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· VentKesselwandspitze
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Brandenburger HausPhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
From the Brandenburger Haus over the Kesselwand glacier to the upper Guslarjoch, slight descent to the lower Guslarjoch, and a moderately steep ascent over scree to the summit.
Author’s recommendation
Reservation of hut sleeping places necessary!
The Kesselwandspitze is only recommended for sure-footed and experienced mountaineers!
Glacier tour - glacier equipment required
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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For those free of vertigo, sure-footed, and highly alpine experienced mountaineers; excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, safety and navigation aids, good weather conditions recommended. 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/wandernPublic transport
Travel comfortably and safely to the Ötztal train station by train. The terminus and exit point is the ÖTZTAL train station. Afterwards, conveniently and quickly continue by public transport or local taxi companies through the whole valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
The car journey to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your journey 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 cable car cashier)
- 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 Valley, Venter Valley | 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, 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 to restock, is necessary.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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