Vernagt Hut - Hochjoch Hospice - Schöne Aussicht
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
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.
Reservation of hut sleeping places required!
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
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
Additional information
Recommended literature
Ötztal hiking book | Helga Marberger | Publisher: Tyrolia
Local information Vent / available at Information Vent
Recommended maps
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
Directions
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.
Arrival
Public transit
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
Starting point
Getting there
Parking
Paid parking in the mountaineering village of Vent:
At the entrance to the village (summer only)
At the valley station of the Wildspitze double chairlift (DSB Wildspitze)
At the Mountaineers’ Chapel
Further information can be found here:
https://www.oetztal.com/en/regions-villages/parking
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-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.