Mountain hikes Vernagt Hut - Hochjoch Hospice - Schöne Aussicht

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 12.3 km
Duration: 4:00 h

VERNAGT HUT -> Hochjoch Hospice -> SCHÖNE AUSSICHT

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 12.3 km
  • Duration: 4:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:846 hm
  • Elevation downhill:755 hm
Highest point2,891 m

Starting point

Hochjoch Hospice

Finishing point

Schöne Aussicht
  • Fitness level 4 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see equipment section) necessary. Please check the current weather forecast at: www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Bringing a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without any refreshment opportunities, is necessary.

Source: Ötztal

Description

From the Vernagt Hut over a beautiful high-altitude path to the Hochjoch Hospice. From there, down a steep trail to the bridge that crosses the Hintereisbach. From there, up several switchbacks and moderately ascending above the Hochjoch Glacier to the Schöne Aussicht shelter.


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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

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

  • Parking

    In the mountaineering village Vent, the following parking options are available.

    - In summer, in front of the village (parking meter, coins or EC card only) and at the valley station of the chairlift (at the cable car ticket office)

    - In winter, only at the valley station of the chairlift.

    Cost: € 5.00 per day/car

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