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· VentHochvernagtspitze
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HochvernagtspitzePhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
Behind the Vernagthütte begins the moraine ascent in northwestern direction, approximately at the height of the Hintergraslspitze on the large Vernagtferner. Over this, continuously moderately ascending to the summit.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) required. Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.htmlPublic transport
Travel comfortably and safely to the Ötztal train station by train. The last stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Vent is located in the west of Austria, in the federal state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn Valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your journey by car, plan the optimal travel route from your home location with the route planner online: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In the mountaineering village Vent, the following parking options are available to you.
- In summer, in front of the village (parking meter, coins or EC card only) and at the valley station of the chairlift (at the Bergbahnen ticket office)
- In winter, only at the valley station of the chairlift.
Cost: € 5.00 per day/car
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass #042 | Inner Ötztal and Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25,000
Kompass #43 | Ötztal Alps, Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50,000
Freytag&Bernd WK 251 | Ötztal, Pitztal, Kaunertal, Wildspitze | 1:25,000
Kompass | Bike & hiking map Ötztal | 1:35,000
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, a hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without the possibility of stopping for food, is necessary.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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