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Glacier tour to Rofenkarferner
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RofenkarfernerPhoto: Jochen Müller, CC BY-ND, Ötztal
Explanation
VENT -> BRESLAUER HÜTTE -> ROFENKARFERNER
Even though the tour to Rofenkarferner is mostly just for exercise purposes, it offers a fascinating opportunity to admire the majestic beauty of the high alpine landscape while exploring the imposing nature of this mountain area. Although the route is well marked, it is still challenging. You should therefore have a certain level of basic fitness and alpine experience.
Author’s recommendation
On the way we recommend a tour to the panoramic mountain 'Wildes Mannle (3.019 m, secured by rope)'. The summit can be reached on the way back from the Rofenkarferner via the Rofenkarsteig (easy climbing sections); Walking time approx. 1 ½ hours.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
For high alpine experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted. Excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing gear, safety- and orientation guide, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report: www.oetztal.comTips and suggestions
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernTurn-by-turn directions
Once at Breslauer Hütte you continue to the right until you get to the turnoff to Rofenkarferner glacier after about 10 minutes. Keeping to the left, it is another walking hour on a little steeper footpath leading up to the broad, rugged glacier tongue. Walking time: approx. 1 ¼ hours
For those who would like to explore Rofenkarferner even further or gain first glacier ascent experience, there is the option of continuing along the beaten footpath over the glacier (only with suitable glacier equipment, mountain guide recommended!).
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.atDirections
The car drive to the Ötztal valley.Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps.
The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the Ötztal valley and further on through the valley.
Among the toll motorways you can also use the countryroads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps
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Equipment
It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and possibly gloves. For glacier tours, glacier equipment is required (crampons, ice ax, etc.). It is also important to have enough food, as well as a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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