Hochjoch-Hospiz
Hiking Trail
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moderate
8.5 km
2:30 h
597 m
75 m
Across Alpine meadows and a scenic suspension bridge you walk along the trail from Vent to Rofen. Here you continue towards the goods lift of Vernagthütte and further on across the picture-book Rofner Schlucht gorge. The permanently ascending trail is very steep and demanding at the end, before you finally reach Hochjoch Hospiz.

Author
Ötztal Tourismus
Updated: July 31, 2018
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,413 m
Lowest point
1,888 m
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Rest Stop
Hochjoch HospizGasthof Rofenhof
Tips, hints and links
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Vent (1,887 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.859054, 10.913544
DMS
46°51'32.6"N 10°54'48.8"E
UTM
32T 645858 5191279
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Destination
Hochjochhospiz
Turn-by-turn directions
Across Alpine meadows and a scenic suspension bridge you walk along the trail from Vent to Rofen. Here you continue towards the goods lift of Vernagthütte and further on across the picture-book Rofner Schlucht gorge. The permanently ascending trail is very steep and demanding at the end, before you finally reach Hochjoch Hospiz.
Note
all notes on protected areas
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
Getting there
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 facilities are available in Vent:In front of the village and at the valley station from the chair lift (payable)
Coordinates
DD
46.859054, 10.913544
DMS
46°51'32.6"N 10°54'48.8"E
UTM
32T 645858 5191279
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and possibly gloves. It is also important to have enough food, as well as a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.5 km
Duration
2:30h
Ascent
597 m
Descent
75 m
One-way route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
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