Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Stage 16

Sölden /

difficult

6.9 km

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

Elevation profile

Ötztal Trek Stage 16.gpx

Highest point2,864 m

Starting point

Vernagthütte

Finishing point

Breslauer Hütte

Fitness level 4 / 6

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Equipment

For experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted, Very good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary, such as alpine security material, 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.

Source: Ötztal

Description

Route: Climbing
Requirements: Step safety, dizziness;
Mountain route red Difficulty: no special difficulties Equipment: normal hiking equipment Walking time: approx. 2 h Difference in altitude: approx. 300 Hm Rise, approx. 250 Hm Descent: 2,860 m Distance: approx. 7 km Accommodation, stop: Vernagthütte, Breslauer Hütte , Exit: from Vent via the Vernagtegg to Vernagthütte (approx. 3,5 h ascent, approx. 2,5 h descent); From the Stablein station of the Wildschitze chair lift (valley Vent) to the Breslauer Hütte (about 1.5 h ascent, about 1.25 h descent)

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

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