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Vent - Ramolhaus

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    VENT -> Ramoljoch -> RAMOLHAUS
    moderate
    Distance 7 km
    5:00 h
    1,342 m
    218 m
    3,187 m
    1,899 m
    Vent (1.900 m) - Ramoljoch Col - Ramolhaus Hut (3.005 m)

    Moderately steep trail through the pine forest. Ramolalm refuge is not manned.

    Follow the steep path across Ramolalm to Ramoljoch (3.200 m). From there, descend across cliffs to Ramol Glacier, walk approx. 30 minutes to the refuge.  

     

    Author’s recommendation

    Only for sure-footed hikers with a good head for heights!
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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: September 16, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    3,187 m
    Lowest point
    1,899 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 1.24%Path 98.75%
    Asphalt
    0.1 km
    Path
    6.9 km
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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.com

     

    The hut is open, but not yet accessible from Vent due to the snow conditions.

    Tips and suggestions

    This tour should only be undertaken in good weather and with suitable alpine equipment.

    Start

    Vent
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.858860, 10.913410
    DMS
    46°51'31.9"N 10°54'48.3"E
    UTM
    32T 645849 5191257
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    Destination

    Ramolhaus

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Vent (1.900 m) - Ramoljoch Col (3.186 m) - Ramolhaus Hut (3.005 m)

    Partly steep ascent from Vent via Ramolalm hut - steep descent (steel cables) to Ramolferner glacier - on to Ramolhaus hut.

     

    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: € 6,00 per day/car

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.858860, 10.913410
    DMS
    46°51'31.9"N 10°54'48.3"E
    UTM
    32T 645849 5191257
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Ötztaler Wanderbuch | Helga Marberger | Verlag: Tyrolia

    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

    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.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    7 km
    Duration
    5:00 h
    Ascent
    1,342 m
    Descent
    218 m
    Highest point
    3,187 m
    Lowest point
    1,899 m

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