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Hochjoch Hospiz - Middle Guslarspitze - Vernagthut

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HOCHJOCH HOSPIZ -> MITTLERE GUSLARSPITZE -> VERNAGTHÜTTE
moderate
Distance 5.5 km
4:30 h
804 m
448 m
3,127 m
2,412 m
Hochjoch Hospiz towards Mittlere Guslarspitze (3,151 m – walking time: approx. 3 hours) – descent towards Vernagthütte (2,755 m – walking time: approx. 1 ½ hours) or directly via the high-altitude trail from Hochjoch Hospiz towards Vernagthütte (2 hours) – overnight stay

 

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Author
Roland Grüner 
Update: March 16, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
3,127 m
Lowest point
2,412 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Path 98.37%Unknown 1.62%
Path
5.4 km
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Tips and suggestions

More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

Start

Hochjoch Hospiz
Coordinates:
DD
46.825111, 10.833680
DMS
46°49'30.4"N 10°50'01.2"E
UTM
32T 639859 5187362
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Destination

Vernagthut

Turn-by-turn directions

Hochjoch Hospiz towards Mittlere Guslarspitze (3,151 m – walking time: approx. 3 hours) – descent towards Vernagthütte (2,755 m – walking time: approx. 1 ½ hours) or directly via the high-altitude trail from Hochjoch Hospiz towards Vernagthütte (2 hours) – overnight stay

 

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
46.825111, 10.833680
DMS
46°49'30.4"N 10°50'01.2"E
UTM
32T 639859 5187362
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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 breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and possibly gloves. It is also important to have enough food, as well as a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.

 

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
5.5 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
804 m
Descent
448 m
Highest point
3,127 m
Lowest point
2,412 m
Round trip Refreshment stops available

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