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Hintere Schwärze – The Dark Soul of the Ötztal Alps
At 3,628 metres, the Hintere Schwärze (Cima Nera in Italian) rises in silent dignity above the glacier realms of the Ötztal Alps. As the fourth-highest peak of the range, it holds a powerful presence—its very name evokes a sense of awe. First climbed in 1867 by Ernst Pfeiffer from Vienna, together with mountain guides Benedikt Klotz and Josef Scheiber, it remains a destination for mountaineers drawn to the raw and unspoiled.
The ascent from the Martin-Busch Hut via the Marzellferner glacier to the west ridge is demanding, yet deeply rewarding. Steep snow slopes, crevasses, and wide glacier fields require alpine experience, stamina, and a steady mind. Those who reach the summit are gifted with one of the most majestic panoramas in the Ötztal Alps—views stretching to Similaun, Weißkugel, and Ortler that linger in memory.
Lying in the quiet shadow of its more famous neighbors, Hintere Schwärze reveals its true strength in solitude. It’s not a mountain that easily gives itself away—it opens only to those willing to approach with respect and commitment. For seasoned alpinists, it offers an experience of rare intensity and lasting depth.
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
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
Parking fees apply!
