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Hochjoch Hospiz

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    VENT -> Hochjoch Hospiz -> VENT
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    Distance 8.5 km
    2:30 h
    597 m
    75 m
    2,413 m
    1,888 m
    Across Alpine meadows and a scenic suspension bridge you walk along the trail from Vent to Rofen. Here you continue towards the goods lift of Vernagthütte and further on across the picture-book Rofner Schlucht gorge. The permanently ascending trail is very steep and demanding at the end, before you finally reach Hochjoch Hospiz.

     

    Author’s recommendation

    Beautiful: the suspension bridge in Rofen
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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: November 12, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    2,413 m
    Lowest point
    1,888 m
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    Hochjoch Hospiz
    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 suggestions

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

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Across Alpine meadows and a scenic suspension bridge you walk along the trail from Vent to Rofen. Here you continue towards the goods lift of Vernagthütte and further on across the picture-book Rofner Schlucht gorge. The permanently ascending trail is very steep and demanding at the end, before you finally reach Hochjoch Hospiz.

     

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    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)

    Cost: € 6,00 per day/car

    Coordinates

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    46.859054, 10.913544
    DMS
    46°51'32.6"N 10°54'48.8"E
    UTM
    32T 645858 5191279
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    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

    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.

     

    Similar routes nearby

    • Brandenburgerhaus
    • Similaunhütte
    • Breslauer Hut
    • Vernagthütte
    • Rofenhöfe 2014 m
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.5 km
    Duration
    2:30 h
    Ascent
    597 m
    Descent
    75 m
    Highest point
    2,413 m
    Lowest point
    1,888 m
    Scenic Refreshment stops available Linear route

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