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Vernagthütte
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VENT -> VERNAGTHÜTTE
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moderate
Distance 9.7 km
Duration3:30 h
Ascent855 m
Descent48 m
Highest point2,755 m
Lowest point1,889 m
Across Alpine meadows and a scenic suspension bridge you walk along the trail from Vent to Rofen. Continue towards the goods lift of Vernagthütte where you hike on the permanently ascending trail via Platteiberg and Vernagtbachtal to the mountain hut.
Author’s recommendation
Reservation of the hut sleeping places necessary!
Author
Ötztal Tourismus
Update: September 21, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
2,755 m
Lowest point
1,889 m
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VernagthütteGasthof Rofenhof
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.comTips and hints
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Vent (1,889 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.859032, 10.913554
DMS
46°51'32.5"N 10°54'48.8"E
UTM
32T 645859 5191276
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Destination
Vernagthut
Turn-by-turn directions
Across Alpine meadows and a scenic suspension bridge you walk along the trail from Vent to Rofen. Continue towards the goods lift of Vernagthütte where you hike on the permanently ascending trail via Platteiberg and Vernagtbachtal to the mountain hut.
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
By road
The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: 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
46.859032, 10.913554
DMS
46°51'32.5"N 10°54'48.8"E
UTM
32T 645859 5191276
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///observations.thoughtful.peacemaker
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Ötztaler Wanderbuch | Helga Marberger | Verlag: Tyrolia
Information brochure Vent / available Information Vent
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.
Status
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
9.7 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
855 m
Descent
48 m
Highest point
2,755 m
Lowest point
1,889 m
Scenic
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