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Hochvernagtspitze

Mountain Hike · Oetztal

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/ Vernagthütte
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/ Bergsteigerdorf Vent - Sommer
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/ Vent Sommer

VERNAGTHÜTTE -> HOCHVERNAGTSPITZE

difficult

Distance 4.4 km

3:00 h

735 m

0 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

Ötztal Tourismus

Update: March 29, 2021

Difficulty

difficult

Technique

Stamina

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 (2,757 m)

Coordinates:

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

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 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

46.853601, 10.823804

DMS

46°51'13.0"N 10°49'25.7"E

UTM

32T 639032 5190510

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

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

Hochjoch Hospiz - Saykogel - Martin Busch Hütte
Mutspitze
Brandenburger Haus - Breslauer Hütte
Fluchtkogel (from Brandenburger Haus)
Vent - Breslauer Hütte - Rofenkar - Wilder Mann
Wilder Mann
Fluchtkogel 3.500 m (Brandenburger Haus)

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Difficulty

difficult

Distance

4.4 km

Duration

3:00 h

Ascent

735 m

Scenic Refreshment stops available

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