Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Stage 13

Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 8.5 km
Duration: 3:30 h

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.

Tour character

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.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 8.5 km
  • Duration: 3:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:390 hm
  • Elevation downhill:997 hm
Highest point3,279 m

Starting point

Similaun hut

Finishing point

Hochjoch-Hospiz
  • Fitness level 5 / 6

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Equipment

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. 

Description

  • Route: path, trail
  • Requirements: sure-footedness, freedom from vertigo, stamina, high alpine experience
  • Mountain trail black, partly alpine route
  • Difficulties: passage over the Hochjochferner (crevasses); mountain guide recommended
  • Equipment: normal hiking equipment, crampons, ice axe depending on conditions; rope in any case; roping up on the glacier
  • Overnight stay, meals: Similaun hut, Hochjoch-Hospiz

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. 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: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    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

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