Place:Vent
:Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
We continue in Ötzi's footsteps. The glacier man was discovered on the Tisenjoch in 1991. Of course we visit the discovery site before continuing towards Hochjoch-Hospiz, our destination for today. The cozy Alpine Club hut of the Berlin section is located at the far end of the Rofental valley in the Ötztal Alps.
Difficult, challenging stage on black mountain paths. Sure-footedness and high alpine experience for demanding, partly pathless terrain is required. There are passages over a steep block ridge (with fixed ropes) to overcome. Partly steep climbs on the descent. A very good level of fitness is required.
For those free from vertigo, sure-footed, and experienced in high alpine terrain; excellent physical condition, comprehensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, securing and orientation tools, and good weather conditions are recommended. Please check the current weather report.
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing 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 for hikes without the possibility to stop for food, is necessary.
Ice axe, crampons, rope | mountain guide recommended.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. You can then conveniently and quickly continue with public transport or local taxi services through the entire valley to your desired destination.
The current bus schedule is available at: fahrplan.vvt.at
The car trip into ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors over the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your drive can be quickly and comfortably planned with the route planner: To the route planner: www.google.at/maps
The following parking options are available in Vent:
- at the entrance to Vent | paid | multi-day tickets possible
- valley station of the chairlift | paid | multi-day tickets possible
