chairlift.
Cost: € 5.00 per day/car
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Ötztal hiking book | Helga Marberger | Publisher: Tyrolia
Local information Vent / available at Information Vent
Author’s map recommendations
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Kompass | Bike & hiking map Ötztal | 1:35,000
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Bringing a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without any refreshment opportunities, is necessary.
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