Toprecommended route
Alpine Tour
· Vent
Weisskugel
Ötztal Verified partner
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Photo: Ötztal Tourismus , Ötztal
From the Brandenburger Haus first in a southwesterly direction and later south to the Vernaglwand (point: 3,065 m). Down on a partly secured path to the Langtaufernferner. Across this crevasse-rich glacier to the Weißkugeljoch and from here steeply over the rocky ridge directly to the summit. However, the ascent via the magnificent north ridge (sometimes difficult due to icing) is more beautiful. Easiest descent: via the Hintereisjoch and the Hintereisferner directly to the Hochjoch Hospiz in about 4 hours.
Author’s recommendation
Ötztal Verified partner
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
For climbers who are free from dizziness, sure-footed and highly experienced in high alpine terrain; excellent physical condition, comprehensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, safety and orientation aids, 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/wandernRoadbook
From the Brandenburger Haus first in a southwesterly direction and later south to the Vernaglwand (point: 3,065 m). Down on a partly secured path to the Langtaufernferner. Across this crevasse-rich glacier to the Weißkugeljoch and from here steeply over the rocky ridge directly to the summit. However, the ascent via the magnificent north ridge (sometimes difficult due to icing) is more beautiful. Easiest descent: via the Hintereisjoch and the Hintereisferner directly to the Hochjoch Hospiz in about 4 hours.
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final station or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel comfortably and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car journey into 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. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your journey can be quickly and conveniently determined: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In the mountain climbing 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 mountain railway ticket office)
- In winter, only at the valley station of the chairlift.
Cost: € 5.00 per day/car
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
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
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first-aid kit, a cell phone and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions on hikes without the possibility of stopping for food, is necessary.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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