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Braunschweiger Hut

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    Braunschweiger Hütte
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    RETTENBACHGLETSCHER -> BRAUNSCHWEIGER HÜTTE -> RETTENBACHGLETSCHER 
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    Distance 3.6 km
    2:00 h
    362 m
    287 m
    2,758 m
    2,780 m
    From the chapel at Rettenbach Glacier you follow the walking trail to Pitztaler Jöchl car park where the gravel trail to Pitztaler Jöchl starts (in early summer there might be a snow field). In late summer you continue on the cart trail, crossing the marked glacier field towards Rettenbachjoch saddle. The panoramic trail across ridges takes walkers directly to the hut. 
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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: November 13, 2024
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    Highest point
    Braunschweiger Hütte, 2,758 m
    Lowest point
    Rettenbachgletscher, 2,780 m
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    Safety information

    For experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted, Very good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary, such as alpine security material, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report:

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

    Start

    Rettenbachglacier
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.944593, 10.933349
    DMS
    46°56'40.5"N 10°56'00.1"E
    UTM
    32T 647134 5200821
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    Destination

    Braunschweiger Hut

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From the chapel at Rettenbach Glacier you follow the walking trail to Pitztaler Jöchl car park where the gravel trail to Pitztaler Jöchl starts (in early summer there might be a snow field). In late summer you continue on the cart trail, crossing the marked glacier field towards Rettenbachjoch saddle. The panoramic trail across ridges takes walkers directly to the hut.

    Public transport

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: 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 facilities are available in Sölden:
    • Parking lot
    • parking lot Stiegele
    • stair parking
    • Giggijochbahn + underground garage
    • Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage

    All parking is free during the day.

     

    Parking for several days (eg hike tour):

    • Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.944593, 10.933349
    DMS
    46°56'40.5"N 10°56'00.1"E
    UTM
    32T 647134 5200821
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Freytag & Berndt Karte WK 251, 1:50 000

    Alpenvereinskarte 30/6, 1:25 000

    Alpenvereinskarte 30/5, 1:25 000

    Österreichische Karte 173, 1:50 000

    Kompasskarte 43, 1:50 000

    Equipment

    It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and possibly gloves. It is also important to have enough food, as well as a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.

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    • Lake Gaislachsee
    • Lift-Assisted Hike: Rotkogelhütte - Rettenbachalm - Sölden
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    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    3.6 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    362 m
    Descent
    287 m
    Highest point
    2,758 m
    Lowest point
    2,780 m
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