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Vernagthütte

Hiking Trail · Oetztal

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/ Vernagthütte
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/ Vent
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/ Rofenhöfe
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/ Rofenhöfe
Photo: Judith Schöpf, Ötztal Tourismus

VENT -> VERNAGTHÜTTE

moderate

Distance 9.7 km

3:30 h

855 m

48 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: March 31, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

2,755 m

Lowest point

1,889 m

Best time of year

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Rest Stop

Vernagthütte
*** Gasthaus Geierwallihof
Gasthof 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.com

Tips and hints

More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern

Start

Vent (1,889 m)

Coordinates:

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

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

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

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.

Similar routes nearby

Similaunhütte
Hochjoch Hospiz
Brandenburgerhaus
Breslauer Hut
Rofenhöfe 2014 m
Schöne Aussicht
Vent - Breslauer Hut - Vent

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

9.7 km

Duration

3:30 h

Ascent

855 m

Descent

48 m

Scenic Linear route Family-friendly

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