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Hochvernagtspitze
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HochvernagtspitzePhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
VERNAGTHÜTTE -> HOCHVERNAGTSPITZE
difficult
Distance 4.4 km
Duration3:00 h
Ascent735 m
Descent0 m
Highest point3,535 m
Lowest point2,757 m
Behind Vernagthütte a permanently rising trail leads up along the moraines in north-western direction. At the height of Hintergraslspitze you continue to Vernagtferner glacier which takes you right to the summit on a moderately climbing route.
Author’s recommendation
Reservation of the hut sleeping places necessary!
Author
Roland Grüner
Update: March 16, 2024
Difficulty
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Highest point
3,535 m
Lowest point
2,757 m
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Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: www.oetztal.comStart
Vernagthütte
Coordinates:
DD
46.853601, 10.823804
DMS
46°51'13.0"N 10°49'25.7"E
UTM
32T 639032 5190510
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Destination
Hochvernagtspitze
Turn-by-turn directions
Behind Vernagthütte a permanently rising trail leads up along the moraines in north-western direction. At the height of Hintergraslspitze you continue to Vernagtferner glacier which takes you right to the summit on a moderately climbing route.
Public transport
Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Vent is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in the mountaineering village Vent- In summertime in front of the village (parking machine, only coins or EC card) and at the chairlift (at the ticket office of the mountain railways)
- In wintertime only at the chairlift
Cost: € 5,00 per day/car
Coordinates
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46.853601, 10.823804
DMS
46°51'13.0"N 10°49'25.7"E
UTM
32T 639032 5190510
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Author’s map recommendations
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Kompass #43 | Ötztaler Alpen, Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000
Freytag&Bernd WK 251 | Ötztal, Pitztal, Kaunertal, Wildspitze | 1:25:000
Kompass | Bike- & Wanderkarte Ötztal | 1:35.000
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
4.4 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
735 m
Highest point
3,535 m
Lowest point
2,757 m
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