Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Stage 17

Sölden /
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 16.4 km
Duration: 6:00 h

A long day in the mountains lies ahead of us. We carefully check the route and the weather. If everything fits, we can start the day. We take the panoramic Venter Höhenweg trail to the Tiefenbach Glacier. A stop at the Tiefenbacher restaurant gives us the energy we need to continue up and down to the Braunschweiger Hütte, where we spend the night.

Tour character

Difficult, challenging stage on black mountain paths. Sure-footedness and high alpine experience for demanding, partly pathless terrain is required. Glacier experience and a very good level of fitness are required.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 16.4 km
  • Duration: 6:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,080 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,164 hm
Highest point3,044 m

Starting point

Breslauer Hut

Finishing point

Braunschweiger Hut
  • Fitness level 6 / 6

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Equipment

For hikers free from fear of heights, sure-footed, and highly experienced in alpine terrain; excellent physical condition, comprehensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, safety and orientation devices, and good weather conditions recommended. Please note the current weather report

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. It is necessary to carry a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without refreshment options.

Ice axe, crampons, rope | mountain guide recommended. 

Source: Ötztal

Description

  • Trail: path, track
  • Requirements: sure-footedness, freedom from fear of heights, fitness, endurance, high alpine experience
  • Mountain trail black, partially alpine route
  • Difficulties: glacier passage over the Rettenbachferner (crevasses, path not marked); mountain guide recommended!
  • Equipment: normal hiking equipment, crampons, ice axe depending on conditions; rope in any case; roping on the glacier
  • Overnight stays, refreshment: Breslauer Hut, Braunschweiger Hut, Tiefenbach Restaurant (no overnight stay)

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal railway station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. From there, you can conveniently and quickly travel by public transport or local taxis through the entire valley to your desired destination.

    The current bus timetable can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    The following parking options are available in Vent:

    - at the village entrance of Vent | paid | multi-day ticket possible

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

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