Mountain hikes Obergurgl - Ramoljoch - Vent

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 15.0 km
Duration: 9:00 h

OBERGURGL -> Ramoljoch -> VENT

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 15.0 km
  • Duration: 9:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,348 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,355 hm
Highest point3,188 m

Starting point

Obergurgl

Finishing point

Vent
  • Fitness level 6 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

For sure-footed, confident, and highly alpine experienced mountaineers; excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, securing and navigation tools, good weather conditions recommended Please check the current weather report at: www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

Suitable equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is required 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 dining options, is necessary.

Source: Ötztal

Description

From Obergurgl over the Achbrücke initially slightly steep to the "Beilstein", then over the Hochmähder to the Küppele-Shepherd's hut, continuing steeply up to the Ramolhaus and over the Ramolferner and very rocky terrain in about 30 minutes to the Ramoljoch access point. There it is secured with ropes, partly over ladders, to the Ramoljoch.

The descent leads over very rocky, steep terrain, then over an easier path to the Ramolalm (not managed!). From there descent to Vent. Only in good weather and with suitable alpine equipment.

Surefootedness and sure-handedness required!

Walking times:Obergurgl - Ramolhaus: 3 - 4 hRamolhaus - Ramoljoch: approx. 1 hRamoljoch - Vent: 3.5 - 4 h


Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. From there you can conveniently and quickly travel by public transport 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 mountaineering village Vent, the following parking options are available to you.

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

    Cost: €6.00 per day/car

    In Gurgl, the following parking options are available:

    • Parking garage in the center of Obergurgl (down right in front of the church), paid | €2.00 per hour
    • Parking garage at the village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station, paid | €6.00 per day
    • Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
    • Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
    • Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)

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