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Three huts hike - Breslauer Hütte, Vernagthütte, Hochjoch Hospiz

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    Photo: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
BRESLAUER HÜTTE -> VERNAGTHÜTTE -> HOCHJOCH HOSPIZ
moderate
Distance 16.1 km
4:30 h
1,311 m
782 m
2,864 m
1,883 m
Via Seufertweg trail without much change in elevation into Vernagtbachtal. Then uphill towards lovely Vernagthütte. An easy hiking path takes you right to Hochjoch Hospiz.
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Author
Roland Grüner 
Update: March 16, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
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Highest point
2,864 m
Lowest point
1,883 m
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Start

Breslauer Hut
Coordinates:
DD
46.859977, 10.914722
DMS
46°51'35.9"N 10°54'53.0"E
UTM
32T 645946 5191383
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Destination

Hochjoch Hospiz

Turn-by-turn directions

Breslauer Hütte - Vernagthütte (2755 m) - Hochjoch Hospiz (2413 m) - Overnight stay, Walking time: approx. 4 ½ hours (Extension of the tour: Vernagthütte – over the Mittlere Guslarspitze 3126 m 1 ½ hours to the Hochjoch Hospiz 2 hours)

Public transport

Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

 

Directions

Vent is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps

 

Parking

The following parking options are available in the mountaineering village Vent 

- In summertime in front of the village (parking machine, only coins or EC card) and at the chairlift (at the ticket office of the mountain railways) 

- In wintertime only at the chairlift

 Cost: € 5,00 per day/car

Coordinates

DD
46.859977, 10.914722
DMS
46°51'35.9"N 10°54'53.0"E
UTM
32T 645946 5191383
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Book recommendation by the author

Ötztaler Wanderbuch | Helga Marberger | Verlag: Tyrolia (german language)

Author’s map recommendations

Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25.000

Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25.000

Kompass #43 | Ötztaler Alpen, Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000

Freytag&Bernd WK 251  | Ötztal, Pitztal, Kaunertal, Wildspitze  | 1:25:000

Kompass | Bike- & Wanderkarte Ötztal | 1:35.000

Equipment

It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as outdoor clothing, weather-resistant outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and gloves. It is also important to have sufficient food and a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map. 

Similar routes nearby

  • Vent - Breslauer Hütte - Vernagthütte
  • From Vent to Fluchtkogel at 3,500 m
  • Vent - Ramolhaus
  • Vent - Hochjoch Hospiz - Brandenburger Haus
  • From Vent to Similaun at 3,606 m
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
16.1 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
1,311 m
Descent
782 m
Highest point
2,864 m
Lowest point
1,883 m
Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available

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