Mountain hikes Hochjoch Hospiz - Schöne Aussicht

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 7.0 km
Duration: 3:00 h

HOCHJOCH HOSPIZ -> SCHÖNE AUSSICHT

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 7.0 km
  • Duration: 3:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:749 hm
  • Elevation downhill:318 hm
Highest point2,842 m

Starting point

Hochjoch Hospiz

Finishing point

Schöne Aussicht
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

Moderately difficult mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a cap, possibly gloves, is necessary for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions on hikes without the option to stop for food, is necessary.
Source: Ötztal

Description

From Hochjoch Hospiz down a steep path to the bridge crossing the Hintereisbach. From there, up some switchbacks and moderately ascending above the Hochjochferner to the Schöne Aussicht shelter.


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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The terminus or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly by public bus or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    In the mountaineer village Vent, the following parking options are available to you.

    - In summer, in front of the village (parking machine, coins or EC card only) and at the valley station of the chairlift (at the ticket office of the cable cars)

    - In winter, only at the valley station of the chairlift.

    Cost: € 5.00 per day/car

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