Weisskugel
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
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.
Reservation of hut sleeping places required!
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Additional information
Recommended maps
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Freytag&Bernd WK 251 | Ötztal, Pitztal, Kaunertal, Wildspitze | 1:25,000
Directions
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.
Arrival
Public transit
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
Starting point
Getting there
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
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities