Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Stage 15

Kaunertal /

difficult

6.5 km

2:30 h

On today's route, we take the 3,494-metre-high Flutchtkogel with us. A stunning three-thousand-metre peak, as we start at an altitude of over 3,200 meters. The Fluchtkogel is a magnificent panoramic mountain and definitely the highlight of this tour. The stage finish is the Vernagthütte, whose landlady is well known for her culinary skills.

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 boulders and steep climbs to overcome. Glacier experience and a very good level of fitness are required.

Tour information

Requirement: difficult
Length: 6.5 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Elevation uphill:332 hm
Elevation downhill:845 hm

Elevation profile

Ötztal Trek Stage 15.gpx

Highest point3,482 m

Starting point

Brandenburger Haus

Finishing point

Vernagthütte

Fitness level 6 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

For high alpine experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted. Excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing gear, safety- and orientation guide, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

Ice axe, crampons, rope | Mountain guide recommended.

Source: Nauders - Tiroler Oberland - Kaunertal

Description

Route: Climbing, path
Requirements: tread safety, dizziness, high alpine experience;
Mountain path black, intermittent alpine route
Difficulties: Passage over boiler wall, Guslarferner and over glacier slope from the yoke to the escape creek (in each case columns); Mountain guide recommended
Equipment: usually crampons, pimples; In any case rope; Climbing on the glacier
Huts: Brandenburger Haus, Vernagt Hut

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Vernagthütte
Opening hours:Open today
Place: Vent
: Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
see restaurant details: Vernagthütte

Getting here

Arrival by public transport
Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Parking
The following parking facilities are available in Vent:
- Vent village entrance | chargeable | Multi-day ticket available
- Chairlift valley station | chargeable | Multi-day ticket available

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