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Mountain Hike recommended route

Hochvernagtspitze

Mountain Hike · Vent
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    VERNAGTHÜTTE -> HOCHVERNAGTSPITZE
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    Distance 4.4 km
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    735 m
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    3,535 m
    2,757 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!
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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: March 16, 2024
    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

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    Highest point
    3,535 m
    Lowest point
    2,757 m
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    Safety information

    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.com

    Start

    Vernagthütte
    Coordinates:
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    46.853601, 10.823804
    DMS
    46°51'13.0"N 10°49'25.7"E
    UTM
    32T 639032 5190510
    w3w 
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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

    DD
    46.853601, 10.823804
    DMS
    46°51'13.0"N 10°49'25.7"E
    UTM
    32T 639032 5190510
    w3w 
    ///accumulated.fixating.saying
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25.000

    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.

     

    Similar routes nearby

    • Seufertweg Vernagthütte - Hochjoch Hospiz
    • Hochjoch Hospiz - Saykogel - Martin Busch Hütte
    • Brandenburger Haus - Breslauer Hütte
    • Fluchtkogel (from Brandenburger Haus)
    • Vent - Wilder Mann - Breslauer Hütte - Stableinalm
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    Difficulty
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    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    4.4 km
    Duration
    3:00 h
    Ascent
    735 m
    Highest point
    3,535 m
    Lowest point
    2,757 m
    Scenic Refreshment stops available

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