Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Stage 16

Sölden /
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 6.9 km
Duration: 2:30 h

After the last challenging sections, today's short stage is really good for you. Especially as it also promises magnificent views of the Grosser Vernagtferner and Hochvernagtspitze. From the Breslauer Hütte, our destination for today, we enjoy even more views, then of the Hochjochferner and Weißkugel.

Tour character

Moderately difficult stage. Sure-footedness and high alpine experience for challenging terrain is required.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 6.9 km
  • Duration: 2:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:358 hm
  • Elevation downhill:274 hm
Highest point2,864 m

Starting point

Vernagthütte

Finishing point

Breslauer Hütte
  • Fitness level 4 / 6

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Equipment

Suitable for surefooted, head-for-heights, and alpine-experienced mountaineers; very good physical condition, alpine experience, and mountain equipment (see under Equipment), sometimes alpine safety equipment, good weather conditions recommended Please note the current weather report

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing 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 for hikes without refreshment options, is necessary.

Source: Ötztal

Description

  • Route: trail
  • Requirements: surefootedness, head for heights
  • Mountain path red difficulties: no special difficulties
  • Equipment: normal hiking equipment
  • Overnight stay, refreshment: Vernagthütte, Breslauer Hütte
  • Cross-entry, exit: Vent – Vernagtegg – Vernagthütte (approx. 3.5 h ascent, approx. 2.5 h descent); Stablein mountain station of the Wildspitze chairlift (Vent) – Breslauer Hütte (approx. 1.5 h ascent, approx. 1.25 h descent)

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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

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

  • Parking

    In Vent, the following parking options are available:

    - at the entrance to Vent | paid | multi-day ticket possible

    - valley station of the chairlift | paid | multi-day ticket possible

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