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Schöne Aussicht - Kurzras im Schnalstal - Vernagt am See - Similaun Hütte
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SCHÖNE AUSSICHT -> Kurzras im Schnalstal -> Vernagt am See -> SIMILAUNHÜTTE
moderate
Distance 19 km
Duration6:30 h
Ascent1,360 m
Descent1,186 m
Highest point3,019 m
Lowest point1,659 m
From Schönen Aussicht descent to Kurzras im Schnalstal (1 ½ hour), there with the bus to Vernagt am See and from Vernagt am See to the Similaun Hütte (1300 m ascent/4 - 5 hours).Bus connections Schnalstal you can find here: www.sii.bz.it – from Kurzras to Unser Frau
Author’s recommendation
Reservation of the hut sleeping places necessary!
Author
Roland Grüner
Update: March 16, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
3,019 m
Lowest point
1,659 m
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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.comTips and suggestions
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Schöne Aussicht
Coordinates:
DD
46.783491, 10.792020
DMS
46°47'00.6"N 10°47'31.3"E
UTM
32T 636787 5182663
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Destination
Similaunhütte
Turn-by-turn directions
From Schönen Aussicht descent to Kurzras im Schnalstal (1 ½ hour), there with the bus to Vernagt am See and from Vernagt am See to the Similaun Hütte (1300 m ascent/4 - 5 hours).Bus connections Schnalstal you can find here: www.sii.bz.it – from Kurzras to Unser Frau
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
DD
46.783491, 10.792020
DMS
46°47'00.6"N 10°47'31.3"E
UTM
32T 636787 5182663
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Book recommendation by the author
Ötztaler Wanderbuch | Helga Marberger | Verlag: Tyrolia
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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.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
19 km
Duration
6:30 h
Ascent
1,360 m
Descent
1,186 m
Highest point
3,019 m
Lowest point
1,659 m
Round trip
Refreshment stops available
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