Hochvernagtspitze
Mountain Hike
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difficult
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
Ötztal Tourismus
Updated: May 28, 2018
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
3,535 m
Lowest point
2,757 m
Start
Vernagthütte (2,757 m)
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.
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
46.853601, 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
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
difficult
Distance
4.4 km
Duration
3:00h
Ascent
735 m
Descent
0 m
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