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Höhenweg Sonnberg

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    VENT -> Stableinalm -> Höhenweg Sonnberg -> VENT
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    Distance 9 km
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    520 m
    992 m
    2,618 m
    1,883 m
    From Stableinalm you walk towards Breslauer Hütte. At Rofenkar bridge, located below the hut, you keep to the right following the "Sonnbergweg" signposts. Gentle, grass-covered meadows take you to more rocky terrain secured by steel ropes. Later you reach the turn-off to the high altitude trail of Tiefenbach Glacier. Continue on a wonderful hiking path to Vent.

     

    Author’s recommendation

    Use the Vent mountain railways https://www.vent.at/summer/hiking-mountaineering/summer-mountain-lift.html
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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: November 13, 2024
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    panorama restaurant Stablein

    Safety information

    Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: www.oetztal.com

    Tips and suggestions

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

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From Stableinalm you walk towards Breslauer Hütte. At Rofenkar bridge, located below the hut, you keep to the right following the "Sonnbergweg" signposts. Gentle, grass-covered meadows take you to more rocky terrain secured by steel ropes. Later you reach the turn-off to the high altitude trail of Tiefenbach Glacier. Continue on a wonderful hiking path to Vent.

     

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    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

    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 valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: 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

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    46.863835, 10.903847
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    46°51'49.8"N 10°54'13.8"E
    UTM
    32T 645106 5191792
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Ötztaler Wanderbuch | Helga Marberger | Verlag: Tyrolia

    Information brochure Vent / available Information Vent

    Author’s map recommendations

    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

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

     

    Similar routes nearby

    • Vent-Breslauer hut - Vernagthut - Hochjoch Hospiz - Vent
    • Mountaineering Village Vent - Panoramarestaurant Stableinalm
    • Brandenburgerhaus
    • Hochjoch Hospiz
    • Breslauer Hut
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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9 km
    Duration
    5:00 h
    Ascent
    520 m
    Descent
    992 m
    Highest point
    2,618 m
    Lowest point
    1,883 m
    Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available

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