Toprecommended routeHiking Trail
· VentHörnle
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View from the Hörnle towards Rofen and the WildspitzePhoto: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal
In the direction of Martin Busch Hut, the path turns right at the first rise and leads through larch forests to the Ochsenkopf and from there continues in switchbacks to the Hörndle. Beautiful view of Vent and the Stubai Mountains.
Author’s recommendation
Ötztal Verified partner
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.htmlTips and suggestions
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal railway station. The terminus or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly continue by public transit or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! Current bus schedules are available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car journey to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors via the Inn valley to the valley entrance and continues along the Ötztal. Besides toll motorways, country roads can also be used. Your drive can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/mapsParking
In the mountaineering village of Vent, the following parking options are available.
- In summer, in front of the village (parking meter, coins or EC card only) and at the valley station of the chairlift (at the cash desk of the mountain railways)
- In winter, only at the valley station of the chairlift.
Cost: € 5.00 per day/car
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Ötztal hiking book | Helga Marberger | Publisher: Tyrolia
Local information Vent / available at Information Vent
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-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, 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 food stops, is necessary.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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